Why is my speech to text not working?
Speech Recognition (Speech-to-Text aka STT)
Check the following in your system settings: Look under 'Language & Input'. In some cases it might be under Gboard. Find "Google Voice Typing", make sure it's enabled.
Why is my Windows Dictation not working?
Microphone settings
If you see the message, "We don't have access to your microphone," try these suggestions: Make sure no other application is using the microphone, and try Dictate again. Refresh the webpage, select Dictate again, and give permission for the browser to access the microphone.