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Microsoft's voice typing troubleshooting says to make sure the microphone you want to use is selected in Settings.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Make sure the microphone you want to use is selected in Settings.”
Voice typing isn't working in Windows, Microsoft, Microsoft Support, n.d., Voice typing isn't working: first checks.
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- The steps are for Windows 11. Menu names can change between Windows releases.