Official documentation
Use your voice to chat with Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Support, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Microsoft's help article on starting a voice chat with Copilot, including the Windows desktop keyboard shortcuts Win+C and the Copilot key, and how to mute or end a conversation.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Microsoft documentation from 2026. Shortcuts and menu names depend on the app version, and the article does not say which Windows builds carry each option.
Facts taken from this source
- Microsoft says you mute or end a Copilot voice conversation by selecting Mute/pause or End voice chat.
“To mute or end the conversation, select Mute/pause or End voice chat as needed.” (Start a voice chat with Copilot)
- Microsoft says you can speak with Copilot during a voice chat, interrupt it, redirect it, or ask follow-up questions at any time.
“Speak with Copilot, interrupt, redirect, or ask follow-up questions at any time.” (Start a voice chat with Copilot)
- Microsoft says voice conversations with Copilot may be time limited and will disconnect automatically after a set period.
“Voice conversations may be time limited and will disconnect automatically after a set period.” (Note after the steps to end a conversation)
- Microsoft says that if the Microsoft Copilot app is installed on Windows desktop, pressing Win+C or the Copilot key starts a voice chat in quick view.
“If you have the Microsoft Copilot app installed on your Windows desktop, you can also start a voice chat on quick view by pressing Win+C or the Copilot key keyboard shortcuts.” (Start a voice chat with Copilot)