Stop dictate from turning off in Word 365

Anonymous
2020-02-17T22:44:03+00:00

Is there any way that we can prevent dictate to turn off (or at least extend the time that it stays on) in Word 365? I'd really like for it not to stop listening while I'm thinking about what to say.

Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-07-18T17:14:32+00:00

    How hard can this be to fix? Please have the developers increase this time period. It really makes the feature almost unusable.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-11-12T09:59:50+00:00

    Hello everyone,

    While it is not possible to leave the dictation on all the time, I've found a sort of a workaround that makes turning on the dictation all the time less painful.

    Apparently, there is a keyboard shortcut alt+` that turns the dictation on and off. I have been using this shortcut for a couple of days and it definitely better than having to press the icon with the mouse all the time.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-02-20T23:42:51+00:00

    Hi Alpachino,

    Thanks for writing back and sharing the detailed info, as you want Dictate feature to turn off automatically, we're sorry to convey that it's not possible to achieve it currently and we suggest you add your valuable idea in Word UserVoice as the related team can take it into consideration. Your feedback is highly appreciated as it helps us to improve the functionality of the product.

    I appreciate your patience and understanding.

    Best Regards,

    Ivy

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-10-20T10:57:15+00:00

    Hi

    Given this issue was brought up some time ago and therefore, there has been ample time for Microsoft to fix (or redesign) this feature, do we know if it has been rectified yet?

    I am also frustrated at the way in which tis function turns itself off!

    Regards.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-02-25T22:18:35+00:00

    Hi JeffyP,

    Thanks for your support of our products.

    We understand how this feature will convenient your work and we are sorry for that this is no way to keep Dictate open. We kindly suggest you vote this idea in Word UserVoice, your vote may turn this feature into reality and benefit more users.

    Appreciate for your understanding and cooperation.

    Best Regards,

    Ivy

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