> 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/gboard-voice-typing-windows/

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

Short answer: Gboard is a mobile keyboard for Android and iOS; Google doesn’t offer a Windows desktop version as of Oct 2026, so there is no official way to use Gboard voice typing on a PC. These options do work.

Reviewed October 26, 2026 against Microsoft and Google help pages

## 1. Windows voice typing (built in)

Put your cursor in a text box and press Windows key + H. Microsoft says you need an internet connection and a working microphone. You can turn on automatic punctuation in its settings and use commands such as “delete that”.

## 2. Google Docs voice typing (Google, in the browser)

If you specifically want Google’s voice typing on a PC, open a document in Google Docs in Chrome, Edge or Safari and choose Tools > Voice typing. It types inside Docs only, not in your other Windows apps.

## 3. Android emulators (possible, but awkward)

Some people run Gboard inside an Android emulator. Voice typing then only works inside the emulator window, not in Word, Outlook or your browser, so it rarely solves the real need.

## 4. A desktop dictation app

If what you liked about Gboard was talking into any app, a desktop dictation app is the closest match on Windows. SayDart types at your cursor in almost any Windows app: press Right Alt, talk, press it again.

- Filler words removed and punctuation added, or keep the Original wording.
- Dictionary for names and terms, synced to your account.
- Voice translation: speak one language, type another.
- Also on Mac (beta).
- Recognition runs in the cloud, so you need internet and an account.
- SayDart is free to start. Pro is unlimited for $12/month, billed yearly ($144), or $15 month to month. Prices exclude tax.

## Compare the options

|  | Works in all Windows apps | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gboard | No Windows version | — | Android, iPhone, iPad |
| Windows voice typing | Yes | Free, built in | Win+H; needs internet |
| Google Docs voice typing | Docs only | Free | Chrome, Edge, Safari |
| SayDart | Almost any app | Free plan; Pro | Cleanup, Dictionary, translation |

Facts checked on Microsoft and Google help pages on October 26, 2026.

## Related

- [How to voice type on Windows 11](https://saydart.com/guides/free-voice-typing-windows/)
- [Google Docs voice to text](https://saydart.com/workflows/google-docs/)
- [Free dictation software for Windows & Mac](https://saydart.com/product/free-voice-to-text/)
- [Download SayDart for Windows](https://saydart.com/download/windows/)

## FAQ

### Can I download Gboard for Windows 10 or 11?

Gboard is a mobile keyboard for Android and iOS; Google doesn’t offer a Windows desktop version as of Oct 2026.

### Is there Google voice typing for PC?

Yes, inside Google Docs: open a document in Chrome, Edge or Safari and choose Tools > Voice typing.

### What is the free option on Windows?

Windows voice typing (Windows key + H) is built in. SayDart also has a Free plan if you want cleaned-up text in almost any app.

### Does SayDart work offline?

No. Recognition runs in the cloud, so you need an internet connection.