Official documentation
Change App & Feature Restrictions settings in Screen Time on Mac
Apple Inc., Apple Support, macOS User Guide, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Apple's Mac User Guide page on App & Feature Restrictions in Screen Time. It lists Dictation among the apps and features that can be turned off for an account.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Apple documentation. The restriction applies only where Screen Time is set up by a parent or administrator, and the menu labels depend on the macOS version.
Facts taken from this source
- On a Mac, Screen Time can restrict Dictation, because Dictation is one of the apps and features an administrator can turn off.
“Choose apps and features that can be used: Camera Book Store Siri Dictation SharePlay Turn the options off to prevent these apps from being used.” (App & Feature Restrictions)
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