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How to Use Microsoft Word Voice Typing to Dictate Your Text
Besides Voice Typing, you may also use Dictate in Word
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Published onSeptember 25, 2024
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It is extremely convenient to use Voice Typing or Dictate in Microsoft Word to take notes or write everything. Both options use a voice to text app and it’s available in many languages.
How do I use Voice Typing in Microsoft Word?
The advantage of Voice Typing is that you can use it on any text box. In fact, if you turn on theVoice typing launcher optionfrom its settings, whenever you click on a text box, the Voice Typing will start automatically. However, Microsoft has its own Dictate feature, so read below to see how to use it.
How do I use the Dictate option in Microsoft Word?
The Dictate option was specifically designed to use voice to text in Word and it has more configurable options. Unlike Voice Typing, which uses the default Windows language, in Dictate, you can select a different language and add language packs if they are not preinstalled.
Additionally, you can use voice commands to format your text, such as bold that, italicize that, or underline that. Ensure you have a stable internet connection, as voice typing relies on cloud-based services.
If you’re interested to learn more, read our guides onhow to track changes in Wordorhow to add a signature in Word.
Feel free to ask in comments if you have any more questions or need further assistance.
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Claudiu Andone
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
