is there a way to get dictation to enter a "1" instead of"One" ?

Hello Red.dwarf4ever,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! I understand that you're wondering how you can enter a number as opposed to having the number spelled out using dictation on your iPhone. I would be happy to help.

To enter a number value, this can be done by saying "numeral" first. For instance, using the phrase "This numeral 1 works" will result in the dictated text being "This 1 works." While the following resource is for Mac, it has an overview of some different commands you can use on iOS as well:

Commands for dictating text on Mac - Apple Support

Cheers!

Hi Red.dwarf4ever,

There's not a definitive list of commands for iOS like found in the previously provided resource for macOS. However, the "Add punctuation or format text" section in the resource below includes some common punctuation and formatting commands you can use as well:

Dictate text on iPhone - Apple Support

Take care.