Fact · Dictation in your apps
In Word Mobile, Microsoft says you start dictation by tapping the microphone icon, then wait for the Dictate button to turn on before speaking.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Tap the microphone icon to start using dictation.”
Dictate your documents in Word Mobile, Microsoft, 2026, Steps for iOS, first step.
Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft gives the same three steps for iOS and Android: tap the microphone icon, wait for the Dictate button to turn on and start listening, then start speaking.
- What it does not show
- The steps describe the layout at the time of checking. The button position can change after an app update.