Google Docs

2023 - 1 - 9

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Google Docs voice typing getting more accurate and expanded ... (9to5Google)

Google Docs has offered voice typing on the web since 2015 and the input method is now set to pick up "enhancements" that will also...

Google Docs voice typing will also get “expanded availability to most major browsers.” At the moment, this feature is “only available in Chrome browsers” and does not work in Safari. These symbols can be helpful when formatting a document. You can also edit and [non-printing characters](https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2023/01/%20non-printing-characters-google-docs.html) that help visualize a Paragraph/Hard break, Line/Soft break, Section break, Page break, Column break, Tab, and Space. [automatic captions in Google Slides](https://9to5google.com/2018/10/08/google-slides-subtitles/) that help audience members read/subtitle your presentation. [since 2015](https://9to5google.com/2015/09/02/google-docs-speech-to-text-new-templates-smart-sheets-more/) and the input method is now set to pick up “enhancements” that will also improve automatic captions in Google Slides.

Google Docs adds a feature we thought it already had: non-printing ... (Samachar Central)

0. Share. Google is adding a feature to Google Docs that lets you see non-printing characters such as spaces, tabs, and various types of breaks, ...

[had to rely on third-party add-ons](https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/03/docs-nonprinting-characters.html) for Google Docs to see the non-printing characters. (One of my co-workers recalled that his parents had the feature on when he was growing up, which made him think that was just how electronic documents worked.) [A request on Google’s IssueTracker](https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/137189342) received over 80 votes from people saying they were impacted by the inability to see the characters. Still, the addition is better late than never, and I’m sure there are some Google Docs users that are very excited by this announcement. [in a blog post on Monday](https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2023/01/%20non-printing-characters-google-docs.html). Apparently, none of us had ever come across the need for it or thought to check for it — and yes, that does seem a bit odd in retrospect, given that we’re all writers, but I guess we just assumed it was there.

New Update Brings Improved Voice Features to Google Docs (News18)

Since its introduction in 2015, many users have relied on the voice typing feature in Google Docs. To further improve the user experience, the feature is ...

To further improve the user experience, the feature is being updated with new improvements that will also enhance automatic captions in Google Slides. Click the microphone again to stop dictation. The ‘Rapid Release Rollout’ has already begun on January 9, with ‘Scheduled Release Domains’ gradual rollout starting Feb 6, 2023.

Google Docs adds new feature to allow users to view non-printing ... (Business Standard)

This feature gives a visual representation of what controls the formatting in a document, which allows users to make appropriate edits much easier.

Google Docs adds a feature we thought it already had: non-printing ... (TechNewsBoy.com)

Google is adding a feature to Google Docs that lets you see non-printing characters such as spaces, tabs, and various types of breaks, the company announced ...

[Technology News Click Here ](https://technewsboy.com/category/technology/) [For the latest news and updates, follow us on Google News](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMDGpAswg9G8Aw?oc=3&ceid=IN:en). [had to rely on third-party add-ons](https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/03/docs-nonprinting-characters.html) for Google Docs to see the non-printing characters. If you are the owner of the content and do not want us to publish your materials on our website, please contact us by email – [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). [A request on Google’s IssueTracker](https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/137189342) received over 80 votes from people saying they were impacted by the inability to see the characters. (One of my co-workers recalled that his parents had the feature on when he was growing up, which made him think that was just how electronic documents worked.) [in a blog post on Monday](https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2023/01/%20non-printing-characters-google-docs.html).

Google Workspace Updates Bring More Accurate Voice Typing ... (NDTV)

Google has been offering voice typing for a while with Docs and Sheets, but a new update is said to improve the voice typing (or voice commands) experience, ...

[announced](https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/gmail-end-to-end-encryption-beta-testing-workspace-customers-expanded-3623123) that it's expanding access to its [Gmail](https://www.gadgets360.com/tags/gmail) end-to-end encryption feature. [Orbital](https://www.gadgets360.com/tags/orbital), the Gadgets 360 podcast. The latest update from Google claims to have expanded this beta feature's access to client-side encryption (CSE) in Gmail on the Web, for select customers on Google [Workspace](https://www.gadgets360.com/tags/workspace) Enterprise and Education plans. Orbital is available on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1TQIHsTESxrsHleJVhUKcr), [Gaana](https://gaana.com/podcast/orbital-season-1), [JioSaavn](https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/orbital/1/r9VmNAJ211U), [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uZ2FkZ2V0czM2MC5jb20vY29udGVudC9kYXRhL3htbC9vcmJpdGFsLnhtbA), [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/in/podcast/orbital-gadgets-360-podcast/id1121036073), [Amazon Music](https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/e3a8ca64-3005-4427-a89e-b3e8ec828c3b/Orbital)and wherever you get your podcasts. Users will also need to tweak the mic's sensitivity depending on how far they are from it when presenting. Google in its [blog post](https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2023/01/voice-features-google-docs-slides-improvements.html) claims, that the new update will help reduce common transcription errors and also bring down instances of lost audio during transcription. Google claims that Slides will also contain automatically generated punctuation marks. Google has started rolling out updates to its Docs and Slides app that adds improvements and a new feature. These updates to Google Docs and Slides have already begun rolling out to Workspace users, users with personal Gmail accounts, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers. Users will have to enable the automatic captions by heading to More options> Captions preferences and then toggle captions and opening and starting the presentation. This feature is available solely on devices with Google's Chrome browser installed and the language set to US English only (for now). The improvements come in the form of a more accurate voice typing experience, which Google hopes will make the tool more useful for end users.