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Sash1958 Author

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Is there a way to use commands such as delete word, backspace,?

Can I use words in speech to text dictation such as replace word, delete word, backspace?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 4, 2021 9:04 AM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Apr 4, 2021 9:08 AM

Yes. Here is a guide→Use Dictation on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

You should also experiment; try phrases like “scratch that” or “backspace”. I don’t recall all of the editing commands, but it will recognize quite a few.

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