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# Use voice input

> Speak your prompts instead of typing them.

You can use your microphone to speak prompts instead of typing.

## Start voice input

Click the **microphone** button in the composer toolbar. Your browser will ask for microphone permission if it hasn't been granted yet.

## How it works

The extension uses your browser's built-in speech recognition. When you speak, your words appear as text in the composer. You can edit the text before sending, just like a typed message.

## Troubleshooting

* **Permission denied** — If you blocked microphone access, update your Chrome site permissions for the extension to allow it.
* **Not available** — Browser speech recognition may not be supported in all browsers or environments. If the microphone button is unavailable, type your prompts instead.