Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft lists Windows Speech Recognition as deprecated and no longer developed, and replaced by voice access.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Windows speech recognition is deprecated and is no longer being developed. This feature is being replaced with voice access”
Deprecated features in the Windows client, Microsoft, Microsoft Learn, 2026, Deprecated features list, Windows speech recognition row.
Open the original- What it measures
- The same row says voice access is available on Windows 11, version 22H2 or later.
- What it does not show
- Deprecated features can remain installed for some time before removal.