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Commands for working with text work in both Dictation mode and Spelling mode.

Checked against its source on October 16, 2026

In the source's own words

“Commands for working with text are shared between Dictation mode and Spelling mode.”

Voice Control commands to interact with your Mac, Apple Support, Mac User Guide (macOS 27 version of the page), 2026, Enter text.

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What it measures
Apple's example: in Dictation mode, say Replace cat with dog; in Spelling mode, say Replace Charlie Alfa Tango with Delta Oscar Golf.
What it does not show
The example phrases come from Apple's page; the page does not list every text command.

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