All Dictation Commands for Mac: Complete List (2026)

Mac dictation supports voice commands for punctuation and formatting. Here's a complete list of all the commands you can use while dictating.

Table of Contents

  1. Punctuation Commands
  2. Formatting Commands
  3. Navigation Commands
  4. Tips for Using Commands

Punctuation Commands

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

Formatting Commands

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

Navigation Commands

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

Tips for Using Commands

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What punctuation can I speak?
Say 'period', 'comma', 'question mark', 'exclamation point', 'colon', 'semicolon', 'quote/unquote', and more.
How do I start a new paragraph?
Say 'new paragraph' to start a new paragraph, or 'new line' for a line break without paragraph spacing.
Can I delete words by voice?
Voice control (separate from dictation) supports deletion. Basic dictation focuses on text input.

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