Microsoft rolls out Dictate to OneNote for Mac

A handy feature from OneNote on Windows has made its way to macOS.

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What you need to know

A powerful feature from OneNote on Windows has made its way to OneNote for Mac. You can now use the Dictate feature when running OneNote on macOS. The tool allows you to format and organize text from speech. It utilizes artificial intelligence to transcribe spoken words into text.

Dictate supports auto-punctuation, though you can disable the feature if you’d like. The feature works with more than 50 languages, all of which are listed in aMicrosoft support document. You can also choose to filter out profanity or sensitive language if you’d like.

Here’s how to use the feature, asoutlined by Microsoft:

Microsoft also shared some tips and tricks for the feature:

Click theHelpbutton on theDictationtoolbar to view a list of supported commands in your language.

To use Dictate, your Mac has to have a stable internet connection and a microphone.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.