To use speech to text on Windows, open any text field, then press the Windows key + H to launch the dictation toolbar. A microphone icon will appear; click it or press Windows key + H again to start speaking, and your words will be converted to text. You can use voice commands for punctuation and to control the tool, like "new paragraph" or "stop listening," and customize settings in the Windows settings menu. Steps to Use Speech to Text Open a text field: Click into any application where you want to enter text, such as Notepad, a web browser, or a word processor. Activate the dictation tool: Press the Windows logo key + H on your keyboard. Start speaking: The dictation toolbar will appear on your screen. Click the microphone icon or press Windows key + H again to start listening, then speak into your microphone. Your words will appear as text in the text field. Use voice commands: While dictating, you can say things like "period," "question mark," "new line," or "new paragraph" to enter punctuation or control the text formatting. Stop dictating: To turn off dictation, press the Windows key + H again or say "stop listening". Tips Automatic punctuation: You can enable automatic punctuation in the speech to text settings for a more seamless experience. Settings: To find and adjust these settings, search for "Speech Settings" in the Windows Start menu. In Microsoft Word: If you're using Microsoft Word, you can also find the Dictate button on the Home tab to start voice typing.