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How to Use Speech to Text or Dictation on Chromebook
On a Chromebook, you can use the speech-to-text capability, often known as dictation, to enter text rather than using the keyboard. You will automatically have everything you say turned to text. Speak to type, voice typing, speech to text, and voice dictation are just a few of its numerous titles. Let’s look at how to activate, deactivate, and use speech-to-text on a Chromebook if you like to type aloud.
How to Enable and Use Chromebook Voice Typing
To enable and use voice typing on a Chromebook:
- Click on the keyboard icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
- Select “Enable voice typing” from the menu that appears.
- A microphone icon will appear on the keyboard. Click on the microphone icon.
- Start speaking and the words you say will appear on the screen.
- To stop voice typing, click on the microphone icon again or hit the “Enter” key on the keyboard.
Note: Voice typing may not be available in all languages. You can check which languages are supported by going to “Settings” and then selecting “Languages” from the menu on the left.
How to Edit Text Using Voice Commands
There are a few ways you can use voice commands to edit text:
- Use a voice recognition software such as Dragon Naturally Speaking or Google Voice Typing. These allow you to dictate text, edit and format it using voice commands.
- Use a virtual assistant such as Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant. These can be used to dictate, edit, and format text on your device.
- Use a text editor or word processor that has built-in support for voice commands. For example, Microsoft Word and Google Docs both have support for voice typing and editing.
To use voice commands to edit text, you’ll need to have a microphone set up on your device. Then, you can use specific commands to dictate, edit, and format the text as needed. The specific commands will vary depending on the software or virtual assistant you’re using.
How to Turn off Dictation on Chromebook
To turn off dictation on a Chromebook, follow these steps:
- Click the clock in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Click the gear icon to open the Settings menu.
- In the “Search settings” field, type “dictation.”
- Click on the “Language and input” option that appears.
- Scroll down to the “Voice typing” section.
- Toggle the “Enable dictation” switch to the off position.
If you want to temporarily disable dictation while typing, you can also press the “Search” key (which looks like a magnifying glass) and then press the “Microphone” key (which looks like a microphone) to turn off dictation. To turn it back on, just press the “Microphone” key again.
Does Chromebook have text to speech feature
Yes, Chromebooks have a built-in text-to-speech feature that allows you to have selected text read aloud. Here is how you can use it:
- Highlight the text that you want to have read aloud.
- Right-click on the highlighted text and select “Speak.”
The text will then be read aloud by the computer’s built-in text-to-speech synthesis software. You can also adjust the speaking rate and volume by using the controls in the text-to-speech window that appears.
Keep in mind that the text-to-speech feature is only available in certain languages and may not be available in all regions.
I hope that helps! Let me know in the comments section, if you have any other questions.