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Set up voice access to control your PC and author text with your voice
Microsoft Support, 2026
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- What it is
- Microsoft's support article on setting up Voice access in Windows 11, including the version it requires and the internet connection needed for the first setup.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Microsoft documentation, the authority for Windows 11 Voice access requirements. It describes Windows 11 version 22H2 and later, so older Windows versions are outside it.
Facts taken from this source
- Microsoft says the initial setup of Voice access in Windows needs an internet connection.
“To complete the initial set up voice access in Windows, you need an internet connection.” (Introduction, setup sentence)
- Microsoft says Voice access is available in Windows 11, version 22H2 and later.
“Voice access is available in Windows 11, version 22H2 and later.” (Introduction, availability sentence)
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