Voice Commands Every Writer Should Know

Writers who master voice commands can produce clean, formatted text at 150+ words per minute. Here are the essential commands to learn.

Punctuation Commands

• "period" → .
• "comma" → ,
• "question mark" → ?
• "exclamation point" → !
• "colon" → :
• "semicolon" → ;
• "open quote" / "close quote" → " "
• "dash" → —

Formatting Commands

• "new line" → line break
• "new paragraph" → double line break
• "tab" → indent

Pro Tips for Writers

• Speak in complete sentences before pausing
• Use "new paragraph" to create structure as you go
• Don't say punctuation at natural pauses—Whisper adds it
• Edit after drafting, not during dictation

Building the Habit

Start with low-stakes writing: journal entries, first drafts, emails. Once comfortable, move to blog posts, articles, and longer-form content. Most writers see ROI within a week.