Windows 10: Dictation Feature Problem

For, I'd say probably the last 6 mos, I am unable to press the Windows Key and H to open the Dictation feature. When I do, it brings up a screen that reads:"You'll Need the Internet for thisIt doesn't look like you're connected to the internet. Check your connection and try again." then it lists what looks like a code but it's in such tiny font, I can't read it. It looks like It says "ox00070fcf" or something like that. But Yes, I am connected to the internet. It's really really inconvenient for me and I'm just tired of it. I have an app "Dictation" downloaded which, the speech to text works

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Dictation not working.

Hello Lina,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

1. Are you using dictation in Windows or Office application?
   
2. Since when are you facing this issue?
   
3. Did you make any changes to the computer before this issue started?
   

I suggest you to follow the below mentioned steps:

Step 1: To dictate text:

1. Open Speech Recognition by clicking the Start button, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, clicking Ease of Access, and then clicking Windows Speech Recognition.

2. Say "start listening" or click the Microphone button to start the listening mode.

3. Open the program you want to use or select the text box you want to dictate text into.

4. Say the text that you want dictate.

Step 2: You may refer Microsoft article related to Dictating text:

Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC - Microsoft Support

Dictate text using Speech Recognition - Microsoft Support

Hope it helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking "Yes or No.

Harish

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Dictation feature for Canada region

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand your concern and we truly appreciate the time and effort that you have taken to work on this issue. However, this is a valuable suggestion for us, as there may be other users like yourself, who would prefer this feature as well. If you
wish to provide feedback based on your suggestion, you can
Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app.

You may also want to refer
Use dictation to talk instead of type on your PC for more details.

Regards.

 

Dictation - Random Capitilization

Hi TFLJ,

It's possible that Dictation listens and analyzes your words in phrases or context clues. It is important to state the word clearly.

By the way, since when did this behavior start? Have you made any changes or installed any updates on your computer before this issue?

In order for us to sort this out, I suggest setting the Dictation to make all the letters in a word lowercase. Once this is enabled, try dictating again and see if it still randomly capitalizes letters or words.

If the issue persists, then it is best that you train again your PC to recognize your speech. Follow these steps:

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click Ease of Access > Speech Recognition.
3. Under Configure your Speech Recognition experience, click the link Train your computer to better understand you option.
4. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

Please let me know the result.

Regards.