Add text with your voice

Created by Johnny Campbell, Modified on Wed, 20 Jul, 2022 at 10:26 AM by Johnny Campbell

Chrome Browser only, microphones required

Add text, edit, and format documents by speaking in Google Docs. Anything you say turns into text.

Examples

On the go? Speak your notes, edits, and feedback to add them to documents.
Use voice commands to change font styles, add tables, insert links, and more.

Speak in a document

Make sure that you have a working microphone built in to your device or connected externally.
In Chrome Browser, choose an option:
Create a new document.
Open an existing document.
Place your cursor where you want the text.
Click ToolsVoice typing.
Click Speak and speak your text.
Speak clearly and at a normal volume and pace, noting any punctuation, spacing, or formatting, such as comma, new paragraph, or bold. You can even say words for images, such as smiley face.
When you're finished, click Speak .

For a list of all voice commands, supported languages, and troubleshooting, see Type with your voice.