1. Windows voice typing (built in)
Put your cursor in a text box and press Windows key + H. Microsoft says you need an internet connection and a working microphone. You can turn on automatic punctuation in its settings and use commands such as “delete that”.
2. Google Docs voice typing (Google, in the browser)
If you specifically want Google’s voice typing on a PC, open a document in Google Docs in Chrome, Edge or Safari and choose Tools > Voice typing. It types inside Docs only, not in your other Windows apps.
3. Android emulators (possible, but awkward)
Some people run Gboard inside an Android emulator. Voice typing then only works inside the emulator window, not in Word, Outlook or your browser, so it rarely solves the real need.
4. A desktop dictation app
If what you liked about Gboard was talking into any app, a desktop dictation app is the closest match on Windows. SayDart types at your cursor in almost any Windows app: press Right Alt, talk, press it again.
- Filler words removed and punctuation added, or keep the Original wording.
- Dictionary for names and terms, synced to your account.
- Voice translation: speak one language, type another.
- Also on Mac (beta).
- Recognition runs in the cloud, so you need internet and an account.
- SayDart is free to start. Pro is unlimited for $12/month, billed yearly ($144), or $15 month to month. Prices exclude tax.
Compare the options
| Works in all Windows apps | Cost | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gboard | No Windows version | — | Android, iPhone, iPad |
| Windows voice typing | Yes | Free, built in | Win+H; needs internet |
| Google Docs voice typing | Docs only | Free | Chrome, Edge, Safari |
| SayDart | Almost any app | Free plan; Pro | Cleanup, Dictionary, translation |
Facts checked on Microsoft and Google help pages on October 26, 2026.