HT202584: Use your voice to enter text on your Mac

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pemmett
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Q: In my iPad I can easily switch languages by hitting the world icon.   I have it set up to switch betwee english and spanish.  I can use both in  one document.   Is there any way to do this on the mAC other than go to system preferences?

When I am dictating on my ipad, I can switch back and forth between languages by clicking the world icon.  On the MAC it seems as though I have to go to system preferences and switch language there.   That is a little cumbersome,  Is there a way of switching on the MAC?

Paul

MacBook Pro

Posted on Sep 21, 2013 8:40 AM

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Q: In my iPad I can easily switch languages by hitting the world icon.   I have it set up to switch betwee english and span ... more

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  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Sep 21, 2013 8:44 AM in response to pemmett
    Level 8 (49,784 points)
    Mac OS X
    Sep 21, 2013 8:44 AM in response to pemmett

    Add the input menu to the menu bar. Language & Text System preferences, Input Source tab.

    You can also set a shortcut to switch between input methods.

    It's default is cmd-space, but that has been taken by Spotlight, so you'll have to change it.

  • by Eric Root,Helpful

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 21, 2013 8:50 AM in response to pemmett
    Level 9 (70,061 points)
    iTunes
    Sep 21, 2013 8:50 AM in response to pemmett

    System Preferences/Language & Text/Input Sources - Select the languages you want and then Show Input menu in menu bar. This allows you to switch back and forth from the menu bar.

     

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