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Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

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Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

#4
Amazing, I always wanted a feature like this. Sometimes, we're so tired to move our fingers to type something. I hope they make it as convenient as possible, like introducing voice typing in Google Keep, and creating a complete note just by saying OK Google.

Sometimes, things pop-up in mind suddenly and we need to note them down right away.This is definitely the coolest feature. Also, on the other side, this is also helpful to people who face problems with typing, or somehow can't type (temporary injury in hand, or slow typing speed, etc.)

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

#6
Google Now has been used as voice reminder keeper by me for a long time!

There are cases where it can still miss by a large margin, but general usability has greatly improved over past 2 years.

I would love to see that this thing become smarter, that it can detect you are saying a list of things then format them automatically. That well be truly AMAZING!

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

#8
Seriously folks, this is awesome. Does anyone have a recommendation of a USB microphone/headset that will work with Ubuntu so that I can start using this a bit more comfortably?

I did not know voice typing was possible before, this has made my day. All I need now is to invest in a decent microphone!

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

#9
This had been announced back in September 2015, albeit from a Google Docs for Education point of view:

https://googleblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/09/google-docs-classr...

Under the first video, see "With Voice typing, you can record ideas or even compose an entire essay without touching your keyboard."

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It seems that what's new are the "Voice commands" to Select Text, Format, etc. etc. That's really great! Take a look at the commands here:

https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

#10
I would like to use this kind of thing even if I had to type the commands... anything to avoid mousing, and holding down arrow keys, and all that tedious stuff. Typing sentences is totally natural for me, I can do it all day. For years I've been dreaming of a renaissance of ed-like editors.
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