Official documentation
Use voice mode (Claude Help Center)
Anthropic, Anthropic, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Claude's help article on voice mode, including how dictation differs from voice mode and where each is available.
- How much weight it carries
- First-party help page, dated September 16, 2026 on the page. Applies to Claude's own apps only.
Facts taken from this source
- Claude's help center says that in Claude Cowork and Claude Code, dictation is available but voice mode is not.
“In Claude Cowork and Claude Code, dictation is available but voice mode isn't.” (FAQ)
- In Claude, dictation converts speech to text so you can type prompts by speaking, while voice mode is a two-way spoken conversation.
“Dictation converts your speech to text so you can type prompts by speaking.” (FAQ)
- Anthropic's voice mode help article says voice mode supports many more languages, on all plans and on Claude Mobile, Claude Desktop and the web.
“Voice mode supports many more languages, on all plans and on Claude Mobile, Claude Desktop, and web.” (Can I use voice mode in languages other than English?)
Pages that rest on this source
- Voice Typing in Google Docs, Word and Every Other AppTopic
- How to Dictate Into Any App: Built-in vs System-WideGuide
- Dictation in Mac Apps: Word, Pages, Notes, Mail, TerminalGuide
- Voice Input for Claude Code, Cursor and AI Coding ToolsGuide
- What is the difference between ChatGPT dictation and voice mode?Question
- Speech to Text AI: Dictation, Assistants and Voice AgentsTopic
- Dictation in ChatGPT and Claude: Speaking Your PromptsGuide
- What languages does Claude dictation support?Question