Google Docs Voice Typing Gets More Accurate And Browser Support Expands
Google Docs has offered voice typing on the web since 2015 and the input method is now set to get “enhancements” (google docs voice typing iPhone) that will also improve automatic captioning in Google Slides. (Google Docs Voice Typing Online) When viewing a Google document, Tools > Voice Typing opens a floating microphone that accepts input until you click it again. (google docs voice typing android) You can also edit and format with your own voice. (how to use google docs voice typing)
The upcoming update will “reduce transcription errors and reduce audio loss,” but Google doesn’t provide any specific examples. (Google Docs Voice Typing Mobile) Google Docs voice typing will also get “expanded availability for most major browsers”. (google docs voice typing app) At the moment, the feature is “only available in the Chrome browser” and doesn’t work in Safari. (Google Docs Voice Typing Gets More Accurate And Browser Support Expands)
These transcription quality updates will also apply to automated captions in Google Slides that help audience members read/caption your presentation. (Google Docs Voice Typing Online)
We expect this release to lead to more inclusive and accessible user interactions in Docs and Slides.
These features are rolling out now and will be available in full over the next month for free and paid workspace levels. (Google Docs Voice Typing In Mobile)
Meanwhile, Google Docs is also introducing support for non-printing characters that help display hard paragraphs/breaks, line/soft breaks, (Google Docs Voice Typing From Video) section breaks, page breaks, column breaks, tabs, and space. (Google Docs Voice Typing Android) These symbols can be useful when formatting a document. (Google Docs Voice Typing Gets More Accurate And Browser Support Expands)
To enable it on the web, open View > Show non-printable characters in the coming weeks.
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