Answer
Enable dictation in your device settings, then tap the microphone icon on your keyboard when entering a free-text response in ANVL.
Steps
1. iOS Devices (iPhone and iPad)
Enable Voice-to-Text
Go to Settings > Siri & Search.
Turn on:
Listen for “Hey Siri”
Press Side Button for Siri
Go to Settings > General > Keyboard.
Toggle on Enable Dictation.
Use Voice-to-Text in ANVL
Open the ANVL app.
Navigate to a free-text response field.
Tap inside the text box to open the keyboard.
Tap the microphone icon on the keyboard.
Speak clearly into your device.
Tap Done or wait for dictation to stop.
Review and edit before submitting.
2. Android Devices (Generic)
Enable Google Voice Typing
Go to Settings > System > Languages & Input (may vary by device).
Tap On-screen Keyboard or Virtual Keyboard.
Ensure Google Voice Typing is enabled.
Optional (Voice Match setup):
Go to Google Voice Typing > Voice Match.
Enable Access with Voice Match if desired.
Use Voice-to-Text in ANVL
Open the ANVL app.
Tap a free-text field.
Tap the microphone icon on the keyboard.
Speak clearly.
Stop dictation manually or wait for it to finish.
Review and edit before submitting.
3. Samsung Devices
Samsung devices may use either:
Samsung Keyboard Voice Input, or
Google Voice Typing
Select Preferred Input Method
Go to Settings > General Management > Language and Input.
Select On-screen Keyboard.
Choose Samsung Keyboard or Google Voice Typing.
Use in ANVL
Open a free-text field in ANVL.
Tap the microphone icon on the keyboard.
Speak clearly.
Review and edit before submitting.
4. Windows Tablets / Surface Devices
Enable Speech Recognition
Go to Settings > Time & Language > Speech.
Select Get Started under Microphone setup.
Enable Online Speech Recognition:
Go to Settings > Privacy > Speech.
Turn on Online speech recognition.
Use Voice-to-Text in ANVL
Open ANVL in the Windows app or browser.
Click inside a free-text field.
Press Windows + H to start dictation
or tap the microphone icon on the keyboard.Speak clearly.
Stop dictation manually or use voice commands such as “stop dictation.”
Review and edit before submitting.
Additional Tips
Speak clearly at a moderate pace.
Reduce background noise for better accuracy.
Always review text before submitting.
Dictation accuracy may vary based on language settings and device model.
Permissions Model
Users: ANVL Workflows User
Permission Level: TECH
Special Rights: N/A
Distribution Lists: N/A