Learn about the latest changes and improvements for people who use Windows voice access to control their PC and author text using their voice.
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.
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. For more information, go to Use voice access to control your PC & author text with your voice.
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.
What's new
Voice access in Italian
Voice access now supports Italian, expanding accessibility for more users. You can now navigate, dictate, and interact with Windows using voice commands.  With this update, Windows users who speak Italian can enjoy a hands-free, voice-powered PC experience.
Updated first run experience
We’re introducing a streamlined First run experience (FRE) to make it even easier to get started with Voice access. The redesigned flow helps download the right speech model for your language of choice, select your preferred input microphone & highlights what Voice access can help you do on your PC. 
General updates and improvements
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Fixed the issue in Excel where clicking a cell was putting it into edit mode vs selection mode.
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Issues around voice access getting stuck in a state where it says it’s listening but does not respond, have been fixed.
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Issues where an error state of 9001 were encountered, have also been fixed.
Note: To see the history of voice access updates, go to History of Voice access updates.
See also
Use voice access to control your PC & author text with your voice
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.
