![]() This comes disabled by default, which makes the feature unknown to even the most seasoned Mac users. To enable it, open System Preferences and then click on Dictation & Speech. With Yosemite, both of these have been merged into Dictation Commands, which streamlines the whole dictation process in OS X. ![]() Even more, those commands lived as a separate entity from Dictation. In previous versions of OS X, the Voice Command feature used Speakable Items, which let you control your Mac using interaction commands for basic actions, such as switching applications or opening websites. Here are a few great Dictation tips that you will definitely want to put into practice if you own a Mac with the latest OS. (via Shutterstock)īut even if Siri is still some time away from the Mac, the current Voice Dictation feature on OS X Yosemite is a surprisingly powerful improvement on previous versions of it, delivering a much more interactive experience for users of Apple desktops and laptops. As a user of both an iPhone and an iPad, I’ve experienced the way Siri shows how advanced mobile devices can be (and really fun too, as our editor-in-chief recently tweeted). As useful as Siri is, I’m still hoping (along with many Mac users) it will make its appearance in OS X.
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