Windows 10 and 11

Download Latch: voice dictation for Windows.

Latch is a small installer for voice dictation on Windows. No main window, no tray icon. Just a black badge in the corner of the screen.

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Setup

Three steps, about a minute.

  1. 1Run the installerLatch starts with Windows, so the badge is there whenever you need to type.
  2. 2Sign in from the badgeHover the orb bottom-right and click Sign in to start. Your browser opens; use Google or email.
  3. 3Press Ctrl+WinClick into any text field, press the chord, speak, and press it again.

Windows may show a SmartScreen notice for a new app. Choose More info, then Run anyway.