Google Voice Typing is a free dictation tool for Google Docs and Google Slides, Google's online word processor and presentation apps. To use it, you must be connected to the internet with the Google Chrome Browser on Windows, MacOS or Chromebook devices. Voice Typing is also available on Google Android devices.
Why can't I dictate on Google Docs?
If your Google Docs voice typing not working on Mac or Windows PC, it may be caused by the following reasons: Google Docs microphone access is not enabled. The microphone settings of Google Docs are incorrect. Your browser has not been updated to the latest version.29 Dec 2021
How do I turn on voice dictation on Google Docs?
- Check that your microphone works.
- Open a document in Google Docs with a Chrome browser.
- Click Tools.
- When you're ready to speak, click the microphone.
- Speak clearly, at a normal volume and pace (see below for more information on using punctuation).