Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says Windows voice typing uses online speech recognition, which is powered by Azure Speech services.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Voice typing uses online speech recognition, which is powered by Azure Speech services.”
Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC, Microsoft, 2026, Introduction.
Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft's support page on voice typing for Windows 11 and Windows 10, read on 2026-10-16. The page explains how the feature works and what it needs to run.
- What it does not show
- The page does not name an offline mode, and it does not say whether any part of voice typing can run on the device. Microsoft can change the service, so check the page before you rely on it.