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Voice typing in
Word

Voice typing in
Word

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  • 3x faster than typing

  • Over 99% accuracy in 50 languages

  • Automatic punctuation and grammar fixes

  • Let AI clean up your text

Over 99% accuracy in 50 languages
3x faster than typing emails
Automatic punctuation powered by AI
Free speech-to-text Chrome extension

A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Microsoft Word with speech recognition software

How to use speech to text in Word

How to use speech to text in Word

How to use speech to text in Word

Or watch the Youtube video

Or watch the Youtube video

Step 1

Start your free trial with the Voicy app or Chrome extension

Download the Voicy app

Voicy adds AI voice dictation to Microsoft Word, so you can speak naturally and get polished text back. It works with Microsoft 365 Word, Word 2021, older desktop versions, and Word Online. Start a free trial on Windows, Mac, or Chrome and use speech to text in Word for reports, client notes, essays, and meeting summaries.

Step 3

Start dictating your document

A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Microsoft Word with speech recognition software
A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Microsoft Word with speech recognition software

Step 2

Open a document in Microsoft Word

Open Microsoft Word and start a new document, or open the file you need to work on. Voicy works with Microsoft 365 Word, Word Online, and older desktop versions, so you can dictate into the version you already use instead of switching tools. That matters even more for Windows users who are comparing Word Dictate against Win+H Voice Typing.

A screenshot of voice to text functionality with Voicy on Microsoft Word

Step 3

Click the Voicy microphone to start recording

Click the microphone to start recording. Speak naturally and Voicy will turn your words into clean text with punctuation. When you are done, click the microphone again to stop. Your dictated text will appear right inside Microsoft Word.

A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Google docs with speech recognition software
A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Google docs with speech recognition software

Step 3

Start dictating your document in Word

Click the microphone to start recording. Speak naturally and Voicy will turn your words into clean text with punctuation. When you are done, click the microphone again to stop. Your dictated text will appear right inside Microsoft Word.

A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Word

Voicy vs Word Dictate and Windows Voice Typing

FeatureVoicy⭐ RecommendedWord Dictate ButtonWindows Win+H
Accuracy99%+~90%~90%
Auto punctuationLimited
Works in Word desktop
Works in Word Online
Grammar correction
AI writing assistant
50+ languagesLimitedLimited
Works in every appSome apps

Privacy FAQs

Voicy is private by design. Here are the answers to your most asked privacy questions.

Can you read what I write with Voicy?

Nobody can read your transcripts or listen to your recordings.

Do you save my recordings and transcripts?

We do not store your transcripts or recordings anywhere in our database.

Where is my dictation stored?

Your transcripts are only stored on your device locally.

Do you use my transcripts for research or to train an AI?

We do not use your recordings to train an AI model or for any other purpose. We do not store your transcripts or recordings at all.

Privacy FAQs

Voicy is private by design. Here are the answers to your most asked privacy questions.

Can you read what I write with Voicy?

Nobody can read your transcripts or listen to your recordings.

Do you save my recordings and transcripts?

We do not store your transcripts or recordings anywhere in our database.

Where is my dictation stored?

Your transcripts are only stored on your device locally.

Do you use my transcripts for research or to train an AI?

We do not use your recordings to train an AI model or for any other purpose. We do not store your transcripts or recordings at all.

Privacy FAQs

Voicy is private by design. Here are the answers to your most asked privacy questions.

Can you read what I write with Voicy?

Nobody can read your transcripts or listen to your recordings.

Do you save my recordings and transcripts?

We do not store your transcripts or recordings anywhere in our database.

Where is my dictation stored?

Your transcripts are only stored on your device locally.

Do you use my transcripts for research or to train an AI?

We do not use your recordings to train an AI model or for any other purpose. We do not store your transcripts or recordings at all.

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

No credit card required

7-day money back guarantee

+10,000 happy users

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

No credit card required

7-day money back guarantee

+10,000 happy users

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

No credit card required

7-day money back guarantee

+10,000 happy users

Free trial. No credit card required.

Works everywhere

Voicy works on all the websites and apps you use daily. This means you can use voice typing to write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.

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  • Microsoft Word Logo indicating microsoft word dictation with Voicy
  • Gmail logo indicating speech to text on Gmail
  • Linkedin logo
  • Substack logo
  • Facebook Messenger logo
  • Notion Logo
  • ChatGPT logo indicating speech to text on chatgpt
  • Claude Logo indicating speech to text on Claude
  • Google Docs Logo
  • Telegram logo
  • Discord Loog
  • Reddit Logo
  • Hubspot Logo
  • EverNote Logo
  • Medium logo indicating speech to text on medium
  • Trello Logo indicating speech to text on trello
  • Asana logo

Privacy First

Nobody sees your transcripts except yourself.
You can read more about our privacy policy here.

