Draft:Windows 11 Voice Access

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Submission declined on 20 March 2026 by MolecularPilot (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that: provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements; are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight; are independent: not connected to the subject, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content. Please add references that meet all three of these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia. This draft is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Wikipedia's verifiability policy requires that all content be supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources include: reputable newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and books from respected publishers. Unacceptable sources include: personal blogs, social media, predatory publishers, most tabloids, and websites where anyone can contribute. Replace any unreliable sources with high-quality sources. If you cannot find a reliable source for the material, it should be removed. Declined by MolecularPilot 5 months ago.

Submission declined on 20 March 2026 by SpragueThomson (talk). This draft is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Wikipedia's verifiability policy requires that all content be supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources include: reputable newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and books from respected publishers. Unacceptable sources include: personal blogs, social media, predatory publishers, most tabloids, and websites where anyone can contribute. Replace any unreliable sources with high-quality sources. If you cannot find a reliable source for the material, it should be removed. Declined by SpragueThomson 5 months ago.

• Comment: Hi! The same issues still apply as of the last review. You need to add references to multiple WP:SECONDARY sources that are WP:INDEPENDENT of Microsoft to show that this feature is notable enough for its own article. Also, you should preferably use WP:INLINE citations, rather than your current general Reference list, more clearly show where everything comes from. Happy editing! :) MolecularPilot _Talk 03:28, 20 March 2026 (UTC)

Windows 11 Voice Access
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Developer	Microsoft
Stable release(s)
Build 10.0.26200.8037 / March 10, 2026
Preview release(s)
Build 10.0.26300.8068 / March 12, 2026
Operating system	Microsoft Windows 11
Platform	ARM processors and x86-64 processors
Predecessor	Cortana, Windows Speech Recognition (WSR)

Voice Access is a voice-controlled accessibility feature developed by Microsoft for the Windows 11 operating system. It allows users to navigate the interface, manage applications, and dictate text through speech. Unlike its predecessors, Voice Access utilizes on-device speech recognition, enabling core functionality without an active internet connection after the initial setup.

In September 2024, Voice Access officially replaced the legacy Windows Speech Recognition (WSR), which had been the primary speech interface since the release of Windows Vista in 2006.

The feature was unveiled as part of Microsoft’s 2021 five-year commitment to expanding accessibility for people with disabilities.

Voice access first appeared in the Windows 10 Insider Preview build 22518 in December 2021.

The feature was rolled out to the general public in late 2022 as a core component of Windows 11, version 22H2.

In December 2023, Microsoft formally deprecated the legacy Windows Speech Recognition tool, shifting all engineering resources toward Voice Access.

Users can launch or switch between applications, browse the web, and manage window states (e.g., minimize, maximize, or scroll) using natural language commands.

To facilitate precise interaction with non-text elements, the tool provides a "show grid" command. This overlays a numbered grid on the screen, allowing users to move the cursor or click specific coordinates via voice.

The tool supports full-text authoring. Beyond basic dictation, users can select, delete, and correct specific words or phrases using specialized editing commands.

In later iterations, Microsoft added support for user-defined shortcuts, allowing multiple actions to be triggered by a single custom phrase.

• Recent updates enabled Voice Access on the Windows sign-in screen, allowing users to dictate PINs or passwords for secure login.

Voice Access downloads local language models to the system directory. Processing speech locally reduces latency and enhances user privacy by ensuring audio data does not leave the device.

It is distinct from the Windows "Voice Typing" tool (Win+H). While Voice Access is an on-device accessibility suite, Voice Typing is a cloud-based service powered by Microsoft Azure Speech.

Initially English (US) only, it now supports English (UK, India, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia), Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Italian.

1. Microsoft Support: Use Voice Access to control your PC
2. Windows Central: Microsoft moves on from 'speech recognition'
3. Microsoft Tips: Voice Access for Accesibility