Prefer speaking instead of typing?
You can use speech-to-text tools to type with your voice:
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Learn how to turn on Dictation in Microsoft Word → View Instructions
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Learn how to enable Google Voice Typing (Dictate) in Google Docs → View Instructions
Want to listen to your text instead?
You can use text-to-speech tools to have your document read aloud:
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Learn how to use the Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Word → View Instructions
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Learn how to use the Select-to-Speak or ChromeVox feature in Google Docs (available on Chromebooks only) → View Instructions
These tools can make reading and writing easier for everyone—especially if you prefer listening, have a visual impairment, or just want a break from typing.