How do I turn on dictation in Google Docs?
Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, complete setup, open Google Docs, and click a text field. Activate Voice In and start speaking to insert text.
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How to Dictate in Google Docs
Draft and edit Google Docs documents by speaking instead of typing. Voice In provides real-time dictation in Chrome and Edge and lets you review the text directly in your document.
Chrome & Edge
Real-time speech to text
50+ languages
Dictation for Google Docs
Voice In lets you write Google Docs documents using real-time speech-to-text in Chrome and Edge. Your words appear directly in the active text field and remain editable before you submit or send them.
Google Docs, renowned for its collaborative and intuitive word processing platform, allows you to create, edit, and share documents seamlessly. With Voice In, you can now enhance your Google Docs experience by using your voice to draft documents, add comments, and collaborate with others.
Imagine composing essays, reports, or any document in Google Docs — all hands-free and in real-time in over 50 languages. Voice In seamlessly transcribes your speech to text, making it easier than ever to capture your ideas and collaborate on written projects.
Demo of Voice In working in Google Docs:
Demo of Voice In working in Google Docs:
How to use dictation in Google Docs
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Install Voice In
Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge.
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Open Google Docs
Navigate to the page or conversation where you want to write Google Docs documents.
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Choose a text field
Click where you would normally type so the text cursor is active.
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Start dictating
Activate Voice In from the toolbar or with your configured keyboard shortcut.
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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 Docs?
Works in place
Insert speech-to-text directly into supported website fields without copying between tools.
Multilingual
Dictate in more than 50 languages and 100 dialects.
Voice commands
Add punctuation and formatting with built-in commands in supported languages.
Editable text
Review and revise the inserted text before sending or submitting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which browsers and computers support Voice In?
Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebooks.