Practical guides to dictation and speech to text on Mac and Windows, from setup and microphones to fixes and privacy.
Mac
- How to Use Dictation on Mac
- How to Use Voice to Text on Mac in Word, Pages, Slack and Notion
- Mac Dictation Not Working? 15 Fixes
- Offline Speech to Text on Mac
- Best Voice to Text Software for Mac
Windows and Word
Microphones and dictation basics
Privacy and security
- Speech to Text Privacy: Where Your Voice Goes
- Mac Voice to Text Privacy
- Secure Transcription Software for Mac
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Guides: frequently asked questions
Do these guides apply to Windows as well as Mac?
Most Mac guides are Mac specific. The Word, microphone, dictation vs transcription and privacy guides cover both Mac and Windows.
Where do I start if dictation is not working?
Start with Mac Dictation Not Working, which walks through 15 fixes in order.
Windows troubleshooting: Windows voice typing not working (Win+H).