How to Use Google Voice Typing

The first thing you’re going to want to do is to make sure you have a microphone installed and working. (Many devices already have a mic installed.)

Once your microphone is set up, open Google Docs. 

Enabling Voice Typing

To activate Voice typing, click Tools > Voice Typing. 

A window with a microphone icon will appear; click on it when you’re ready to dictate. You can move the tool out of the way by clicking and dragging the window wherever you want.

Note: The first time using Voice Typing, you’ll need to grant Chrome permissions to use your microphone.

If Voice Typing doesn’t automatically load your native tongue, click the three dots and then use the Language drop-down to select from over 100 languages and dialects.

You are set up and ready to go! Speak clearly in your normal volume and at your normal pace so the tool can understand what you’re saying.