Voice Dictation for Google Docs: Documents, Reports & Collaborative Writing
Write documents and reports 4× faster. Contextli transforms your voice into well-structured Google Docs content.
Google Docs powers collaborative writing for millions—but even the best collaborative tools can't make typing faster. Contextli adds voice to your Google Docs workflow, creating well-structured documents with proper headings, lists, and formatting. Write alone or collaborate, and let voice handle the heavy lifting.
Contextli Modes for Google Docs
Each mode transforms your voice into Google Docs-ready content with specific formatting.
Document Section
Structured content with headings and paragraphs
Best for: Reports and formal documents
You say:
"Section about our Q3 marketing results, we exceeded targets by 15 percent across all channels, social media grew 40 percent, email open rates improved by 8 percentage points, and paid ads achieved a 3.2x ROAS, the key driver was our new content strategy focusing on customer stories"
Contextli outputs:
## Q3 Marketing Results ### Overview Q3 exceeded targets by 15% across all channels, driven by our new customer story content strategy. ### Channel Performance **Social Media** - 40% growth in engagement - New customer story format resonated strongly **Email Marketing** - Open rates improved by 8 percentage points - Higher engagement from segmented campaigns **Paid Advertising** - 3.2x ROAS achieved - Best performing quarter on record ### Key Success Factor Our pivot to customer story content drove improvements across all channels, creating authentic content that outperformed product-focused messaging.
Meeting Notes
Structured notes from meetings
Best for: Meeting documentation
You say:
"Meeting notes from the budget review with finance and department heads, we approved the Q4 budget with a 10 percent increase for marketing, discussed moving some engineering budget to next year, action items are CFO will finalize numbers by Friday and department heads will submit updated plans"
Contextli outputs:
# Budget Review - Meeting Notes **Date:** [Today] **Attendees:** Finance team, Department Heads ## Decisions - ✅ Q4 budget approved - ✅ Marketing receives 10% increase - 📋 Engineering budget partially deferred to next year ## Discussion Points - Q4 priorities require marketing investment - Engineering projects can be phased for cash flow - No reductions to headcount budgets ## Action Items - [ ] CFO: Finalize Q4 numbers (Due: Friday) - [ ] Department Heads: Submit updated plans based on approved budget
Quick Paragraph
Well-written paragraph for any context
Best for: Any document content
You say:
"Paragraph for the introduction explaining that this proposal outlines our plan to expand into the European market, we've identified Germany and France as priority markets based on our customer research, and we're requesting approval for a pilot program starting in Q2"
Contextli outputs:
This proposal outlines our strategic plan to expand into the European market. Based on extensive customer research and market analysis, we have identified Germany and France as priority markets for initial entry. These markets offer the strongest product-market fit and existing brand awareness from our organic growth. We are requesting approval for a pilot program beginning in Q2, which will allow us to validate our European go-to-market strategy before full-scale expansion.
How to Use Contextli in Google Docs
Step-by-step workflows for common Google Docs tasks.
Write a Report Section by Section
You need to write a quarterly report and want to complete it efficiently by voice.
- 1
Create new Google Doc
Or open existing report template
- 2
Activate Document Section mode
Structured report format
⌘+Shift+V - 3
Dictate each section
Results, analysis, recommendations
- 4
Review and refine
Polish in Google Docs editor
Example Output:
## Executive Summary Q3 performance exceeded expectations... ## Key Findings ...
Voice to Google Docs: Real Examples
What you say versus what Contextli produces for Google Docs.
"The proposed solution involves three phases, first we'll conduct a pilot with 5 customers over 3 months, second we'll analyze results and refine the approach, third we'll roll out to all customers with a dedicated support team, total investment is 150K with expected ROI within 18 months"
## Proposed Solution Our approach involves three carefully structured phases: ### Phase 1: Pilot Program (3 months) - Engage 5 select customers - Gather detailed feedback and metrics - Identify optimization opportunities ### Phase 2: Analysis & Refinement - Analyze pilot results - Refine approach based on learnings - Prepare for full rollout ### Phase 3: Full Rollout - Expand to all customers - Dedicated support team in place - Ongoing optimization based on feedback ### Investment & Returns - **Total Investment:** $150,000 - **Expected ROI Timeline:** 18 months
Contextli vs Other Google Docs Voice Solutions
Contextli vs Google Docs Voice Typing
| Feature | Contextli | Google Docs Voice Typing |
|---|---|---|
| Document structure | ✅ Headings and sections | ❌ Plain text only |
| Formatting | ✅ Lists, bold, etc. | ⚠️ Basic punctuation |
| Context modes | ✅ Document-specific | ❌ Generic dictation |
| Professional output | ✅ Polished content | ⚠️ Needs editing |
Google Docs' built-in voice typing produces raw text. Contextli produces structured, professionally formatted document content.
Why Use Contextli for Google Docs?
Long documents demand consistency. Contextli helps you maintain professional structure throughout—proper heading levels, consistent list formatting, and clear section organization. Whether it's a business report or collaborative project, your documents stay well-organized.
Google Docs + Contextli: Common Questions
How is Contextli different from Google Docs' voice typing?
Google Docs' voice typing is basic transcription—it captures words but not structure. Contextli understands you're writing a document and creates proper headings, lists, and formatted paragraphs. You get document-ready content, not raw text that needs extensive editing.
Does Contextli work with Google Docs templates?
Yes! Open any Google Docs template, position your cursor, and use Contextli to fill in sections. The template provides structure; Contextli provides content. Great for recurring reports and proposals.
Google Docs Integration Details
descriptionSupported Formats
- checkGoogle Docs formatting
- checkHeadings (H1-H3)
- checkBullet/numbered lists
- checkBold/italic
- checkTables (content)
- checkMarkdown-compatible
lightbulbPro Tips
- Document Section mode creates consistent heading hierarchy throughout
- Use Meeting Notes mode for all meeting documentation
- Dictate table content in lists—format as tables in Docs after
infoGood to Know
- arrow_rightCannot insert images via voice
- arrow_rightCannot apply document styles via voice
- arrow_rightComments added through Docs UI
- arrow_rightCannot share or permission settings
devicesPlatform Support
Works in Google Docs web app on all browsers.
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