Official documentation
Use voice to create voice access shortcuts
Microsoft Support, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Microsoft's help page for Voice Access custom commands, called voice shortcuts. It lists the action types a shortcut can use, the limit of eight actions per shortcut, the English locales that support shortcuts, and the steps to create one by voice.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Microsoft documentation for the Windows 11 feature. The page is undated, so the details reflect the version read on 16 October 2026. Shortcuts are English-only, and the page says so.
Facts taken from this source
- The Voice Access shortcuts guide tells you to activate the feature by saying Unmute or Voice access wake up.
“Activate voice access by saying "Unmute," or "Voice access wake up."” (Create your voice shortcuts, step 1)
- Microsoft says the keyboard shortcut action in a Voice Access shortcut is useful for screen reader users and for people who mainly use keyboard shortcuts, such as gamers.
“It is useful if you use a screen reader or if you primarily use keyboard shortcuts to work with applications, like gaming.” (Types of voice shortcuts, keyboard shortcut action)
- A Voice Access shortcut can contain one action or a combination of actions, up to a maximum of eight actions per shortcut.
“Your shortcut can consist of one action or a combination of actions, with a maximum of eight actions per shortcut.” (Introduction to voice shortcuts)
- Microsoft says a new Voice Access shortcut is saved in the General group unless you choose or create another group.
“Your shortcut will be saved in General group by default.” (Create your voice shortcuts, group step)
- Voice shortcuts are available in six English locales: US, UK, India, New Zealand, Canada and Australia.
“Voice shortcuts are currently available in English–US, English–UK, English–India, English–New Zealand, English–Canada, and English–Australia.” (Create your voice shortcuts)