Fact · Dictation on Mac
In Word for Mac, Microsoft's Dictate starts from Home > Dictate or with the shortcut Option + F1.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Tip You can also start dictation with the keyboard shortcut: ⌥ (Option) + F1.”
Dictate your documents in Word, Microsoft, 2026, How to use dictation (Mac tab).
Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft's Dictate is separate from Apple Dictation and uses Microsoft's online speech service.
- What it does not show
- Shortcut as documented in October 2026.
Source
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