Voice dictation for non-native speakers
If you write in a language that is not your first, F5Type helps in two ways: it detects the language you are speaking automatically, and it cleans up what you say — removing filler, fixing grammar and punctuation — so the result reads like finished text. You can also pick the language yourself in Settings if detection guesses wrong.
Key facts
- Language
- Detected automatically; or choose one in Settings
- Cleanup
- Filler words, grammar and punctuation are fixed
- Platforms
- Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
- Shortcut
- F5 on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+Space on Windows (F5 available); changeable in Settings
Does F5Type understand accents?
It is designed for natural speech — rambling, pauses and accents included. Accuracy still depends on your microphone and surroundings; a quiet room and a headset help.
Can I switch between languages?
Yes. Speak in the language you want to write in; F5Type detects it. If it picks the wrong one, set the language in Settings. More in Voice typing in multiple languages.
Which style helps most?
Email and Message give your text a natural structure for the situation. Clean keeps your own wording but tidies it.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages does F5Type support?
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F5Type detects the language you speak automatically and you can choose one in Settings. Try your language on the free plan.
Will it correct my grammar?
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Cleanup fixes grammar, punctuation and structure in the text it produces.
Can I dictate in one language and get text in another?
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F5Type is built to write what you say in the language you say it.
Does it work on my phone?
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Yes — with the F5Type keyboard on iPhone and Android.
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