Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says Voice access in Windows 11 lets you control your PC and write text using only your voice, without an internet connection.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“enables everyone to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection”
Voice access frequently asked questions (FAQs), Microsoft, Microsoft Support, 2026, Frequently asked questions, opening answer.
Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft's FAQ for Voice access. The same FAQ says you must be connected to the internet to download your preferred language for the first time and to continue setting up your PC.
- What it does not show
- The no-internet statement applies after setup. First-time language download and setup need a connection, and the FAQ describes Voice access as available in English, German, Spanish and French.
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