How to Dictate in Obsidian on Mac: Voice Note-Taking

Obsidian is fantastic for building a knowledge base. Voice dictation makes capturing ideas even faster. Here's how to use speech-to-text in Obsidian.

Table of Contents

  1. Why Dictate in Obsidian
  2. Setup
  3. Daily Notes Workflow
  4. Linking While Dictating
  5. Best Practices

Why Dictate in Obsidian

1 Open Obsidian

Launch Obsidian and open or create a note where you want to capture content.

This section covers important information about why dictate in obsidian. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Setup

2 Position Your Cursor

Click where you want to add text in your note.

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

Daily Notes Workflow

3 Start Voice Anywhere

Click the floating mic button to begin dictating.

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

Linking While Dictating

4 Capture Your Thoughts

Speak naturally. Dictate ideas, notes, or journaling content.

This section covers important information about linking while dictating. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Best Practices

5 Add Links After

After dictating, use Obsidian's linking syntax to connect related notes.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I dictate Obsidian markdown syntax?
You can say 'hash' for headings, but it's easier to dictate plain text and format afterward.
Does Obsidian have built-in dictation?
Obsidian doesn't have built-in dictation, but Voice Anywhere and macOS dictation work seamlessly.
What's the best workflow for dictating in Obsidian?
Dictate your raw thoughts first, then review to add links, tags, and formatting.

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