If you don't have a program for speech-to-text (e.g., Dragon products are compatible with BestNotes), you can use your mobile device's dictation software (Google Talk or iOS Dictation). Look for the Microphone icon.

Permissions Required

No specific BestNotes permissions are required.

Using Mobile Dictation

If you don't have a dedicated speech-to-text program, you can utilize the dictation features built into your mobile device. The microphone icon indicates the dictation function.

Android (e.g., Swipe & Samsung)

On Android devices, look for the microphone icon on your keyboard to activate dictation.

Android keyboard with microphone icon

Android dictation in progress

Apple iOS

On Apple iOS devices, the microphone icon is typically found on the keyboard.

iOS keyboard with microphone icon

iOS dictation in progress

Using Dictated Text in BestNotes

After dictating your text, you have two primary options for incorporating it into BestNotes:

  • Save the dictated text to a plain note, then copy the text to other parts of BestNotes (for more information on safely copying text with BestNotes, click HERE).
  • OR Clone a note (for more information, click HERE).
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