Dictation is a speech recognition feature in the online version of Microsoft Word that allows you to convert your spoken words into text. The dictation feature can be useful for dictating notes or for people who have difficulty using a keyboard.
Let’s take a look at how to enable dictation in Microsoft Word. Dictate is present in the online version of Microsoft Word.
Note: if you are using the desktop version of Microsoft Word, you can use the text-to-speech feature, which we explain later in the article.
1. Open 365 and click the Word icon to open the app.
2. Create or open a blank document.
4. Now click on the Home button from the top bar of Word. Make sure that the document is full-screen so you can access all the features.
5. Click on the Dictate option from the Home taskbar and then press “Dictate” from the popup.
6. This will open the dictate menu. You will need to click on the microphone icon to turn on and off the speaker.
That’s it! Now you know how to enable dictation in Microsoft Word. Give it a try and see how it can help you with your work. Remember to keep the environment noise-free for accurate results.
Alternative Way to Dictate Text on MS Word
If you’re using the latest version of Word, you can also use the built-in text-to-speech feature that arrives with the language packs on the Windows PC. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Go to Start> Settings> Time & Language> Language on your Windows PC.
2. Here, you will see all the language packs installed on your PC. Make sure the language you want to use has the text-to-speech feature installed.
3. Right-click on the bottom taskbar of Windows and press the “Show touch keyboard button”.
4. A keyboard button will now appear on the taskbar. Open an MS Word document and click on the keyboard button in the taskbar.
6. The touch keyboard should occur on the screen, and you can now start using the text-to-speech feature by pressing the microphone button on the keyboard.
The process is quite simple and straightforward. Remember that this method only works when you have the text-to-speech feature installed in your language packs.
Conclusion
The above methods are helpful if you want to use the dictation feature in Microsoft Word. However, keep in mind that the accuracy of the results may vary depending on the environment and your accent. It’s always a good idea to proofread your document after using dictation to avoid any errors. Try both methods and see which one works best for you.
