How to Talk to Type on Your MacBook

Voice dictation is a technology that allows you to use your voice to 'type' words, which are then converted into text by software. This technology has improved significantly over the years, with applications becoming more numerous and powerful. In this article, we will explore how to use voice dictation on your MacBook.

To set up voice dictation on your MacBook, follow these steps:

1. Click the desktop to switch to the Finder, then choose Help > macOS Help.

2. Search for 'dictation' in the Help menu.

3. Click on the link that says 'Dictation' to open the Dictation settings page.

From here, you can change the language and shortcut key for voice dictation. If you haven't used voice dictation before, follow the guided setup instructions that appear.

To start using voice dictation, place the insertion point where you want to begin dictating, or select the text you want to replace. Then, choose Edit > Start Dictation from the Edit menu at the top of your screen.

Tips and Tricks for Using Voice Dictation on Your MacBook:

* To add punctuation, speak its name (for example, 'comma' or 'apostrophe').

* Click Done below the microphone when you're finished.

* MacOS 12 or earlier: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences > Keyboard > Dictation, then change the desired settings.

* MacOS Ventura 13 or later: Choose Apple menu > System Settings > Keyboard, then change the desired settings.

Some of the things you can do with voice dictation on your MacBook include:

• Removing something from a document

• Restoring an earlier version of a document

• Saving a large document as a package file

• Exporting to Word, PDF, or another file format

• Viewing the latest activity in a shared document

• Changing the look of chart text and labels

• Adding a legend, gridlines, and other markings to charts

• Calculating values using data in table cells

• Selecting tables, cells, rows, and columns

• Filling shapes and text boxes with color or an image

• Setting pagination and line and page breaks

• Formatting hyphens, dashes, and quotation marks

• Formatting Chinese, Japanese, or Korean text

Overall, voice dictation is a powerful tool that can help you work more efficiently on your MacBook. With these tips and tricks, you'll be well on your way to mastering the art of talking to type!

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