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This feature is available in the Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English (U.S.), and Japanese language versions of Microsoft Office.

A high quality close-talk (headset) universal serial bus (USB) microphone with gain adjustment (gain adjustment: A microphone feature that allows your input to be amplified so that it is made louder for use by the system.) support is recommended. For more information, see the Microsoft Office Online Web site.

Position the microphone so that:

  • It is about an inch, or a thumb's width, to the side of your mouth.
  • It is not directly in front of your mouth, and you are not breathing directly into it.

 Note   If you inadvertently move the microphone as you speak, remember to bring it back to the correct position.