How To 4 min read Updated February 2, 2026

How to Dictate in Bear App on Mac: Voice Notes

Bear's beautiful interface makes it a joy to use for notes. Add voice dictation and you can capture ideas even faster. Here's how to dictate in Bear.

Table of Contents

  1. Bear + Voice Dictation
  2. Getting Started
  3. Workflow Tips
  4. Using Tags by Voice

Bear + Voice Dictation

1 Open Bear

Launch Bear and create a new note or open an existing one.

This section covers important information about bear + voice dictation. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Getting Started

2 Click to Position Cursor

Click where you want to start typing in your note.

This section covers important information about getting started. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Workflow Tips

3 Activate Voice Anywhere

Click the floating mic to start dictating.

This section covers important information about workflow tips. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Using Tags by Voice

4 Speak Your Note

Dictate your thoughts naturally. Bear will capture them in real-time.

This section covers important information about using tags by voice. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add Bear tags by voice?
Dictate 'hashtag' followed by your tag name. You may need to edit the formatting slightly.
Does dictation sync across Bear devices?
Yes, your dictated notes sync via iCloud just like any Bear notes.
What's the best way to use dictation in Bear?
Dictate the content first, then quickly add tags and format. It's faster than trying to format while speaking.

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