Dictation using the word document from Microsoft Office 365

How do I access the microphone.

I have a newly downloaded Office 365 with a subscription and a newly purchased Mac mini in May 2022. Mac OS Monterey Version 12.3 Mac mini (M1, 2020)

All I get is a notice ' not able to access the microphone'

and then 'not able to locate microphone' ???

Posted on Jan 25, 2023 4:43 AM

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Jan 25, 2023 5:10 AM in response to Glenice3207

The MacMini does not have a microphone.

You need an external USB or Bluetooth headset or microphone. Any Bluetooth headphones/earpods with microphones will work.

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Dictation using the word document from Microsoft Office 365

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