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How do I enable speech-to-text (voice-dictation)?

Speech-to-Text allows you to dictate text chat messages using your voice instead of typing.

When you speak, your message is converted into text in the chat input field so you can review or edit it before sending. The feature is available in English.

Fortnite (PC/console), Epic Games Launcher (PC)

  • Go to Communication settings
  • Turn on the “Allow Voice Dictation” option.
  • Select the microphone icon in the text chat to start dictation

On mobile (Fortnite, Epic Games Store mobile, Epic Games App mobile)

Enable the feature, then use the virtual keyboard's built-in dictation feature (Microphone icon):

  • iOS
    • Go to Settings.
    • Select General.
    • Select Keyboard.
    • Scroll down and turn on Enable Dictation.

Note: The steps may vary depending on your iOS version. For the most up-to-date instructions, refer to Apple’s Dictate text on iPhone (Opens in a new tab) article.

  • Android (Gboard)
    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Apps.
    • Select Gboard.
    • Select Permissions and make sure microphone access is enabled.

Note: The steps may vary depending on your Android version. For the most up-to-date instructions, refer to Google’s Type with your voice (Opens in a new tab) article.