How do I turn on dictation in Microsoft Copilot?
Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, open Microsoft Copilot, click a text field, then click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut and start speaking. The text appears as you talk.
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How to Dictate in Microsoft Copilot
Use your voice to write in Microsoft Copilot instead of typing everything by hand. Voice In converts your speech into editable text directly in the browser, and the text stays editable until you send it.
Chrome & Edge
Real-time speech to text
50+ languages
Video demo
Last updated September 22, 2026
Watch Voice In dictate in Microsoft Copilot (0:51)
Does dictation work in Microsoft Copilot?
Yes. Voice In lets you type in Microsoft Copilot using real-time speech to text in Chrome and Edge. Your words appear directly in the active text field and stay editable until you submit or send them.
Where it works in ai assistants tools
- The main prompt or message box
- Follow-up questions in an existing conversation
- Custom instruction and system prompt fields
- Project, workspace and memory text fields
Voice In works in standard text fields on Microsoft Copilot. If you find a field that does not accept dictation, email support@dictanote.co and we will test it.
What you can do with Voice In
Draft longer text with less keyboard use, switch between more than 50 languages, and add punctuation and line breaks with voice commands. Voice In transcribes speech inside your browser, so nothing you dictate in Microsoft Copilot is sent to or stored on Voice In servers.
The free version works in standard text fields. Voice In Plus adds Advanced Mode for custom editors, custom voice commands and text replacements, and unlimited dictation.
How to use dictation in Microsoft Copilot
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Install Voice In
Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge.
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Open Microsoft Copilot
Navigate to the page or conversation where you want to type in Microsoft Copilot.
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Click a text field
Click where you would normally type so the text cursor is active.
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Start dictating
Click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut, then speak. Say “period” or “new line” for punctuation.
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Review and send
Check names and specialized terms, make any edits, and submit the finished text.
Why use Voice In with Microsoft Copilot?
Works in place
Speech to text goes straight into Microsoft Copilot fields without copying between tools.
Private by design
Speech is transcribed in your browser. Voice In never stores your audio or text.
Multilingual
Dictate in more than 50 languages and 100 dialects, and switch with one click.
Voice commands
Add punctuation, line breaks and custom snippets with built-in commands.
Microsoft Copilot dictation FAQ
What is the difference between Voice In and the assistant's built-in voice mode?
Built-in voice modes turn a spoken exchange into an audio conversation. Voice In types what you say into the text box so you can review, edit and reuse the prompt as text.
Can I dictate prompts in a language other than English?
Yes. Voice In supports more than 50 languages, and you can switch languages from the extension menu before you start dictating.
Which browsers and computers support Voice In?
Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks.