In short
Zack Typing inserts your dictation at the cursor in Word. No Microsoft 365 subscription required.
Dictate into a Word document
- Click where the text should go.
- Press Ctrl+Space and speak.
- Press Ctrl+Space again. The text appears at the cursor.
Word Dictate and Zack Typing
| Word Dictate | Zack Typing | |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement | Microsoft 365 subscription, internet | Zack account; offline model optional |
| Voice commands | Delete, select, format, punctuation | No |
| Other programs | Word only | Word, Outlook, browser and other apps |
| Names and terms | Not documented | Personal dictionary |
Provider sources, 17 October 2026: Microsoft: Dictate your documents in Word. We develop Zack Typing.
Fit into existing text
From Basic, Zack Typing adjusts spacing and capitalization at the cursor.
Dictate into Word, Outlook and your browser
Related questions
Can I use Zack Typing alongside Word Dictate?
Yes. Zack Typing uses its own shortcut. Word Dictate remains available if your subscription includes it.