Google Docs voice typing
Voice typing and voice commands inside Google Docs and Slides speaker notes, using the speech service of your web browser.
YOUR DEVICE
Not stated. The pages we checked do not say audio stays on the device.
Not statedThe pages we checked do not say.
THE CLOUD
Not stated. The pages we checked do not say audio goes to a server or a cloud.
ALSO IN THEIR WORDS
Google states neither on-device nor cloud. It says your browser decides:
“When you turn on voice typing or captions, your web browser controls the speech-to-text service. It determines how your speech is processed and then sends the text to Google Docs or Google Slides.”
support.google.com, checked 28 Sep 2026
- Price
- No price published
- Free plan
- Not stated
- Trial
- Not stated
- Platforms
- Web
- Use
- Dictation
- Works offline
- Not stated
- Status
- Operating
- Checked
- 28 Sep 2026
Price as shown on the vendor site, 28 Sep 2026.
Features, in their words
- Voice commands
Edit and format the document by voice.
After you start voice typing, you can use commands to edit and format your document.
- Slides speaker notes
Dictate speaker notes in Google Slides.
At the top left, in the menu bar, click Tools Dictate speaker notes .
- Admin control
Workspace admins can turn the feature off.
If this feature is not enabled in your organization, it may have been turned off by your administrator.
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