Have you ever been in need of transcription software and wondered if the district had anything to offer? Well, Google has a free solution, Google Voice Typing, and it is quite impressive. Voice typing is offered in over 119 languages and dialects but only works in the Chrome Browser. Give it a try:
1. Open a blank Google Doc.
2. Under the “Tools” drop down menu, select “Voice Typing.”
3. Ensure the Voice Typing button appears
4. Ensure your microphone is turned on and select your language. This is not a translator. You need to select the language you are going to speak.
5. Click the recording button and begin speaking.
Whenever the Voice Typing tool is active, you will see this red circle on the Google Doc windows tab:
