Google Sheets doesn’t have the same “Voice typing” tool that Google Docs has. On a Mac, the reliable method is to use system-wide Dictation (it types at your cursor anywhere you can type).
Enable Dictation (once)
- Open System Settings → Keyboard → Dictation.
- Switch Dictation to On.
- Confirm your Dictation shortcut (often Fn twice).
Dictate into a Google Sheets cell
- Open Google Sheets and click a cell.
- Press Enter (or double-click) to edit inside the cell.
- Start Dictation with your shortcut (or microphone key).
- Speak, then stop Dictation to insert text.
Tip: dictation is usually best for longer text cells, comments, or notes. For short numeric entry, typing is often faster.
Troubleshooting (browser mic permissions)
- Make sure your browser is allowed in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone.
- Test mic input in System Settings → Sound.
- If Dictation doesn’t start, use: Dictation not working on Mac.
If you use Sheets all day
If you want a consistent hotkey workflow (hold-to-dictate) for Sheets and every other app, Voice Type is designed for system-wide dictation on macOS: voice typing for Mac.