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This Is How to Voice Type On Google Docs on Mac

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Voice typing is an excellent feature built in Google Docs and Slides that allow you to type and edit by speaking. You don’t need to install a third-party add-on to help you with voice typing, this integrated functionality works like a breeze. All you need to start using voice typing on your Docs and Slides is a working microphone and Chrome browser.



Voice type on Google Docs

A helpful feature provided by Voice Typing is the ability to correct mistakes while voice typing without having to turn off the microphone. You simply click on the mistake and fix it. To continue voice typing, you need to bring back your cursor to where you left off. 


As you voice type , you will also notice some words shaded in grey, right-clicking on any of these words will bring up a list of suggestions to choose from. Additionally, Google Docs Voice Typing allows you to add punctuation to your text using phrases and voice commands such as :’period’, ‘comma’, ‘exclamation mark’, ‘new line’, ‘new paragraph’. However, this punctuation feature is only supported in select few languages

Here is how to voice type on Google Docs .

1- Make sure you have a working microphone
2-Open a Google document in your Chrome browser
3-Click the Tools menu > Voice typing.


4-A pop-up microphone box will appear. When you are ready to speak your text, click the microphone or press Ctrl + Shift + S (Cmd + Shift + S on a Mac) on your keyboard.


5-Speak your text clearly, at a normal volume and pace.



6-When you’re finished, click the microphone again.

Watch the video below to see Voice Typing in action.

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Meet Med Kharbach, PhD

Dr. Med Kharbach is an influential voice in the global educational technology landscape, with an extensive background in educational studies and a decade-long experience as a K-12 teacher. Holding a Ph.D. from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, he brings a unique perspective to the educational world by integrating his profound academic knowledge with his hands-on teaching experience. Dr. Kharbach's academic pursuits encompass curriculum studies, discourse analysis, language learning/teaching, language and identity, emerging literacies, educational technology, and research methodologies. His work has been presented at numerous national and international conferences and published in various esteemed academic journals.