Word microphone access

Hi. I am trying to allow Microsoft word access to microphone. when I go to: System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Microphone, and try to allow access for Microsoft Word, I don't see word on the app list!

iMac 27″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Feb 21, 2023 03:40 AM

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5 replies

Owl-53

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Feb 25, 2023 06:24 AM in response to ZA100

The link below from Apple on how to grant Microphone access to applications

Control access to the microphone on Mac - Apple Support (CA)

If the Microsoft Word is not listed in the area of Security and Privacy

Suggest contacting the Developers of this Application for their Specific Instructions

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/

ZA100 Author

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Feb 21, 2023 04:05 AM in response to Owl-53

i don't get this choice. just those two

Owl-53

Level 10

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Feb 21, 2023 03:52 AM in response to ZA100

I stand to be corrected but the Application " Word " would need to present a Pop Up Requesting Microphone access.

Then the user would have to Allow or Deny this access

Owl-53

Level 10

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Feb 21, 2023 04:08 AM in response to ZA100

What happens when, in 2nd image above, you choose OK versus Cancel ?

ZA100 Author

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Feb 25, 2023 05:23 AM in response to Owl-53

nothing happens

word is still not on list

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