Voice dictation for people with dyslexia
Many people with dyslexia find it easier to say what they mean than to spell it. With F5Type you press one key, speak, and get correctly spelled, punctuated text in whatever app you are using — email, Slack, Google Docs, forms. It does not diagnose or treat anything; it is simply a faster way to get your words onto the page.
Key facts
- Spelling
- Text comes out spelled and punctuated; add tricky names to your dictionary
- Styles
- Clean, Email, Message, Summary, Action Items, Command, Custom
- Platforms
- Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
- Shortcut
- F5 on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+Space on Windows (F5 available); changeable in Settings
How can dictation help with writing?
- You focus on what you want to say; F5Type handles spelling and punctuation.
- The Email and Message styles give your text a clear structure.
- Summary turns a long spoken explanation into a few clear lines.
- Your dictionary makes sure names and specialist words are spelled the way you need.
Can I check what was written?
Yes. Every dictation is saved to your history, so you can come back to it. Many people pair F5Type with their system’s read-aloud feature to listen back before sending.
Frequently asked questions
Does F5Type fix spelling?
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The text it produces is spelled and punctuated. It is not a spell-checker for text you typed yourself.
Will it change what I mean?
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The Clean style keeps your wording and only removes filler and fixes punctuation. Other styles reshape the text, so pick Clean when you want it word for word.
Does it work on phones?
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Yes — with the F5Type keyboard on iPhone and Android you can dictate into any app.
Is it free?
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There is a free plan with 60 minutes a month. Pro removes the limit.
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Try F5Type free
60 minutes of dictation a month on the free plan, no card needed. Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android.