Win11, voice typing, headset working, typing in Word,voice not activating

Setting up new win 11 work station using win pro. Using Microsoft headset and setup worked OK for input and output.
Then opened a page in word and started typing in capitals, used WIN+H to activate microphone, A blue circle started spinning around the Mic Symbol which I assume meant it was functioning. Have also been into" Privacy" to activate use of mic etc.
Thought I had ticked all the boxes but am only 2 days into getting used to Win 11 and am stumped.
Suggestions please

click start > type > Change System Sounds > click Recording tab > is the correct device showing as default for you mic there?

I think you want the "Recording" tab, rather than the Playback tab?


Control Panel > Sound > Recording tab





But, as @dacrone mentioned... it needs to show up there and be active.

Ghot said:

I think you want the "Recording" tab, rather than the Playback tab?


Control Panel > Sound > Recording tab


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doh! thats what i meant. was looking right at it and still typed the wrong one lol. i edited my post. thanks!