How to use Dictate vs Dictate Anywhere

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TalkType allows you to quickly dictate directly into the programmes you love. If you can type into an application, then TalkType can dictate into it by using the "Dictate Anywhere" feature.

Alternatively, you can also dictate notes directly within the TalkType application using the "Dictate to TalkType" feature, which is what we'll be covering in this article.  

How to use Dictate Anywhere 

Note

Dictate Anywhere is only available in the desktop version of TalkType.

First, open the TalkType App and click on the button underneath the microphone that reads "Dictate to TalkType."

From the drop-down menu, click on "Dictate Anywhere". Then click on the purple microphone button.

Then, move your cursor to your app of choice. This can be Word, Notes, Safari, etc.

What will happen is that it will start to dictate what you are saying in your app of choice.

Tip:

If you want to view your dictation history, click on the button in the top right-hand corner that looks like a clock and arrow.

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How to Dictate on the TalkType App and Browser

First, you will need to open up the TalkType application

Then click on the big purple circle with a microphone at the bottom of your screen that reads "Dictate to TalkType".

Then, when you start speaking, it will write what you are saying. When you have finished speaking, Simply click on the big red recording button, and it will stop dictating.

Tip:

Make sure the microphone is on Dictate to TalkType and not Dictate Anywhere.

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