Voice Typing (Dictation) Keyboard Shortcut
Press Win+H on Windows, or Fn twice on the Mac, to start dictating text.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start dictation | fn fn (press twice) | Win+H | |
| Voice typing (Google Docs) | ⌘⇧S | Ctrl+Shift+S | |
| Stop dictation | fn (once) / Esc | say "stop listening" / Esc |
Type with your voice
On Windows press Win+H to open voice typing in any text field. On the Mac, press the fn (or Globe) key twice to start Dictation. Both turn your speech into text and handle basic punctuation when you say it.
Inside Google Docs
Google Docs has its own built-in voice typing: Ctrl+Shift+S (Windows) or ⌘⇧S (Mac) opens the microphone panel, which is more accurate for long documents.
FAQ
What is the voice typing shortcut on Windows?
Press Win+H to open voice typing in any text box on Windows 10 and 11.
How do I start dictation on a Mac?
Press the fn (Globe) key twice; you can change the trigger in System Settings > Keyboard > Dictation.
Does Google Docs have voice typing?
Yes — press Ctrl+Shift+S (⌘⇧S on Mac) to open the Voice typing tool in Google Docs.