> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gc.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Dictation

> Dictation for prompting in GC AI

Dictation enables you to interact with GC AI by speaking, with your speech converted to text for seamless communication.

## How It Works

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1. **Activate:** Select the **microphone** button in the chat interface
2. **Speak:** Talk clearly into your microphone for up to 3 minutes
3. **Dictate:** GC AI converts your speech to text using AI
4. **Submit:** Review the dictated text and select the **Enter** button to send your message

## Features

* **Error Handling:** Automatic detection of no speech and permission issues
* **Mobile Optimized:** Works seamlessly on mobile
* **Works with Easy Prompt:** After dictating, you can use [Easy Prompt™](/guides/prompting/using-easy-prompt) to refine your spoken input before sending
* **Message Queue Compatible:** Dictate follow-up messages while GC AI is still responding. They'll be queued automatically.

## Use Cases

* **Legal Research:** "What are the key provisions of the Texas AI Governance Act?"
* **Document Drafting:** "Draft a follow-up email about the unsigned NDA"
* **Risk Analysis:** "Analyze the risks in our vendor contract terms"
* **Quick Queries:** Perfect for on-the-go questions when typing isn't convenient

## Tips

* Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
* Minimize background noise
* Review dictated text before submitting
* For complex legal terms, speak slowly for accuracy