Google just added the ability to use voice typing in Slides. There is one caveat though… it only works in the Speakers notes section. Here’s how it works.
From the Tools menu, choose Voice type speaker notes.

You may get a message asking for permission to access your microphone. Allow this.

Once you do, just click the microphone icon and begin speaking.

While you are talking, the icon looks like this:
And this is the end result:
Again, this only works in the speakers notes. But, you could copy and paste that text into the slide itself for an easy workaround.
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Google Classroom just added a “Copy code” option! Now you can quickly copy your enrollment code to give to students.


I’m Chris Malanga and I’ve been an Educational Technologist with the Northern Buckeye Education Council/NWOCA since 2016. In this role, I help teachers, administrators, and students integrate technology into our schools. My passion is helping people develop skills to change the world of education!