Word is supposed to have a dictate / transcribe button on the right side of the ribbon, but it does not for me (this is for Version 2112 Build 14729.20260 on Windows 10 Pro which I believe is the latest). I ran check for updates in Word after doing everything below, and it says I'm up to date.
I think this may be associated with a paid Microsoft 365 subscription so I signed up for the $7/mo one which then allowed me to use Word online to access the dictate functionality but not my local desktop app.
I confirmed I was signed in with that account and even signed out and back in and restarted after signing up for the subscription but no luck.
I also tried starting in safe mode and it wasn't there then (as some people online said other add-ins could conflict).
I checked the customize ribbon section and can't even find anything to do with dictation or transcription listed under "All Commands".
Separately, I tried to use the Word online dictate functionality and after signing up it does allow me to use it (whereas before it said I needed to pay). The problem with this as a good alternative is it can't handle long transcriptions well - I just mention to validate that I should have access.
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