Mac users can now take advantage of a built-in feature that allows you to type using only your voice. Dictation is an easy-to-use tool that will convert spoken words into text, allowing you to quickly type without having to use a keyboard or trackpad. With the help of this tool, Mac users can create documents, emails, and other online content with their voice alone.
Dictate messages and documents
Using Dictation on your Mac can help to transform the way you work. Instead of struggling to type with a keyboard, you can use voice commands to dictate easy-to-read documents and messages quickly and accurately. To get started, simply turn on the ‘Dictation’ setting in your Keyboard settings. As you speak, your utterances are recorded and sent to Apple so they can be used to process your requests. The program has a feedback window that tracks your voice and offers dictation controls.
If you want to control both text entry and Mac apps using spoken commands, then try Voice Control instead of Dictation. Voice Control enables you to play music, write emails, open apps and complete other tasks without needing a physical keyboard or trackpad. You can also customize what triggers personal commands like “Thank You” or “Goodbye” for even faster responses whenever you need them! Just remember — when Voice Control is enabled, Dictate won’t function until it’s turned off again.
Turn on Dictation
Dictation is a helpful tool that allows Mac users to easily create documents and send messages. By turning on Dictation, users can dictate their words directly into any text document or field. To get started, go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences. Open Keyboard in the sidebar and make sure that the Dictation option is toggled on. A prompt may appear asking you to enable it; click the button. You may then be asked if you wish to share your audio recordings with Apple so they can improve Siri and Dictation; click Share Audio Recordings to allow this, or click Not Now if you don’t want to do so right away. You can always change your mind later by returning to System Preferences ans adjusting the setting in the Analytics & Improvements tab. With this simple step, you will now be able to take advantage of Mac’s revolutionary voice recognition technology!
Dictate text
Using dictation on Mac apps can be a helpful tool if you’re short on time or dealing with a particularly long document. To start dictating, you must place the cursor where you want the dictated text to appear. When everything is set up, the feedback window will display a microphone icon with an accompanying loudness indicator. After that’s done, simply dictate what you’d like for your text and punctuation marks can also be added during this process by saying their name (ex: exclamation mark). In addition, saying “new line” or “new paragraph” can help place appropriate breaks in your work that would not normally be possible without using your keyboard.
Set the Dictation keyboard shortcut
Creating a Dictation keyboard shortcut is easy, and it allows you to quickly start dictating with a few keystrokes. To begin, open up your Mac system settings. Navigate to the Keyboard option, and be sure to scroll down for the Dictation setting. Here you will see an array of shortcuts and presets that can be chosen as activating keys for Dictation. For instance, if Fn+Ctrl (Fn+⌘) is available in your row of function keys, pressing this combination together can trigger the program to start.
If none of these presets fit your preferences, then clicking on ‘Customise’ gives you the freedom to create your own custom keyboard shortcut. All you need to do here is press the desired keys you want to use and they will be saved as a custom shortcut for Dictation activities. To finish up, just click ‘OK’ in both windows so that the preferences are saved. With a few simple steps, executing dictations on your Mac is now just a keystroke away!
Change mic for dictation
If you want to change the microphone used for dictation, the process is quite simple. On your Mac, open System Settings and choose Keyboard in the sidebar. Under Dictation on the right, click the pop-up menu next to “Microphone source” and select your preferred microphone from the list. When choosing the “Automatic” option, your Mac will utilize the device it deems most appropriate for dictation.
The microphone source setting in Keyboard settings is a useful tool that lets you easily customize how your computer interprets audio input and listens for dictation. Whether you have big or small external microphones or rely exclusively on laptop built-in models, this setting accommodates a wide range of preferences and even automatically defaults to whatever works best for each user. With a few quick adjustments, this convenient feature can help ensure better accuracy when using dictation in any situation.