HT202584: Use your voice to enter text on your Mac

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d.foroutanian

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Q: Is the native dictation feature on Yosemite adaptive?

Does it "learn" its user over time?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Jan 24, 2015 7:51 AM

I have this question too

Q: Is the native dictation feature on Yosemite adaptive?

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by Japib,Helpful

Japib Jan 24, 2015 7:55 AM in response to d.foroutanian
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Jan 24, 2015 7:55 AM in response to d.foroutanian

No, because it uses server data that is constantly updated. It's not like in windows, but it works WAY better than windows.
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d.foroutanian Jan 24, 2015 11:20 AM in response to Japib
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Jan 24, 2015 11:20 AM in response to Japib

Quite clear. Thanks!

So Windows has this functionality too? I thought it could only be done on Windows by using something like Dragon Naturally Speaking.
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by Linc Davis,

Linc Davis Jan 24, 2015 2:33 PM in response to d.foroutanian
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Jan 24, 2015 2:33 PM in response to d.foroutanian

"The more you use Dictation, the better it understands you. Dictation learns the characteristics of your voice and adapts to your accent."

Mac Basics: Dictation lets you speak text instead of typing - Apple Support
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