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Last updated: February 2026​​​​​​​

Microsoft 365 Copilot offers a suite of voice features designed to make your work more accessible, productive, and hands-free. Whether you want to dictate text, listen to responses, or have a voice conversation with Copilot, these tools help you interact naturally and efficiently.

This article explores the three main Copilot voice features: dictation, read aloud, and voice chat.

Learn about how to use voice features on your mobile devices at Get started with the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app.

Note: Voice features in Microsoft 365 Copilot are currently only available in select languages. For a complete list, see Supported languages for Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Use voice features in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Note: The first time you access any of Copilot voice features, you may be prompted to grant Copilot access to your microphone. You can manage this setting in your browser or device settings. Minimize background noise for accuracy.

Dictate messages in Copilot Chat

Dictating your messages in Copilot Chat has the following benefits:

  • Hands-free productivity: Compose messages, documents, or notes using your voice, reducing the need for typing.

  • Quick idea capture: Dictate thoughts in real time, ideal for meetings or brainstorming sessions.

  • Accessibility: Supports inclusive work environments by enabling voice-based input for users with different needs.

Learn how to dictate your messages in Copilot Chat at Dictate messages to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.

Have Copilot Chat read aloud its responses

Having Copilot Chat read aloud its responses to you has the following benefits:

  • Natural engagement: Hear responses in real time, making interactions more conversational.

  • Enhanced accessibility: Ideal for users with visual impairments or reading difficulties.

  • Multitasking: Listen to Copilot responses while working on other tasks or on the go.

Learn how to have Copilot Chat read aloud its responses at Have Microsoft 365 Copilot read aloud to you.

Use your voice to chat with Copilot Chat

Using your voice to chat with Copilot Chat has the following benefits:

  • Convenient interaction: Speak directly with Copilot for a natural, interactive experience.

  • Audio-first productivity: Practice presentations, brainstorm, or get coaching hands-free.

  • Multitasking: Ask questions and receive information through voice chat while working on other tasks, making your workflow more dynamic and accessible.

Learn how to use your voice to chat with Copilot Chat at Use your voice to chat with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Data usage and privacy

  • Dictation: Your dictated speech to Copilot is sent to Microsoft only to provide text results to you. Audio and transcribed text for the dictation feature are not stored.

  • Read aloud: Uses client-side text-to-speech (TTS) to generate audio. No audio is recorded or stored.

  • Voice chat: User audio and Copilot audio from voice chats is temporarily stored for users to provide feedback to Microsoft. This data will never be accessed unless you submit feedback to Microsoft about the voice chat. After 48 hours, this audio data is deleted.

For more details, see Privacy for Microsoft 365 for enterprise.

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