how to improve the MacBook Dictation dictionary

madly_stressed wrote:

Hello,

I recently got a new MacBook pro - after using my old one for 8 year. I have found that the dictation feature on the modern one is markedly worse than my old 2017 MacBook air. It inserts and repeats random words, and overall doesn't do a great job.

Is there a way to make this feature not as bad? I work with bugs and I can only go back and correct "the Beatles" to "the beetles" so many times in one day.

Any advice on improving dictation is welcome. thanks :)

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To be proactive you can submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple

The current stable release of Tahoe including bug fixes, security updates is macOS 26.0.1

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Alternative dictation—

For more advanced or specialized needs, consider third-party apps like Notta, Lindy, Aqua Voice, Dragon Anywhere

A google search will turn up more options