How to use dictation in Composer

You will learn

Learn how to speak a message in Composer on the web, turn it into text, and review the draft before sending. You can use dictation in full-page Composer, the side panel, and the minimized dock.

Dictate a message

1. Open Composer and select the microphone button in the message box.
2. If your browser asks for permission to use your microphone, allow access.
3. Speak your message.
4. Select the microphone button again to stop recording. Your transcribed words appear in your message draft.
5. Review the text and make any changes, then send your message.

Combine typing and dictation

You can dictate a new message or add spoken words to a draft you have already started. Composer adds the transcribed words to your existing draft, so you can switch between typing and speaking in the same message.

If your recording adds no text

A silent recording does not add anything to your draft. If you spoke but no text appears, check that your browser has permission to use your microphone, then try recording again.