Google Docs Voice Typing Not Working? Fix Mic, Chrome & Permissions Fast
Google Docs Voice Typing not working? If the microphone shows up but doesn’t hear you — or the Voice Typing option is missing completely — this guide walks you through the fixes that solve it most of the time.
In this video, I’ll show you how to check the right browser, confirm your microphone works in system settings, allow microphone access in Chrome, and make sure Google Docs is using the correct input device. Most Voice Typing problems are not serious — they usually come down to browser support, permissions, or the wrong mic being selected.
Chapters:
00:00 Why Google Docs Voice Typing stops working
00:28 Use Google Chrome first
01:00 Open Tools → Voice typing
01:28 Check if the option is missing
01:56 Test your microphone in system settings
02:45 Make sure the correct mic is selected
03:18 Check microphone permission in Chrome
03:55 Fix Chrome microphone selection
04:36 Most common Voice Typing mistakes
05:10 Quick recap of all fixes
05:34 Final tip and outro
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