Do I need Voice In Plus to dictate in Wikipedia?
Yes. Wikipedia uses a custom text editor, so it needs Voice In Plus Advanced Mode. Plus also adds custom voice commands, text replacements and unlimited dictation time.
Wikipedia + Voice In
· Search, Reference & Other Websites
How to Dictate in Wikipedia
Use your voice to write in Wikipedia 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.
Needs Voice In Plus. Wikipedia uses a custom text editor, so dictation here requires Voice In Plus Advanced Mode. The free version covers standard text fields on most other sites.
Chrome & Edge
Real-time speech to text
50+ languages
Last updated September 22, 2026
Does dictation work in Wikipedia?
Yes, with Voice In Plus. Wikipedia uses a custom editor, and Plus Advanced Mode lets Voice In type into it. Your words appear in the field you selected and stay editable until you save or send.
Where it works in search, reference & other websites tools
- Search boxes
- Forms and comment fields
- Any standard text input or text area
Voice In works in standard text fields on Wikipedia. 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 Wikipedia 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 Wikipedia
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Install Voice In
Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge and activate Plus Advanced Mode.
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Open Wikipedia
Navigate to the page or conversation where you want to type in Wikipedia.
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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 Wikipedia?
Works in place
Speech to text goes straight into Wikipedia 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.
Wikipedia dictation FAQ
How do I turn on dictation in Wikipedia?
Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, open Wikipedia, click a text field, then click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut and start speaking. The text appears as you talk.
What if a site is not on this list?
Try it. Voice In works on most sites. If a site uses a custom editor, Voice In Plus Advanced Mode adds support for many of those too.
Can I request support for a website?
Yes. Email support@dictanote.co with the site and we will test it.
Which browsers and computers support Voice In?
Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks.