Fact · Dictation
In supported languages, Dictation on iPhone inserts commas, periods and question marks as you speak, without a spoken command.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“In supported languages, Dictation automatically inserts commas, periods, and question marks as you dictate.”
Dictate text on iPhone, Apple Inc., 2026, Note under the Add punctuation step.
Open the original- What it measures
- Apple's iPhone Dictation guide, as read on 2026-10-16.
- What it does not show
- Automatic insertion covers three marks only, and it depends on the language. Apple does not list the supported languages on this page.
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