Dictate

You can dictate text instead of typing it. Make sure Enable Dictation is turned on (go to Settings > General > Keyboard).

Note: Dictation may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary.

Dictate text. Tap the Dictate key on the onscreen keyboard or Search field, then speak. Tap Done when you finish.

The onscreen keyboard showing the Dictate key to the left of the Space bar.

Add text. Tap the Dictate key again and continue dictating. To insert text, tap to place the insertion point first. You can also replace selected text by dictating.

Add punctuation or format text. Say the punctuation or format. For example, “Dear Mary comma the check is in the mail exclamation mark” becomes “Dear Mary, the check is in the mail!” Punctuation and formatting commands include: