Official documentation
How do I use Voice to Text with Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard?
Microsoft, Microsoft Support, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 19, 2026
- What it is
- Microsoft's help article on voice typing in Microsoft SwiftKey. It describes the default multimodal voice typing, the older Google Voice Typing mode, and the data sharing that can be turned off in the app.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Microsoft support, read on 2026-10-19. The article gives no publication date and describes features that app updates can change. Its statements on speech handling and offline use are brief, so the rows keep to what the article says.
Facts taken from this source
- Microsoft's SwiftKey help page says offline recognition for its Google Voice Typing mode is set up in the Google app.
“For Google Voice Typing, language settings and offline recognition can be managed in the Google app under Settings → Voice.” (Google Voice Typing (IME), Additional Notes)
- Microsoft says SwiftKey may send anonymized voice clips to Microsoft, so speech is not handled only on the device.
“SwiftKey may send anonymized voice clips to Microsoft to improve recognition.” (Additional Notes, Data Sharing)
- Microsoft says SwiftKey may send anonymized voice clips to Microsoft to improve recognition, and that users can opt out in SwiftKey settings.
“SwiftKey may send anonymized voice clips to Microsoft to improve recognition. Users can opt out in SwiftKey settings under Voice Typing.” (Additional Notes, Data Sharing)