Use dictation when speaking is more convenient, and use chat history to continue work with its previous context. Review dictated text before sending so names, quantities and dates are correct.
Before you start
Dictation requires microphone support and permission in the environment you are using. Controls and availability can differ between the web, Mac and iPhone apps.
Name the component and the information you need, then review your approval mode before sending.
Dictate and continue a conversation
Open Home and select the chat composer.
Choose Dictate where available. Allow microphone access only if you want to use dictation on that device.
Speak your request and review the resulting text. Correct record identifiers, units and dates before sending.
Open Chats to find a previous conversation. Select the chat that contains the context you need.
Add your follow-up with any facts that changed since the earlier exchange. Review new proposals and results in the same way as a new request.
Check the result
The composer contains the request you intended, and your follow-up appears in the selected chat. A transcript alone does not send the message or approve a proposed action.
Make operational details explicit
Say the unit and full identifier when it matters: “200 pieces on purchase order 4471, line 20.” Read back the text rather than assuming speech recognition understood a supplier name.
A previous conversation may refer to older data or an earlier approval mode. State changes in scope and confirm the current mode before requesting an action.
Keep the conversation organized
Continue a chat for the same question or decision. Start a new chat for unrelated work so the context stays focused. Use a task when the work needs an owner, deadline and tracked outcome.
If something does not look right
What you see | What to check |
Dictation is unavailable | Check browser or app microphone permissions and whether the device supports the feature. |
You cannot find a chat | Check the selected workspace and the Chats list. Avoid pasting private chat content into a shared task unless it belongs there. |
Does dictation place a phone call?
Does dictation place a phone call?
Dictation enters a spoken request into the chat. Supplier calls use the calling workflow and its separate controls.
Continue your work
Open the relevant area in Cartograph to continue with your workspace data.