Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says a new Voice Access shortcut is saved in the General group unless you choose or create another group.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Your shortcut will be saved in General group by default.”
Use voice to create voice access shortcuts, Microsoft Support, 2026, Create your voice shortcuts, group step.
Open the original- What it measures
- The sentence comes right after the steps for naming the shortcut and choosing its actions. The group setting is the last choice before saving.
- What it does not show
- The page describes groups only as a way to organize shortcuts. It does not say whether a group changes how a shortcut runs.