Get started with voice access | Microsoft Support This article is for people who want to control their PC and author text using their voice with Windows This article is part of the Accessibility support for Windows content set where you can find more information on Windows accessibility features For general help, visit Microsoft Support home This article helps you to get familiar with the user interface, settings, and modes of voice access
Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC Windows 11 Windows 10 With voice typing, you can enter text on your PC by speaking Voice typing uses online speech recognition, which is powered by Azure Speech services How to start voice typing To use voice typing, you'll need to be connected to the internet, have a working microphone, and have your cursor in a text box
Set up voice access | Microsoft Support For a list of voice access commands, go to Voice access command list Voice access is a feature in Windows 11 that enables everyone to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author email using your voice
Fix microphone problems - Microsoft Support Here's how to do this in Windows 10: Select Start , then select Settings > System > Sound In Input, ensure your microphone is selected in Choose your input device To test your microphone, speak into it and check Test your microphone to make sure Windows is hearing you Run the Recording Audio Troubleshooter
Use voice recognition in Windows - Microsoft Support Voice access replaced Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) for Windows 11 22H2 and later versions in September 2024 WSR is available in older versions of Windows To learn more about voice access, go to Use voice access to control your PC author text with your voice
Turn on app permissions for your microphone in Windows In Microphone settings, go to Choose which apps can access your microphone, and turn on apps you want to use with it For desktop apps, make sure that Let desktop apps access your microphone is turned on
Use voice access to control your PC author text with your voice Voice access in Windows 11 enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author emails using your voice
Voice access frequently asked questions (FAQs) Voice access is a feature in Windows 11 that enables everyone to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author email using your voice
Use voice to work with windows and apps | Microsoft Support With voice access, there are several ways to control your current active window and to work with multiple apps and windows For a list of voice access commands, go to Voice access command list Voice access is a feature in Windows 11 that enables everyone to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection
Dictate text using Speech Recognition | Microsoft Support Voice access replaced Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) for Windows 11 22H2 and later versions in September 2024 WSR is available in older versions of Windows To learn more about voice access, go to Use voice access to control your PC author text with your voice You can use your voice to dictate text to your Windows PC