Using voice

# Work Users

# Intro to ChatGPT

Voice-enabled conversations with ChatGPT

Voice in ChatGPT

What it is

Voice in ChatGPT allows you to speak directly to ChatGPT and hear responses out loud, as well as use dictation to convert your spoken words into text. You can choose between Voice Mode (a two‑way conversation where you talk and listen in real time) or Dictation (speak and see your words appear as text for further refinement). For example, you might ask a question aloud and ChatGPT responds conversationally, or dictate meeting notes to quickly generate a written summary.

Why it's useful at work

Speaking is often faster than typing, and listening can make interactions more natural and hands‑free. Voice features save time during busy workdays, support accessibility, and unlock new workflows like brainstorming on the go, drafting documents while multitasking, or practicing presentations aloud. Dictation ensures that spoken ideas are captured immediately without losing detail.

Try it out

Open the ChatGPT app (mobile or desktop).

To enter Dictation mode: Tap the microphone icon in the text box and start speaking. Your words will appear as text.

To start Voice Mode: Tap and hold the large microphone button to begin a real‑time conversation. Release to stop.

You can adjust or select different voices in your settings.

Use natural speech—ChatGPT is designed to handle pauses, restarts, and conversational phrasing.

Watch a demo of using Voice Mode to practice having a difficult conversation with a colleague:

Watch a demo of using Dictation to quickly summarize meeting notes on the go:

Use cases for your role

Role	How Voice & Dictation Help
Executives & Leaders	Dictate quick emails, practice speeches, or capture strategic ideas on the move.
Sales Teams	Role‑play customer calls in Voice Mode, dictate follow‑up notes right after meetings, and practice pitches.
Marketing Teams	Brainstorm campaign slogans or ad copy aloud, then refine text versions instantly.
Finance Teams	Dictate numbers or commentary for financial reports, reducing typing errors and speeding up data capture.
HR Teams	Record candidate impressions right after interviews, or use Voice Mode to draft empathetic communication templates.
Customer Support	Practice handling tough conversations through role‑play in Voice Mode, or dictate common Q&A for internal knowledge bases.
Educators & Trainers	Use Voice Mode for interactive practice (e.g., mock Q&A), or dictate training content for quick documentation.
Product Managers	Capture feature ideas during walks, dictate meeting notes, and brainstorm aloud with ChatGPT to refine requirements.
Engineers & Analysts	Dictate technical notes or code snippets hands‑free, brainstorm solutions out loud, or draft documentation faster.
Students & Researchers	Practice presentations aloud, ask complex questions verbally, and dictate summaries of reading material.

Additional considerations

With voice conversations, audio and video clips from your voice chats are stored alongside the transcription that appears in your chat history. Audio and video clips from your voice chats will be retained for as long as the chat is part of your chat history.

Related resources

OpenAI Help Center: Voice Mode FAQ

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