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Dictation in Jira on a Mac
Use dictation to write clearer Jira tickets (repro, expected vs actual, acceptance criteria), then edit for precision.
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Last updated: 2025-12-27  Jira tickets are mostly writing. Dictation helps you capture context quickly (especially repro steps and acceptance criteria), then you can polish specifics by hand.

Option A: Use macOS Dictation (works in the browser)

Open Jira and click into the summary/description field.

Start macOS Dictation (shortcut often Fn twice).

Speak the ticket, then stop Dictation to insert.

Edit: IDs, links, and code snippets are faster to type.

Option B: Use Voice Type (best for daily ticket writing)

Install Voice Type and set a hold‑to‑dictate hotkey.

Hold to dictate; release to finalize.

Use the same hotkey in Jira, Linear, GitHub, Slack, and docs.

A Jira ticket structure you can dictate

Summary (one sentence).

Context (why we’re doing this).

Steps to reproduce (if bug).

Expected vs actual.

Acceptance criteria (checklist).

Make Jira faster (small productivity habits)

Use Jira keyboard shortcuts to reduce mouse travel.

Dictate the bulk (prose), then type only the precise details.

If you’re remote, combine dictation with microbreaks to avoid marathon typing sessions.
Related:  work from home productivity tips  •  microbreak schedule .

Troubleshooting (mic permissions)

System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone → allow your browser (and Voice Type if you use it).

Dictation not working on Mac (checklist)

Sources

Atlassian Support: Use keyboard shortcuts (Jira Cloud)

Atlassian Support: Navigate Jira with your keyboard

Apple: Dictate messages and documents on Mac

Apple: Control access to the microphone on Mac


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