If you cannot find the Voice Typing option in the Tools section of Google Docs, you’re most likely using an unsupported browser. Here’s the thing: if you aren’t using Google Chrome, you’ll miss out on some of the best features of Google Docs. A good example is the Offline Typing.
Moreover, why doesn’t Google Docs voice typing work when I restart my browser?
If nothing changes and Google Docs Voice Typing still doesn’t work when you restart your browser, run the recommended troubleshooting checks below. Switch to Chrome If you cannot find the Voice Typing option in the Tools section of Google Docs, you’re most likely using an unsupported browser.
On the first usage of the Voice Typing feature on Chrome, you might be prompted to grant the website (i. e, Google Docs) access to the microphone on your PC or Mac. Click on Allow. If you can’t remember whether or not you granted Google Docs microphone access, or perhaps you clicked Deny by accident, there’s a way to check and rectify the problem.
You might be asking “Why can’t I enable voice typing on Google Chrome on Mac?”
Lets find out! if Google Chrome isn’t on the list of apps listed in the Microphone section, try using Voice Typing on Google Docs and lookout for a confirmation prompt that looks like the one below. Tap OK to proceed. If Google Chrome still doesn’t appear on the Microphone permission page, you’d have to reinstall the browser on your Mac.
Why can’t I access Voice Typing in my G Suite file?
If you are trying to access voice typing in a Word file, be aware that this feature is not available for that format. If you are trying to access voice typing in a Docs file and don’t see this option, it’s possible this feature is turned off by the G Suite administrator at your school.
Can You voice type on Google Slides?
Google stated that the voice typing feature is only available on Google Chrome. You can type and edit by speaking in Google Docs or in Google Slides speaker notes. Note: This feature is only available in Chrome browsers.