Automatic Punctuation

Voicy automatically adds perfect punctuation to your dictated text. Zero typos, perfect grammar, perfect punctuation.

Image showing a paragraph of text that has been grammar corrected by AI

+50 languages

Voicy gives you over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech-to-text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.

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Works everywhere

Voicy works on all the websites and apps you use daily. This means you can use voice typing to write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.

  • Microsoft Outlook Logo indicating voice dictation on Outlook
  • Microsoft Word Logo indicating microsoft word dictation with Voicy
  • Gmail logo indicating speech to text on Gmail
  • Linkedin logo
  • Substack logo
  • Facebook Messenger logo
  • Notion Logo
  • ChatGPT logo indicating speech to text on chatgpt
  • Claude Logo indicating speech to text on Claude
  • Google Docs Logo
  • Telegram logo
  • Discord Loog
  • Reddit Logo
  • Hubspot Logo
  • EverNote Logo
  • Medium logo indicating speech to text on medium
  • Trello Logo indicating speech to text on trello
  • Asana logo

Privacy First

Nobody sees your transcripts except yourself.
You can read more about our privacy policy here.

Automatic Punctuation

Voicy automatically adds perfect punctuation to your dictated text. Zero typos, perfect grammar, perfect punctuation.

Image showing a paragraph of text that has been grammar corrected by AI

+50 languages

Voicy gives you over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech-to-text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.

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Works everywhere

This means your voice can write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.

  • Microsoft Outlook Logo indicating voice dictation on Outlook
  • Microsoft Word Logo indicating microsoft word dictation with Voicy
  • Gmail logo indicating speech to text on Gmail
  • Linkedin logo
  • Substack logo
  • Facebook Messenger logo
  • Notion Logo
  • ChatGPT logo indicating speech to text on chatgpt
  • Claude Logo indicating speech to text on Claude
  • Google Docs Logo
  • Telegram logo
  • Discord Loog
  • Reddit Logo
  • Hubspot Logo
  • EverNote Logo
  • Medium logo indicating speech to text on medium
  • Trello Logo indicating speech to text on trello
  • Asana logo

Privacy First

Nobody sees your transcripts except yourself.
You can read more about our privacy policy here.

Automatic Punctuation

Voicy automatically adds perfect punctuation to your dictated text. Zero typos, perfect grammar, perfect punctuation.

Image showing a paragraph of text that has been grammar corrected by AI

+50 languages

Over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech to text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.

  • 🇵🇹

  • 🇫🇷

  • 🇮🇳

  • 🇷🇺

  • 🇪🇸

  • 🇨🇳

  • 🇩🇪

  • 🇬🇧

  • 🇵🇱

  • 🇰🇷

  • 🇬🇷

  • 🇺🇦

  • 🇸🇦

  • 🇦🇲

  • 🇿🇦

  • 🇮🇷

  • 🇺🇸

  • 🇫🇮

  • 🇱🇺

  • 🇯🇵

  • 🇮🇱

  • 🇸🇪

  • 🇳🇱

  • 🇩🇰

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Nicholas Cino

Truly amazing extension. Works wonders and is really fast! Reduces time of writing complex emails by about 80%!

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CL Cobb

I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.

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Pam Lang

This is the tool that I was looking for. It is amazing. I've gotten so lazy about typing anywhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this product!

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Steve Moore

Voicy is an absolute game-changer! This voice-to-text extension delivers exceptional accuracy, capturing my words perfectly every time. The speed is impressive.

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Victor Rodriguez

Almost instant replies from the creator, great support great app!

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Crystal Willis

I love Voicy!! The extension and the desktop app have saved me so much time. I have tried several different voice-to-text apps. None of them compares to Voicy!

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Nicholas Cino

Truly amazing extension. Works wonders and is really fast! Reduces time of writing complex emails by about 80%!

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CL Cobb

I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.

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Pam Lang

This is the tool that I was looking for. It is amazing. I've gotten so lazy about typing anywhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this product!

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Image of reviewer

Nicholas Cino

Truly amazing extension. Works wonders and is really fast! Reduces time of writing complex emails by about 80%!

Image of reviewer

CL Cobb

I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.

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Pam Lang

This is the tool that I was looking for. It is amazing. I've gotten so lazy about typing anywhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this product!

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

No credit card required

7-day money back guarantee

+10,000 happy users

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

No credit card required

7-day money back guarantee

+10,000 happy users

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

No credit card required

7-day money back guarantee

+10,000 happy users

Free trial. No credit card required.

Use cases

Google Docs Logo

Write Google Docs with your Voice

Use Speech-To-Text inside Google Docs to write documents in half the time.

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Gmail Logo

Write emails with dictation in Gmail

Automatic punctuation and formatting help you write perfect emails!

Read More

Microsoft Word Logo

Dictate right in Word - works perfectly

Stuck on that first line to start your doc? Just speak it out and it's there.

