What is dictation?
Dictation allows you to turn your spoken words into text.
Unlike transcription, which records and processes a full session, dictation converts your speech into text as you speak. You can use dictation to add details, edit notes, or write additional content without typing.
Dictate vs. Transcribe
Transcription records a full session and creates a transcript from the full conversation.
Dictation converts your speech into text immediately and is best for writing or editing shorter pieces of content.
Use transcription when you want to capture a full appointment. Use dictation to add or edit text using your voice.
Dictation modes
Word for word
Word-for-word will write down every word that's being said.
Smart voice input
Smart voice removes any filler words to keep your dictation strong yet straightforward.
How to dictate
To start dictating:
Open the session you want to edit.
Select the drop-down next to Transcribe.
Select Dictate.
The Transcribe button will change to Dictate.
Select Dictate and begin speaking.
Your spoken words will appear as text.