Want to type with your voice instead of your keyboard? You’re in the right place! Voice to text typing lets you speak naturally and watch your words appear on screen. It’s faster, easier on your hands, and perfect for getting your thoughts down quickly.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to turn on voice to text typing using Voice In, the #1 Speech-To-Text extension for Chrome and Edge, trusted by over 600,000 users.
What is Voice In?
Voice In is a free browser extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge that turns your speech into text in real-time. It works on over 10,000 websites including Gmail, Google Docs, ChatGPT, WhatsApp, WordPress, and many more. You can dictate in 50+ languages, making it useful no matter what language you speak.
How to Turn On Voice to Text Typing
Getting started takes just a few minutes. Here’s how:
Step 1: Make Sure You’re Using Chrome or Edge
Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. If you don’t have one of these browsers installed, you can download Chrome here or Edge here for free.
Step 2: Install Voice In
- Go to the Chrome Web Store
- Search for “Voice In - Speech-To-Text Dictation”
- Click Add to Chrome
After installing, you’ll see a setup page. Just follow the simple instructions.
Step 3: Sign In
Sign in with your Google account. If you’re already signed into Chrome, this step might happen automatically.
Step 4: Choose Your Language
Pick the language you want to dictate in. Don’t worry, you can always change this later in the settings.
Step 5: Allow Microphone Access
Voice In needs to hear you to transcribe your speech. When prompted:
- Click the Allow Microphone Access button
- A pop-up will appear in the top-left corner of Chrome
- Click Allow
That’s it! Your microphone is now set up.
Step 6: Pin Voice In to Your Toolbar
This step makes Voice In easy to access:
- Click the puzzle piece icon (🧩) in your Chrome toolbar
- Find Voice In in the list
- Click the pin icon next to it
Now you’ll see the Voice In microphone icon in your toolbar, ready to use anytime.
How to Start Dictating
Once Voice In is set up, here’s how to use it:
- Go to any website where you want to type (Gmail, Google Docs, ChatGPT, etc.)
- Click in the text box where you want your words to appear
- Click the Voice In microphone icon in your toolbar (it will turn red when active)
- Start speaking and your words will appear as you talk
- Click the microphone again to stop
Pro tip: You can also use the keyboard shortcut Alt+L (or ⌥+L on Mac) to start and stop dictation quickly.
Handy Voice Commands
Voice In understands helpful commands while you dictate:
- Say “period” or “full stop” to add a period
- Say “comma” to add a comma
- Say “new line” or “press enter” to start a new line
- Say “question mark” to add a question mark
- Say “scroll down” to scroll the page
These commands make dictating feel natural and keep you in the flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Voice In free to use?
Yes! You can get started with Voice In for free. There’s a free plan that lets you try out voice typing right away.
What websites does Voice In work on?
Voice In works on over 10,000 websites, including popular ones like Gmail, Google Docs, ChatGPT, WhatsApp, WordPress, Outlook, Notion, and many more.
What languages does Voice In support?
Voice In supports 50+ languages and over 100 dialects. You can change your dictation language anytime in the settings.
How accurate is Voice In?
Voice In uses advanced speech recognition technology and provides high accuracy with low latency. The text appears almost instantly as you speak.
Can I use Voice In on websites other than Google Docs?
Absolutely! Unlike some voice typing tools that only work in specific apps, Voice In works across thousands of websites. If a site has a text box, Voice In can probably type in it.
How do I change my dictation language?
Click on the Voice In icon in your toolbar, then go to Settings. You’ll find the language option there and can switch to any supported language.
Why isn’t Voice In picking up my voice?
First, check that you’ve allowed microphone access in Chrome. You can do this by clicking the lock icon next to the website address and making sure the microphone is set to “Allow.” Also, make sure your microphone is working and not muted.
Can I use Voice In offline?
Voice In requires an internet connection to transcribe your speech, as it uses cloud-based speech recognition for the best accuracy.
Is my voice data private?
Voice In only accesses your microphone when you’re actively dictating (when the icon is red). Your privacy is respected.
Ready to start typing with your voice? Get Voice In free and try it out today!
Voice In lets you use your voice to type on 1000s of websites, including Gmail, ChatGPT, Google Docs, Notion, and more.