Can I dictate a checklist in Google Keep?
Yes. Click a checklist item, dictate the text, then say "new line" to move to the next item.
Google Keep + Voice In
· Docs & Notes
How to Dictate Notes in Google Keep
Capture ideas, lists, and reminders in Google Keep without stopping to type. Voice In inserts your spoken words as editable text directly into a note.
Chrome & Edge
Real-time speech to text
50+ languages
Video demo
Last updated September 22, 2026
Watch Voice In dictate in Google Keep (1:10)
Does dictation work in Google Keep?
Yes. Voice In lets you create Google Keep notes 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 Google Keep
- Note titles and body text
- Checklist items
- Labels and search
Voice In in Google Keep
Google Keep, renowned for its simplicity and effectiveness in note-taking and organization, becomes even more versatile with Voice In. Whether you’re jotting down quick notes, creating to-do lists, or capturing ideas on the go, Voice In enhances your Google Keep experience by enabling voice typing.Imagine creating notes in Google Keep, listing tasks, or adding reminders — all hands-free and in real-time in over 50 languages. Voice In’s real-time speech-to-text functionality makes note-taking quicker, easier, and more efficient, giving life to your thoughts instantly.
How to use dictation in Google Keep
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Install Voice In
Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge.
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Open Google Keep
Go to note titles and body text or any other place where you would normally type.
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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 Google Keep?
Works in place
Speech to text goes straight into Google Keep 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.
Google Keep dictation FAQ
How do I turn on dictation in Google Keep?
Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, open Google Keep, click a text field, then click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut and start speaking. The text appears as you talk.
Can I format text with my voice?
Voice In inserts plain text plus punctuation and line breaks from voice commands. Apply headings, bold and lists with the editor's own formatting tools after dictating.
Will the editor's built-in voice typing conflict with Voice In?
No. Use one or the other. Voice In also works in editors that have no built-in dictation and in browsers, such as Edge, where built-in voice typing is unavailable.
Which browsers and computers support Voice In?
Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks.