Knowing how to dictate a message on an iPhone is a boon if you want to save time and avoid typing text. We will therefore explain how to use the dictation instead of your keyboard on your iPhone. First of all make sure you have activated voice typing on your device. Indeed, it is possible to give different orders to your iPhone, using the magic formula " Say Siri". So, even if your iPhone is not in your hands, you can ask it to call this or that person on the speakerphone, to set up a timer, to program an alarm clock ... and also to dictate a message. Crab will reread the sms to you before sending it, asking you for confirmation. In this article, you will find the steps to follow in order to dictate a message on your iPhone device. Good reading!

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First, you will need to activate the option Activate Dictation. To do this, you will need to access the Settings and General. Then go to Keyboard and to finish press Activate Dictation.

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Here is the steps to follow to dictate a message on your iPhone device:

  • Open the application " Messages »
  • Press the key " Microphone »Placed at the bottom right of the keyboard
  •  The message reads " Speak Now »
  • Clearly dictate your text

You can now dictate your message to your iPhone. If the functionality Dictation is not sure what word you said, there is a blue line under the word so you can correct it. If you want to check the spelling of a word, then just click on the underlined word and select the correct spelling. If you want to replace a word, double-click on it and press the button Microphone. Say the word again and click the button on your iPhone keyboard.

You can add punctuation to your message by dictating it.
Here are some examples :
“Hello, I'll come see you tomorrow. »Gives voice dictation« Hello comma I'll come see you tomorrow point»

 The punctuation elements that you will be able to dictate on your iPhone are as follows:

  •  Point
  • Comma
  • Interrogation point
  • Exclamation point
  • Open quotes, close quotes
  • Open a parenthesis, close a parenthesis
  • At the line
  • Two points
  • Semicolon
  • In uppercase, to activate a capital letter the first character of the following word.
  • Insert smileys (sad, smiling, winking)

Please note that dictation is not available in all languages ​​and in all countries, data charges may apply.

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