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Office 365 - Word on the Web Dictation
This document details using the dictation feature in Word on the web.
Punctuation Commands
Editing Commands
Formatting Commands
Creating Lists Commands
Adding Comments Commands
Commands While Dictating
Symbol Commands
Mathematics Commands
Currency Commands
Emojis/Faces Commands
Dictation allows users to use speech-to-text to create content in Word on the web. This feature is also available in the desktop version as long as one is signed in with an Office 365 account; all UWGB students and staff have Office 365 accounts. All Dictation requires is a microphone and a reliable internet connection.
You may insert punctuation and make corrections using the Dictation suggestions; you may also use your keyboard.
To Turn on Dictation
1. Navigate to Home > Dictate.
***NOTE: First-time users will need to enable microphone permissions.***
2. A mic icon will appear. Wait for it to turn on before you begin speaking.
To Turn off Dictation
1. Exit Dictation with the Close (X) in the Dictation toolbar or by pressing the button in the ribbon again.
Punctuation Commands
| Phrase(s) | Output |
|---|---|
| period, full stop | . |
| comma | , |
| question mark | ? |
| exclamation mark/point | ! |
| new line | new line |
| apostrophe-s | 's |
| colon | : |
| semicolon | ; |
| open quotes | " |
| close quotes | " |
| hyphen | - |
| ellipsis, dot dot dot | ... |
| begin/single quote | ' |
| end/close single quote | ' |
| left/open parentheses | ( |
| right/close parentheses | ) |
| left/open bracket | [ |
| right/close bracket | ] |
| left/open brace | { |
| right/close brace | } |
Editing Commands
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undo |
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delete *Removes the last word or punctuation before the cursor. |
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delete that *Removes the last spoken utterance. |
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delete last (1-100) words/sentences |
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delete (word or phrase) *Example: Dictating “what a super nice day” and then saying “delete super.” would result in "what a nice day." |
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insert space |
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backspace |
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backspace (1-100) |
Formatting Commands
| bold |
| italics |
| underline |
| strikethrough |
| <format> (word or phrase) *Example: dictating "review by tomorrow at 5PM," then saying "bold tomorrow" would result in "review by tomorrow at 5PM." |
| superscript |
| subscript |
| indent |
| decrease indent |
| clear all formatting |
| align (left/center/right) |
Creating Lists Commands
| start list |
| start numbered list |
| next line |
| exit list |
Adding Comments Commands
| add comment (your message here) |
***NOTE: Saying "add comment look at this tomorrow" will insert a comment with the text "Look at this tomorrow."***
***NOTE: Saying "add comment" by itsled will create a blank comment box that can be manually typed into.***
Commands While Dictating
| show help |
| pause dictation |
| exit dictation |
***NOTE: To resume dictation, use the keyboard shortcut (ALT + `) or press the Mic icon in the floating dictation menu.***
Symbol Commands
| Phrase(s) | Output |
|---|---|
| asterisk | * |
| backslash | \ |
| forward slash | / |
| vertical bar sign, pipe character | | |
| backquote, backtick | ` |
| underscore | _ |
| m-dash | — |
| n-dash | – |
| paragraph sign/mark | ¶ |
| section sign | § |
| ampersand, and sign | & |
| at sign | @ |
| copyright sign | © |
| registered sign | ® |
| degree symbol | ° |
| caret symbol | ^ |
Mathematics Commands
| Phrase(s) | Output |
|---|---|
| percent sign | % |
| number/pound sign | # |
| plus sign | + |
| minus sign | - |
| multiplication sign | x |
| plus or minus sign | ± |
| division sign | ÷ |
| equal sign | = |
| less than sign, left angle bracket | < |
| greater than sign, right angle bracket | > |
Currency Commands
| Phrase(s) | Output |
|---|---|
| dollar sign | $ |
| pund sterling sign | £ |
| euro sign | € |
| yen sign | ¥ |
Emoji/Faces Commands
| Phrase(s) | Output |
|---|---|
| smiley face | :) |
| frowny face | :( |
| winky face | ;) |
| heart emoji | <3 |