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Voice typing in Discord on a Mac
Use macOS Dictation to dictate in Discord chats, or use Voice Type for a dedicated hold‑to‑dictate hotkey.
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The reliable way to do “Discord dictation” on a Mac is to use system-wide Dictation (it types where your cursor is). This works in Discord DMs, server channels, and message boxes.

Enable Dictation (once)

Open System Settings → Keyboard → Dictation.

Switch Dictation to On.

Confirm your Dictation shortcut (often Fn twice).

Dictate a Discord message

Open Discord and click into a message box.

Start Dictation (microphone key if present, or the Dictation shortcut).

Speak. Use punctuation like “comma” and “new paragraph”.

Stop Dictation to insert the text.
Tip: Dictation is best for complete sentences. For quick corrections, use the keyboard for edits and navigation.

Troubleshooting (mic permissions)

Make sure Discord is allowed in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone.

Test mic input in System Settings → Sound.

If Dictation doesn’t start anywhere, see:  Dictation not working on Mac .

If you dictate daily (workflow)
If you want a consistent hold‑to‑dictate hotkey across Discord, Slack, email, and docs, Voice Type adds a dedicated workflow and stays on-device:  voice typing for Mac .

Sources

Apple: Dictate messages and documents on Mac

Apple: Control access to the microphone on Mac


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