Check your Microphone settings in Control Panel. Dictation can't hear you. If you get the message, "Dictation can't hear you," or if nothing happens as you dictate, try these: Make sure your microphone is not muted. Move to a quieter location. Adjust the input level of you microphone. More @Wikipedia
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