{"id":25710,"date":"2012-04-08T22:10:06","date_gmt":"2012-04-08T16:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=25710"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:40:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:10:37","slug":"speak-to-type-blogging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/04\/speak-to-type-blogging\/","title":{"rendered":"Dictation Software for Blogging: Write Posts by Voice in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In April 2012 I wrote an entire blog post without typing a word, using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. After researching forums, it seemed the most accurate option, and it let me write much longer posts. I later tried Google Docs voice typing too. Today <strong>dictation software<\/strong> is built into every major platform and AI has made it far more accurate. Here are the best ways to blog by voice in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/dragon-options.png\" alt=\"Dictation software options for blogging\" width=\"458\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/dragon-options.png 458w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/dragon-options-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/dragon-options-50x37.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> For free dictation, use Windows voice typing (press Win+H), Mac Dictation (press the Fn or microphone key twice), or Google Docs voice typing in Chrome. For heavy professional use with custom vocabulary and commands, Dragon Professional is still a strong paid option. AI transcription apps and phone keyboards (Gboard, iOS) also work well for drafting on the go.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acf6e0cdeb4f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acf6e0cdeb4f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/04\/speak-to-type-blogging\/#Best_dictation_software_in_2026\" >Best dictation software in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/04\/speak-to-type-blogging\/#Tips_for_blogging_by_voice\" >Tips for blogging by voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/04\/speak-to-type-blogging\/#Dictation_vs_AI_writing\" >Dictation vs AI writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/04\/speak-to-type-blogging\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/04\/speak-to-type-blogging\/#Is_free_dictation_accurate_enough_for_blogging\" >Is free dictation accurate enough for blogging?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/04\/speak-to-type-blogging\/#Does_Dragon_still_exist\" >Does Dragon still exist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/04\/speak-to-type-blogging\/#Can_I_dictate_directly_into_WordPress\" >Can I dictate directly into WordPress?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_dictation_software_in_2026\"><\/span>Best dictation software in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Windows voice typing:<\/strong> press Win+H in any text box; supports punctuation and automatic formatting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mac Dictation:<\/strong> System Settings &gt; Keyboard &gt; Dictation; works on-device for many languages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Google Docs voice typing:<\/strong> Tools &gt; Voice typing in Chrome; great for long drafts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dragon Professional:<\/strong> trainable accuracy, custom words and voice commands for Windows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone keyboards:<\/strong> Gboard and the iPhone keyboard microphone handle quick ideas anywhere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI transcription apps:<\/strong> record yourself talking, then transcribe and edit; tools based on modern speech models are very accurate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_blogging_by_voice\"><\/span>Tips for blogging by voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Outline headings first, then dictate one section at a time.<\/li>\n<li>Say punctuation (&#8220;comma&#8221;, &#8220;full stop&#8221; or &#8220;period&#8221;, &#8220;new paragraph&#8221;) where needed.<\/li>\n<li>Use a decent headset or USB microphone in a quiet room.<\/li>\n<li>Dictate fast, edit later; don&#8217;t fix mistakes mid-flow.<\/li>\n<li>Read the draft aloud once more before publishing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dictation_vs_AI_writing\"><\/span>Dictation vs AI writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dictation keeps your own voice and experience in the post, which readers and Google value. AI tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2023\/01\/chatgpt-ai-chatbot-answers\/\">ChatGPT<\/a> can help tidy a dictated draft, but the ideas should stay yours.<\/p>\n<p>Polish the result with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/blog-proofreading-tips\/\">blog proofreading tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_free_dictation_accurate_enough_for_blogging\"><\/span>Is free dictation accurate enough for blogging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for most people. Expect to edit names, technical terms and punctuation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Dragon_still_exist\"><\/span>Does Dragon still exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dragon is now focused on professional and medical editions under Microsoft&#8217;s Nuance; consumer versions are limited.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_dictate_directly_into_WordPress\"><\/span>Can I dictate directly into WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Windows voice typing and Mac Dictation work in the WordPress editor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In April 2012 I wrote an entire blog post without typing a word, using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. 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