> For AI agents: the complete documentation index is at [llms.txt](https://saydart.com/llms.txt). A concatenated dump of public pages is at [llms-full.txt](https://saydart.com/llms-full.txt). Markdown versions of pages are available at the same path with a `.md` extension (for example `https://saydart.com/workflows/excel.md`).

Source: https://saydart.com/guides/

# SayDart guides

Start dictating, set up translation and find your way back to saved results.

## Choose free voice typing software

Compare trials, free plans, built-in dictation and browser notepads by features, allowance and where you want to write.

## Get started

Set up your microphone and shortcut, then make a short recording.

## Translate what you say

Choose a target language, then use Translate in the Quick Dock or your Translation shortcut: Right Shift + Right Alt on Windows and Right Shift + Right Option on Mac. Review the translated result.

## Reuse saved History

View original transcripts, translate saved records, switch result versions and recover available text or recordings.

## Voice typing or transcription?

Choose between writing into a text field and creating a record of speech.

## Understand voice typing privacy

Understand cloud processing, local history, shared data and your controls.

## Fix Claude Code voice mode

Claude Code's /voice not available over SSH, in WSL or with an API key? Match the error to the documented fix, or dictate and copy and paste instead.

## More guides

## Interface and speech languages

## Voice typing not working?

## How to dictate on a Mac

## Mac dictation not working?

## Gboard voice typing on Windows: what works on a PC

## Google Docs voice typing not working: fixes and a desktop alternative

## Best microphone for dictation: how to choose

## Microphone for vibe coding and push-to-talk dictation

## FAQ

### Are these guides for the current app?

Yes. Steps show Windows; on Mac use Right Option.