Dictation with Windows Apps under Parallels 9

Mac OS - Mavericks (fully patched)
Parallels - Ver 9
Windows 7
Running an application such as Microsoft Word or Outlook  built in dictation appears to be working, however text does not appear.  I believe it was working however it may have been since I upgraded from parallels 8 to 9
Any thoughts? 
thanks in advance

jeffpodraza wrote:<snip> 
Any thoughts? 
thanks in advance
Check on a Microsoft or Parallels forum since it is their products you are having issues with.

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