Fact · Dictation
Microsoft says voice typing is not available when the current language is not supported, and tells you to install a supported language.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Voice typing isn't available in the current language.”
Voice typing isn't working in Windows, Microsoft, Microsoft Support, n.d., Error messages.
Open the original- What it measures
- The page links to the list of available languages and to the steps to install one.
- What it does not show
- Check the supported list rather than assuming a language works.
Source
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