Google Docs
Dictate into Google Docs in any browser
Yes, Quiet Dictation works in Google Docs on Mac and Windows, in whichever browser you use. Hold the hotkey, talk, release, and the text lands in your doc. Your audio stays on your laptop.
Any browser
Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox. Quiet Dictation types into the page like a keyboard.
Voice stays local
Speech is turned into text on your own computer, not on a remote server.
Clean punctuation
Text arrives punctuated and ready to edit, not as one long run-on line.
Same hotkey everywhere
Move from Docs to Gmail to Slack without changing how you dictate.
How to dictate in Google Docs with Quiet Dictation
- Install Quiet Dictation on your Mac or Windows laptop and start your free trial.
- Open Google Docs and click into your document.
- Hold your Quiet Dictation hotkey and speak naturally.
- Let go. Clean, punctuated text appears where your cursor is.
- For longer stretches, double-tap the hotkey to dictate hands-free, then tap again to stop.
What about Google Docs voice typing?
Google Docs has a built-in Voice typing tool under the Tools menu. Google's help page says it works in Chrome, and it relies on Google's online speech recognition. Quiet Dictation works in any browser, keeps your audio on your computer and also works in your other apps, not just Docs.
Common questions
Do I need to install anything inside Google Docs?+
No. There is no plugin or extension. Quiet Dictation types into Google Docs the same way your keyboard does, so it works wherever you can type.
Is my voice sent anywhere when I dictate into Google Docs?+
No. Speech recognition runs on your own computer. Your audio is never uploaded to a server, and dictation works without an internet connection.
Does it work on Mac and Windows?+
Yes. Quiet Dictation runs on Mac and Windows laptops and desktops. It is not available on phones.
How much does it cost?+
You can try it free for 14 days, starting from when you first activate the app. After that it is $5 a month or $39 a year.
Try Quiet Dictation free for 14 days
No credit card needed. Your voice never leaves your computer.
Start your free trial