Speech-to-Text Dictation Guide

This guide outlines the supported spoken punctuation, formatting commands, and recognized headings for Speech-to-Text (STT) functionality. This is especially useful for clinical documentation or note-taking through voice.

Supported Spoken Punctuation

To insert punctuation while dictating, simply speak the punctuation mark as shown below:

Spoken Word	Inserted Symbol
period	.
comma	,
colon	:
slash	/
dash	–
hyphen	-
question mark	?
semicolon	;
open parenthesis	(
close parenthesis	)
end parenthesis	)

Formatting Commands

Use the following phrases to format your dictated content:

Spoken Command	Function
new line	Inserts a line break
next point	Moves to the next bullet or item

Supported Spoken Headings

You can dictate specific clinical section headers to structure your notes clearly. Simply say the heading name, and it will be inserted/formatted appropriately.

Recognized Headings Include:

CHIEF COMPLAINT
CURRENT MEDICATIONS
DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS
DISCHARGE PLAN
FAMILY HISTORY
FINDINGS
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS
INDICATIONS
LABS
PAST SURGICAL HISTORY
PHYSICAL EXAM
RADIOLOGY

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Tips for Best Results

Speak clearly and at a moderate pace.
Avoid background noise when dictating.
Confirm that your microphone is functioning properly.
If a section does not appear as expected, try repeating the command or use manual correction.