I cannot use dictation option

I want to use dictation on my Mac but I shows error on word, even though I turn on microphone and I cannot go apple stores because I am in Uzbekistan.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 25, 2023 12:33 AM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2023 7:37 PM

Hi azimjon178,


Check to see if you need to give Microsoft Word permission to access the microphone on your Mac. This may be why dictation is not working.

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings, then click Privacy & Security  in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Click Microphone on the right.
3. Turn access to the microphone on for Word.

Control access to the microphone on Mac - Apple Support


Regards.


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Oct 25, 2023 7:37 PM in response to azimjon178

Hi azimjon178,


Check to see if you need to give Microsoft Word permission to access the microphone on your Mac. This may be why dictation is not working.

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings, then click Privacy & Security  in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Click Microphone on the right.
3. Turn access to the microphone on for Word.

Control access to the microphone on Mac - Apple Support


Regards.


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