Fact · Dictation software
Microsoft says Voice access is available in Windows 11, version 22H2 and later.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Voice access is available in Windows 11, version 22H2 and later.”
Set up voice access to control your PC and author text with your voice, Microsoft Support, 2026, Introduction, availability sentence.
Open the original- What it measures
- Voice access is built into Windows 11 and is launched from Settings or Windows search.
- What it does not show
- Earlier Windows versions are not covered by this sentence. Check the version on your PC.
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