Android is one of the most widely used Operating Systems in the world. This is mainly because of the ease of use and user-friendly features it offers. While the OS is known for offering a plethora of useful features to the users, one of the best features that users can use is the option to type with their voice. This voice-to-text feature in Android allows users to get their messages typed automatically by just speaking in their language. To know how to activate the voice-to-text feature on Android, follow the information provided below.
Guide to Activate Voice to Text on Android
NOTE: The following steps are provided both for Android and iOS devices (iPad & iPhone) using Google Keyboard, also known as GBoard.
For Android
NOTE:
· Some of the below-mentioned steps might only work on Android 7.0 and above version. You can check the version of your Android device by going to the Settings> About Phone section.
· AlthoughVoice-to-text supports many languages, some languages might not be available.
Voice to Write
· To begin with, you will first need to install GBoard on your Android phone or tablet.
· Next, you will need to open any application that features typing, for example, Gmail or Word.
· Then, you will need to tap on an area where you type your text.
· After that, you will need to tap and hold the Microphone icon located at the top of your keyboard. This will activate the voice-to-text feature.
· When you see the "Speak now" prompt on your screen, you will simply need to speakthat you want to get typed automatically.
To Add Punctuation
If you want you can also use a variety of phrases to add punctuation to your messages or texts. However, it is to be noted that punctuation might not be available for all languages. Some of the phrases that you can use are as follows:
o Comma
o Period
o Question mark
o New paragraph
o Exclamation point
o New line
To Replace a Word
o To begin with, you will first need to open a document of message on your Android device with the word that you wish to change.
o Next, you will need to tap and hold the word you wish to make changes to.
o Then, you will simply need to tap on the Microphone icon located at the top of your keyboard. This will activate the voice-to-text option.
o When you see the "Speak now" prompt on your screen, you will simply need to say the new word.
On iPhone & iPad
If you are using Google Keyboard or GBoard on your iPhone or iPad, you can easily use it for the voice-to-text feature. To know how to activate the Voice-to-text feature for your iPhone or iPad, follow the information provided below.
NOTE: Gboard is available for iPhones and iPads with the version iOS 9 and higher. However, if it is to be remembered that the Voice-to-text feature is not available for all languages.
Voice to write
o To begin with, you will first need to install GBoard on your iPhone or iPad.
o Next, you will need to launch an application where you can type, for example, Gmail or MS Word.
o Then, you will need to tap on an area where you can enter messages or text.
o After that, you will simply need to tap and hold theMicrophoneicon. This will enable the Voice-to-text feature.
o Once you see the "Speak now" prompt displaying on your screen, you can begin speaking the words you wish to get typed.
To Add Punctuation
If you want you can always use different phrases to include punctuation in your texts or messages. However, it is to be noted that punctuation might not be available for all languages. Some phrases that you can add to your text are as follows:
o Comma
o Period
o Question mark
o Exclamation point
o New paragraph
To Replace a Word
o Start by opening a document or message on your iPhone or iPad with the word you wish to change.
o Next, you will need to tap and hold the word you wish to change.
o Then, you will simply need to tap and hold the Microphone icon. This will activate the voice-to-text feature.
o Now, once you see the "Speak now" prompt, you can simply speak the word you wish to add.
So, now as you know how you can activate Voice-to-text on Android or iPhone/ iPad, you can easily use this feature on your device whenever you wish to. For more information log on to how2activate to activate your device
