Outlook
Dictate Outlook emails without the cloud
Yes, Quiet Dictation works in Outlook on Mac and Windows, in the desktop app and on the web. Hold the hotkey, speak your reply, let go. For client emails that should stay private, the recognition happens entirely on your laptop.
Desktop and web
Classic Outlook, new Outlook or Outlook on the web. It types where your cursor is.
Confidential stays confidential
Your audio is never uploaded. That matters when the email is about a client.
Offline drafting
Write replies on the train with no signal and send them when you reconnect.
No admin approval for add-ins
Nothing is installed inside Outlook, so there is no add-in to get past IT.
How to dictate in Outlook with Quiet Dictation
- Install Quiet Dictation on your Mac or Windows laptop and start your free trial.
- Open Outlook and click into the email body.
- 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 Outlook's Dictate button?
Outlook with Microsoft 365 includes a Dictate feature that uses Microsoft's online speech services, so it needs an internet connection. Quiet Dictation works offline, keeps audio on your computer and behaves the same in every app you use.
Common questions
Do I need to install anything inside Outlook?+
No. There is no plugin or extension. Quiet Dictation types into Outlook the same way your keyboard does, so it works wherever you can type.
Is my voice sent anywhere when I dictate into Outlook?+
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