Dictate (Speech to Tamil)
Speak in Tamil or English and have it typed into your document
Click the microphone in the editor toolbar and speak. When you stop, your words are inserted at the cursor as normal, editable text — in Tamil or English, depending on the தமிழ் switch beside the microphone. Then check it with the same grammar checker you use for typed text.
Key benefits
Tamil and English, One Switch
The தமிழ் switch next to the microphone picks the language. On, which is the default, the microphone listens for Tamil; off, it listens for English. The microphone's label always tells you which one you will get.
You Can See It Listening
While dictation is on, the microphone turns into a blue "Listening" button with a moving sound wave, so you always know the editor can hear you. Click it to stop.
Lands at Your Cursor
When you stop, everything you said is inserted where your cursor is, ready to edit, format and grammar-check like anything you typed.
Clear Messages, Not Silence
If the microphone is blocked or missing, you are offline, or nothing was heard, a short message appears under the toolbar instead of the button doing nothing.
Dictation lets you draft text by speaking into your device microphone. The editor uses your browser speech recognition, set to Tamil (India) while the தமிழ் switch in the toolbar is on and to English while it is off, so availability and recognition accuracy depend on the browser, microphone, and speaking conditions.
How to dictate in Tamil
- Choose the language with the தமிழ் switch in the editor toolbar: on for Tamil (the default), off for English.
- Select the microphone button and allow microphone access when your browser asks. The button turns into a “Listening” indicator.
- Speak clearly, then select “Listening” to stop. Your words are inserted at the cursor as editable text.
- Review names and punctuation, and run the grammar check before sharing or exporting your document.
When voice input is useful
Dictation can speed up a first draft of a Tamil letter, meeting notes, or a longer article. You can edit the transcription in the same rich text editor used for typed text.
For example, say “நான் நாளை வருகிறேன்” and check that the editor captured the intended words before continuing. Quiet surroundings and a clear microphone generally make review easier.
Dictation needs a browser with built-in speech recognition, such as Chrome, Edge or Safari, and an internet connection. If the microphone is blocked or missing, or nothing is heard, the editor shows a short message under the toolbar.
Use cases
- Drafting a first version of a Tamil letter, article or meeting notes by speaking
- Dictating English and Tamil passages in the same document by flipping the தமிழ் switch
- Accessibility for users with typing difficulties
- Quick idea capture when a keyboard isn't convenient
- Elderly Tamil speakers who prefer speaking to typing