This page includes accessibility help articles for people who use Windows voice access to control their PC and author text using their 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 uses modern, on-device speech recognition to accurately recognize speech and works even without the internet.
To share feedback or suggestions about voice access, go to the Feedback Hub under Accessibility>Voice access. Use the Windows logo key+F to quickly open Feedback Hub. You can also find the Feedback Hub link in the voice access Helpicon or say, "Open voice access help," then "Click give feedback" to open the Feedback Hub.
On Windows 11 22H2 and later, Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) will be replaced by voice access starting in September 2024. Older versions of Windows will continue to have WSR available.
Voice access is available in Windows 11, version 22H2 and later. For more information on Windows 11 22H2 new features, and how to get the update, see What's new in recent Windows updates. Not sure which version of Windows you have? See: Find Windows version.
Get started with voice access
Navigate & interact with your PC
Author text with voice
What’s new
To learn about what's new in the voice access, refer to What’s new in Voice Access.
Technical support for customers with disabilities
Microsoft wants to provide the best possible experience for all our customers. If you have a disability or questions related to accessibility, please contact the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk for technical assistance. The Disability Answer Desk support team is trained in using many popular assistive technologies and can offer assistance in English, Spanish, French, and American Sign Language. Please go to the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk site to find out the contact details for your region.
If you are a government, commercial, or enterprise user, please contact the enterprise Disability Answer Desk.
