Sidely allows you to use voice dictation to quickly and efficiently draft comments, notes, descriptions, or any other text fields. This feature saves significant time, especially when you’re on the move.
Steps to Use Voice Dictation
1. Check Your Phone Settings
Before using voice dictation in Sidely, ensure that:
Voice dictation is enabled on your device:
On Android: Check your keyboard settings to ensure the "Voice Typing" option is enabled.
On iOS: Go to Settings > Keyboard and enable "Enable Dictation."
The Sidely app has microphone access:
Verify in your app settings that Sidely is authorized to use the microphone.
2. Use Voice Dictation in Sidely
Open a text field:
Navigate to a comment, note, description, or any other text area in Sidely.
Tap to open the keyboard:
Tap the text field to bring up your device’s keyboard.
Tap the microphone icon:
Locate the microphone icon on the keyboard and tap it to activate voice dictation.
Speak clearly:
Dictate your text aloud.
Use instructions for punctuation, such as:
"Period" for a full stop.
"Comma" for a comma.
"Question mark" for a question.
"New line" to start a new line.
Review and confirm:
After completing your dictation, review the text.
Make any necessary manual corrections, then save or validate the text.
Advantages of Voice Dictation in Sidely
Speed: Save time by speaking your comments instead of typing them.
Accuracy: Voice recognition handles punctuation and capitalization effectively for clear and complete notes.
Convenience: Ideal for situations where typing might be inconvenient, such as while traveling.
FAQ
1. What if the microphone icon doesn’t appear on the keyboard?
Ensure that voice dictation is enabled in your keyboard or phone settings.
2. Does voice dictation work without an internet connection?
Most voice dictation systems require an internet connection, though some devices offer offline options.
3. Can I use voice dictation in all text fields in Sidely?
Yes, voice dictation is available for all text fields, including comments, notes, descriptions, and others.
4. What should I do if the voice recognition doesn’t understand me well?
Speak clearly and articulate your words.
Avoid background noise that might interfere with recognition.
Check the language setting on your keyboard to ensure it matches the language used in Sidely.
5. Is punctuation automatically added?
Yes, voice recognition automatically adds punctuation, but you can also dictate it explicitly (e.g., "Period," "Comma").
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