Read More

Outlook Logo

Look out, Outlook Voice-to-Text is here!

Voicy works perfectly in all Outlook versions to help you dictate emails.

Read More

Whatsapp Logo

Chat in Whatsapp with Speech to Text

Are you a talker but know that nobody likes voice notes?
Worry not, Voicy's got you!

Read More

Claude/ChatGpt logos

Speech-to-text in Claude and ChatGPT

Give AI the best possible prompt by using your voice. Better input leads to better output!

Read More

Use cases

Google Docs Logo

Write Google Docs with your Voice

Use Speech-To-Text inside Google Docs to write documents in half the time.

Read More

Gmail Logo

Write emails with dictation in Gmail

Automatic punctuation and formatting help you write perfect emails!

Read More

Microsoft Word Logo

Dictate right in Word - works perfectly

Stuck on that first line to start your doc? Just speak it out and it's there.

Read More

Outlook Logo

Look out, Outlook Voice-to-Text is here!

Voicy works perfectly in all Outlook versions to help you dictate emails.

Read More

Whatsapp Logo

Chat in Whatsapp with Speech to Text

Are you a talker but know that nobody likes voice notes?
Worry not, Voicy's got you!

Read More

Claude/ChatGpt logos

Speech-to-text in Claude and ChatGPT

Give AI the best possible prompt by using your voice. Better input leads to better output!

Read More

See how it works

Voice Typing in Microsoft Word

Voicy lets you use voice typing in Microsoft Word on Mac and Windows, with support for punctuation, editing, and everyday writing workflows. It works well for drafts, notes, reports, and long-form writing when you want a smoother setup than basic built-in dictation.

• Dictate directly into Microsoft Word

• Use voice commands for punctuation and editing

• Great for drafts, reports, and everyday writing

See how it works

Voice Typing in Microsoft Word

Voicy lets you use voice typing in Microsoft Word on Mac and Windows, with support for punctuation, editing, and everyday writing workflows. It works well for drafts, notes, reports, and long-form writing when you want a smoother setup than basic built-in dictation.

• Dictate directly into Microsoft Word

• Use voice commands for punctuation and editing

• Great for drafts, reports, and everyday writing

See how it works

Voice Typing in Microsoft Word

Voicy lets you use voice typing in Microsoft Word on Mac and Windows, with support for punctuation, editing, and everyday writing workflows. It works well for drafts, notes, reports, and long-form writing when you want a smoother setup than basic built-in dictation.

• Dictate directly into Microsoft Word

• Use voice commands for punctuation and editing

• Great for drafts, reports, and everyday writing

The benefits of speech to text in Word

Write 3x faster with your voice

Voice typing helps you move faster when you need to draft reports, proposals, essays, case notes, or follow-up emails in Word. Instead of typing every sentence, you can talk through the ideas first and edit afterward.

Using speech recognition software increases your speed by an average of 2x.

Perfect punctuation, automatically

Word Dictate often makes you say punctuation out loud and still leaves cleanup behind. Voicy adds commas, periods, and question marks automatically, so your draft lands closer to finished and needs less editing.

Natural sounding documents

Speaking first often produces more natural phrasing, which is useful when you are writing client updates, letters, or first drafts in Word. You keep your momentum, then polish the wording once the ideas are on the page.

AI writing assistant

Voicy does more than transcription. You can use voice commands to rewrite a paragraph, shorten a section, change the tone, translate text, or clean up messy dictation without leaving Microsoft Word.

FAQ

How is Voicy different from Word's built-in Dictate feature?

How much does Voicy cost?

Is my dictation private? Do you store what I say?

How does Voicy work in Microsoft Word?

Does Voicy work with Word 2019, Word 2021, and Microsoft 365?

What languages does Voicy support for Word dictation?

Can I dictate long documents in Word with Voicy?

Is Voicy better than Windows Voice Typing (Win+H) for Word?

Accurate speech to text inside Microsoft Word

Whether you are writing reports, essays, letters, legal drafts, or meeting notes, Voicy gives you a faster way to use speech to text in Word. It works in Microsoft Word desktop and Word Online, so teams and solo users can keep the same workflow and get cleaner drafts with less manual editing. Start with a free trial if you want a faster way to draft in Word.

This is where Voicy starts to beat Word's built-in Dictate for real work. If you need to draft client deliverables, internal docs, or high-volume admin work, you can dictate, rewrite, summarize, and adjust tone by voice in one workflow instead of bouncing between tools.

Why Word's built-in speech to text is not enough

Microsoft Word has a built-in Dictate button, and it is fine for quick notes. But many people outgrow it once they need better accuracy, smoother punctuation, faster cleanup, and AI editing help for longer documents or client-facing work.

Voicy uses newer AI speech recognition to produce cleaner text with less correction afterward. That matters even more for Windows users deciding between Word Dictate, Win+H Voice Typing, and a tool that works across every app, not just Word.