Speech-to-text may be built into Windows, but it’s not set up. Here’s how to get started with speech-to-text and tips for getting the best results.

Talking to your Windows PC instead of typing can substantially boost your productivity — if you know the right way to do it.

You can talk to Windows using the built-in speech recognition or text dictation features.

In Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, open Control Panel and double-click Speech Recognition. The Speech Recognition window pops up with links to dive into the feature. Click on the first link to "Start ...

Learn how to fix Speech to Text Error 0x80049dd3 by re-enabling speech recognition, checking microphone settings, creating a new user account, etc.

Voice commands aren't just for smartphone users; they're for PC users, too. We'll show you how to use speech recognition so you can launch programs, dictate text, scroll Web pages, and more, all ...

You can add text-to-speech voices to Windows 10 through your PC's Settings app to read text aloud in different languages and tones.

Chrome 11 comes with a new feature that converts your mellifluous voice into surprisingly accurate text in the browser, and we've got a quick guide on how to use it.

Or dictate text on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or later. After teaching Windows to understand the sound of your voice, you can then talk to the OS to get it to respond to your commands.

In Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, open Control Panel and double-click Speech Recognition. The Speech Recognition window pops up with links to dive into the feature. Click on the first link to "Start ...