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Where is the microphone key on MacBook Pro?
If you don’t see a microphone key, use the Dictation shortcut (commonly Fn twice) or set a custom shortcut in System Settings.
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Last updated: 2025-12-26  The “microphone key” is a Dictation shortcut key with a microphone icon in the top row (function keys). Some MacBook Pros have it; others rely on the standard Dictation shortcut (often Fn twice) instead.

How to find it

Look at the top row of keys for a microphone icon (Dictation key).

If you have it: click into any text field and press the microphone key to start Dictation.

If you don’t: use the Dictation shortcut (commonly pressing Fn twice).

Set or change the Dictation shortcut

Open System Settings → Keyboard → Dictation.

Find the Dictation Shortcut dropdown and choose an option (or Customize).

Test it in Notes or any text box.
Tip: if you dictate frequently, Voice Type adds a separate hold-to-dictate hotkey that can feel more reliable than a start/stop toggle.

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