How to Dictate Punctuation on iPhone

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Activate the Dictation feature

   Open any app that uses the keyboard, such as Notes or Messages. Tap the microphone icon located in the bottom-right corner of the keyboard to begin listening.

   Note: Ensure Dictation is enabled in Settings > General > Keyboard > Enable Dictation.
2. 1 min

   Speak standard punctuation marks

   Dictate your sentence normally and include the name of the punctuation mark where you want it placed. For example, say "period," "comma," "question mark," or "exclamation point" to insert them into your text.

   Note: The iPhone will automatically convert the spoken word into the appropriate symbol.
3. 30 sec

   Control text layout with breaks

   Use the command "new line" to move the cursor to the next line without finishing the paragraph. Use the command "new paragraph" to insert a blank line and start a new block of text.

   Note: These commands are essential for maintaining document structure while dictating long-form content.
4. 30 sec

   Dictate special characters and symbols

   You can insert technical or currency symbols by speaking their names. Try commands like "at sign," "ampersand," "dollar sign," or "plus sign" to place these characters precisely where needed.

5. 15 sec

   Stop the dictation session

   Tap the keyboard icon or the microphone icon again to stop recording. Review the generated text to ensure all punctuation marks were recognized correctly.

   Note: If a punctuation mark is incorrect, tap the word in the text field to manually adjust it using the keyboard.