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Text to speech app

What is the best app to get for dictating my speech on my macbook pro?

Thank you.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 10, 2021 12:19 PM

3 replies

Apr 12, 2021 8:48 AM in response to Kerry_Lee

Hello Kerry_Lee,


We understand you're looking for ways to dictate your speech on your MacBook Pro.


We noticed you're using macOS Catalina, which does have keyboard dictation. This allows you to dictate text anywhere you can type it. For additional details and steps on how to turn on keyboard dictation, please see Dictate your messages and documents on Mac.


You can also use dictation commands for punctuation, formatting, capitalization, and symbols for math, currency, emoticons, and intellectual property. Please see Commands for dictating text on Mac for additional details.


macOS Catalina also allows you to navigate and interact with your Mac using only your voice with Voice Control. Please see how to Use Voice Control on your Mac.


If you'd prefer to use the App Store to discover apps for your Mac, please see how to Download apps from the App Store on your Mac.


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Text to speech app

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