Learn all you need to know about dictation mode.
Dictation Mode: Use this mode to transcribe long phrases into text for emails, notes, documents, etc. In dictation mode, the app will continuously listen until you stop it yourself. The automated sound output is off in this mode.
To get to dictation mode choose "dictate" toggle on the top left.
How to use dictation mode
- Click "click to speak" on the big blue button. Voiceitt will start listening to you.
- Start talking. Voiceitt will write everything you say.
- When you are done talking, click the big blue button again to stop the dictation.
* Voiceitt will keep listening to you until you stop.
You can Also dictate punctuations marks
If you say the name of a punctuation sign such as comma, period, question mark, Exclamation point, etc... Voiceitt will put it the sign you named.
You can see the full list of punctuation options if you click on the 'i' icon near "text formatting".
Using the dictated text in other places
Managing my dictated text
To start a new dictation, you may clear the page by clicking on the "clear" icon \ using the keyboard shortcut "R", and start a new dictation.
All your dictations will be saved under "notes" on the right, you may go back to them and add or change a dictated text at any time.
Editing: You may edit the text manually if needed, as you would edit text in other platforms.
Punctuation marks
To dictate punctuation marks, simply say the mark you would like to add, and Voiceitt will put that mark in for you.
For example:
To dictate "Hello, Thank you for your email! would you like to add anything? please comment below."
Say: "Hello comma Thank you for your email exclamation point would you like to add anything question mark please comment below period"
You can see the full list of punctuation options if you click on the 'i' icon near "text formatting".
To type in the word, instead of the mark, simply add a "literally" before the mark.
For example:
To dictate: "I don't recommend using an exclamation point"
Say: "I don't recommend using an literally exclamation point"
Punctuation marks in English \ Australian dialects: You may also use "full stop", or "dot" instead of "period".
Voice commands:
In dictate mode, several simple voice commands are available.
In order to use voice commands, make sure "voice controls" toggle is on and blue.
On mobile phones: voice controls toggle is under "other".
* The voice commands can be used only when "tap to dictate" is pressed on and voiceitt is "listening"
* The voice commands only work within the voiceitt platform. For privacy and regulation reasons, voiceitt is not able to control other platforms.
Available voice commands:
- Stop listening
- New paragraph
- New line
- Undo
- Copy
Keyboard shortcuts:
If you are using a computer with a keyboard, you can use the keyboard instead of using your mouse for easier access. The relevant keys vary between computer brands and types.
To know what key to use. look under the button- the relevant key is written in square brackets under each button.
Using the dictated text in other places
After you have finished dictating, you may export your text, using one of two options:
1. Copy the text: By clicking on the "copy" icon \ using the keyboard shortcut "c" \ using the voice command "Copy", and pasting to the platform you desire.
2. Share text: By clicking on the "share" icon \ using the keyboard shortcut "H".
settings and adjustments:
Voice- You may choose a synthetic voice you like through the settings. Read here on how to choose your voice.
Voice output speed- make the output voice talk faster or slower. Go to Menu -> settings -> General -> Playback speed.
Silence time out- If you need more time to take a breath between words, without Voiceitt stopping to listen, you may adjust the time Voiceitt will recognize as the end of your sentence. Go to Menu -> Settings ->general -> silence time out -> make it longer up to 3 seconds.
Flip text- If you want you conversation partner to be able to easily read the text as they are facing you, you may flip the text for easier access for your conversation partner. Go to Menu -> settings-> extra options -> enable flip text