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Mac dictation,
made simple.
A little setup. A few good habits. Practical guides for getting your thoughts onto the page with your voice.
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How to dictate on a Mac
Set up your Mac, choose a dictation tool, and speak your first useful sentence. Includes the built-in option, Echo’s setup, and a first sentence to try.
Read the getting started guidefnHold a key. Say a thought.
Let go. Your words, ready to use.
Find your next step
Choose a workflow, solve a snag, or make dictation feel more like you.
Offline dictation on your Mac
Prepare your speech model and choose a cleanup mode that works without Wi-Fi.
3 min read Choosing a toolEcho or Apple Dictation?
An honest comparison of setup, shortcuts, cleanup, and where your data goes.
3 min read Everyday writingWrite your next email out loud
Turn a spoken thought into a clear email, with examples you can adapt.
3 min read Everyday writingVoice typing in Google Docs on Mac
Use Docs’ built-in microphone or Echo’s shortcut, with clear setup steps for each.
3 min read LanguagesDictate in the languages you use
Set up your languages and switch between dictations without changing a setting.
2 min read TroubleshootingMac dictation not working? Start here.
Work out whether the problem is listening, recognition, cleanup, or pasting.
3 min read AI & writingClean up dictation. Keep your voice.
Understand what cleanup changes, which mode to choose, and what to check.
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