Speechy guides
How to dictate on a Mac, fix it when it stops working, and pick the right app.
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Mac dictation not working? 9 fixes to try
Apple Dictation can stop working when a setting is off, the wrong microphone is picked, or the shortcut changed. Here is every fix Apple lists, as a checklist you can tick off, and what to do if you dictate a lot.
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The best dictation apps for Mac in 2026
Seven apps for talking instead of typing: what each is best at, where your voice goes, and which can also answer from your apps. We make Speechy, so it is listed first.
Say it. Speechy writes it.
Hold Fn, speak, and clean text lands in any app on your Mac.