Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says dictation on Windows 10 requires the PC to be connected to the internet.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“To use dictation, your PC needs to be connected to the internet.”
Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC, Microsoft, 2026, Note, Windows 10 section.
Open the original- What it measures
- The note appears in the Windows 10 dictation section, under the instructions for starting dictation.
- What it does not show
- Microsoft does not say on this page how long a dictated phrase may be or what happens when the connection drops mid-sentence.
Source
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