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How to Fix Word Dictate Adding Spaces Between Thai Words
Question details
The user is experiencing an issue where the Microsoft Word Dictate feature incorrectly inserts spaces between words when dictating in the Thai language.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Using the voice dictation feature in Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise to input Thai text.
- Observed behavior
- Word Dictate adds unnecessary and incorrect spaces between Thai words, disrupting the natural continuous script formatting of the language.
Ensure your Microsoft 365 installation and Windows language packs are fully updated, as Microsoft frequently releases backend improvements for their voice dictation engines.
Submit a Bug Report via Microsoft 365 Feedback
Since this spacing behavior is a known limitation in the current version of Word Dictate, reporting it directly to the product team is the best way to prioritize an official fix.
Thai language relies on continuous script without spaces between words. The dictation engine currently struggles with these word boundaries. Submitting direct feedback provides Microsoft with the diagnostic data needed to refine their Thai language models.
Launch Microsoft Word on your desktop, navigate to the top ribbon, and click on the 'Help' tab.
Select the 'Feedback' button and choose 'Report a Problem' from the available options.
Clearly explain that the Dictate feature is improperly adding spaces between Thai words. Be sure to include your exact Word version, Windows language settings, and a brief text example.
Click 'Submit' to send the diagnostic information directly to the Microsoft 365 product development team.
Test Dictation Using Word for the Web
Checking the web-based version of Microsoft Word helps determine if the Thai spacing issue is an isolated desktop bug or a broader cloud service limitation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Word Dictate add spaces between Thai words?
The Thai language is written in a continuous script without spaces between words. The Microsoft dictation engine currently struggles to accurately identify word boundaries in Thai, resulting in the system incorrectly inserting spaces as it does for Western languages.
Does this spacing issue affect other Microsoft 365 applications?
Yes. Because the dictation engine is a shared cloud service across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, you will likely experience the same Thai language spacing issues when using the dictation features in PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
Can I fix the Thai dictation spacing by changing my Windows language settings?
No. The issue stems from Microsoft's backend voice recognition algorithms rather than local Windows language packs. Changing your keyboard or regional settings will not resolve the dictation spacing behavior.
