If you click the box next to Enable Advanced Commands, you can edit the list to add custom commands or delete current ones. In the Keyboard settings tab, tap on Dictation and select the On radio button next to Dictation. Clicking on Dictation Commands will show you a list of default commands to use. Head over to the System Preferences, and select Keyboard. You can also use Mac dictation to give your computer a hands-free Hey Siri command. Here you can get a list of commands you can use. Click Dictation at the top of the Interacting section in the left menu.If you have AirPods, using that as a microphone is perfect.
Enhanced Dictation is available in OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later.Ĭlicking on the menu below the microphone will let you choose your input source. Pressing the Fn key twice will download Enhanced Dictation in your computer’s default language.
Go to System Preferences > Keyboard OR Dictation & Speech > Dictation. The option to use Enhanced Dictation means that you can use Dictation even when you’re not connected to the internet. Turn on Enhanced Dictation or toggle it off/on (or vice-versa). You can set up a Dictation keyboard shortcut, and the default is to press the Function (Fn) key twice. Additionally, if you have macOS Sierra or later, you can use Siri to turn on Dictation. Turn on Mac Dictation To turn on Mac Dictation: It’s similar to iOS Dictation, and you can enter text and use basic commands. Mac Dictation is an Accessibility feature that lets you use your voice to interact with your computer.