Does Slack have dictation?
Slack has no built-in speech to text for messages. Voice In adds it when you use Slack in Chrome or Edge.
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How to Use Voice to Text in Slack
Dictate Slack messages and longer replies in the browser. Voice In converts your speech to editable text in real time so you can check the message before sending it.
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Last updated September 22, 2026
Watch Voice In dictate in Slack (0:50)
Does voice to text work in Slack?
Yes. Voice In lets you write Slack messages 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 Slack
- The message box in channels and direct messages at app.slack.com
- Thread replies
- Canvas documents and huddle notes
Known limitations
- The Slack desktop app is not supported; open your workspace in Chrome or Edge
Voice In in Slack
Note: You need to use the web-based Slack at app.slack.com to use voice typing. Voice In doesn't work in the Slack desktop app.How to Open Your Slack Workspace in a Browser
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Find Your Workspace URL: Slack workspace URLs typically follow this format:
https://[your-workspace-name].slack.com(for examplehfmovement.slack.com). If you don’t know your workspace URL, you can:- Check for any emails from Slack, which often include your workspace URL.
- Visit the Slack homepage (slack.com) and click "Sign In". This will guide you to your workspace(s).
- Check in the desktop app. When you click on your business logo, it should display the workspace URL.
- Ask your workspace administrator.
- Open Your Browser: Copy and paste your workspace URL into your browser's address bar and press Enter.
- Log In: If prompted, log in using your Slack email and password.
What to Do If It Asks to Open the App
The first time when you log in, Slack might ask you to open the desktop app:
- Ignore the prompt and wait for about 5 seconds.
- Click the option that says "Use Slack in your browser".
- After logging in, the next time you open the workspace URL, it should directly open Slack in the browser.
Tip for Future Access:
Once you've logged in to your workspace in the browser, bookmark the workspace URL for easy access.
In the future, simply visiting the URL (e.g.,
https://[your-workspace-name].slack.com) will open your
workspace directly in the browser.
How to use voice to text in Slack
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Install Voice In
Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge.
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Open Slack
Go to the message box in channels and direct messages at app.slack.com 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 Slack?
Works in place
Speech to text goes straight into Slack 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.
Slack dictation FAQ
Can I dictate a message and send it with a voice command?
Voice In types the message. Press Enter to send once you have reviewed it.
How do I turn on voice to text in Slack?
Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, open Slack, click a text field, then click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut and start speaking. The text appears as you talk.
Does this send a voice message?
No. Voice In converts your speech into typed text. The recipient receives a normal text message, not an audio clip.
Does Voice In work in the mobile app?
Voice In runs in Chrome and Edge on desktop and Chromebooks. On phones, use the keyboard's built-in dictation instead.
Which browsers and computers support Voice In?
Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks.