Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says the keyboard shortcut action in a Voice Access shortcut is useful for screen reader users and for people who mainly use keyboard shortcuts, such as gamers.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“It is useful if you use a screen reader or if you primarily use keyboard shortcuts to work with applications, like gaming.”
Use voice to create voice access shortcuts, Microsoft Support, 2026, Types of voice shortcuts, keyboard shortcut action.
Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft describes the keyboard shortcut action as one of several action types in the Create new shortcut page. It sends keystrokes, so it can run commands that have no button to click.
- What it does not show
- Microsoft names gaming as an example, not as a supported game list. Check the game's own controls before you rely on a shortcut.