Voice dictation for students
Students use F5Type to get ideas onto the page faster: press F5 in Google Docs, Word or Notion, talk through the argument, and get clean paragraphs to edit. Summary and Action Items turn a spoken ramble into notes or a to-do list. There is a free plan with 60 minutes a month, and it runs on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. Always follow your school’s rules on AI tools.
Key facts
- Free plan
- 60 minutes a month, no card
- Styles
- Clean, Email, Message, Summary, Action Items, Command, Custom
- Platforms
- Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
How do students use dictation?
- Brain-dump an essay plan, then use Summary to get the outline.
- Draft paragraphs by talking, then edit them yourself.
- Turn a study-group call recap into Action Items.
- Write emails to teachers with the Email style.
- Capture ideas on your phone; they sync to your laptop.
Frequently asked questions
Is F5Type free for students?
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Everyone gets the free plan with 60 minutes a month. Pro removes the limit.
Does it work in Google Docs?
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Yes, and in Word, Notion and anywhere else you can type or paste.
Can I use it on a school Chromebook?
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F5Type has apps for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. There is no Chromebook app.
Will it write my essay for me?
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No. It turns what you say into clean text. The content comes from you.
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60 minutes of dictation a month on the free plan, no card needed. Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android.