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title: "Voice for iOS: Note Compose"
slug: "voice-ios-help-note-compose"
updated: 2026-06-16T19:30:28Z
published: 2026-06-16T19:30:28Z
canonical: "support.nvoq.com/voice-ios-help-note-compose"
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# Voice for iOS: Note Compose

Note Compose automatically **adds** **punctuation and capitalization** to your transcripts - without the need to type it or speak it in dictation. It may also apply formatting and fix some errors.

[Voice for iOS: Note Compose (20.8.0)](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1189906376?h=77271e616c&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479)

1. **Dictate** your notes the way you would say them naturally. ![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-dictate-naturally.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-NoteCompose-dictate-naturally.png)
  - **Keep your character count below 6,000 (*that's about 1,050 words*) to avoid getting an error message when you run formatting.** A character counter is available on the dictation screen (see above) to help you keep track.
  - You don't need to say punctuation.
  - If you want formatting like NEW PARAGRAPH, you do need to say that.
  - You can also type text.
2. After you end the dictation recording (or finishing typing), tap the **Note Compose icon**, which is near the upper-right corner of the screen on a tablet. ![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-tap-NC-icon-ipad.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-NoteCompose-tap-NC-icon-ipad.png)On a phone, tap the **menu icon** and select **Note Compose**.![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-tap-menu-NC-iphone.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/image-1776188905580.png)
3. On a tablet, Note Compose opens on the right side of the screen. The **Clean and Format** option is selected by default, and is the only option available *unless* you have [**Note Compose for structured notes**](/v1/docs/voice-ios-premium-intelligent-formatting). Clean and Format will add punctuation, capitalization, and may fix some errors. Tap the **Run** button.![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-tap-Run-ipad.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-NoteCompose-tap-Run-ipad.png)
  - On a phone Note Compose opens at the *bottom* of the screen. ![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-tap-Run-iphone.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-NoteCompose-tap-Run-iphone.png)
4. A preview of your formatted text appears under the formatting options menu. **Be sure to REVIEW your formatted note. Remember that YOU are responsible for the accuracy of your documentation!**
  - On a tablet, **swipe up** on the preview note to expand the viewing area. ![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-preview-ipad.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-NoteCompose-preview-ipad.png)
    - On a phone, **tap the Note Compose title** and **swipe up** to expand the viewing area. ![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-preview-expand-text-area-iphone.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/image-1776185762369.png)
5. You can make changes to your original note, if needed.
  - *On a table,* **tap Run again** to re-run the formatting.
  - *On a phone,* **reopen Note Compose**, then tap **Run**.
6. *Optionally,* tap the **Copy Formatted Text** button to copy the formatted text to your device clipboard so you can paste it anywhere you want.![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-CopyFormattedText-ipad.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-NoteCompose-CopyFormattedText-ipad.png)

On a phone this button is labeled **Copy**.

![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-Copy-iphone.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-NoteCompose-Copy-iphone.png)
7. Tap the **Accept & Replace** button to update your original text.

![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-AcceptReplace-ipad.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-NoteCompose-AcceptReplace-ipad.png)
8. If everything looks good, tap the **send icon** to send the formatted transcript to your device *clipboard*.

![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-Send-ipad.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-NoteCompose-Send-ipad.png)
9. After your tap the send icon, the transcript disappears from the dictation screen and is added to your clipboard and the message “Ready! Return to the app where you want text to appear,” reminds you to switch back to your original app. You must go back to your application so that transcript will paste there. **If you immediately start a new dictation, the previous transcript will be lost**. **Tap the◀ link** at the top-left of the screen. *Alternatively* you can **swipe up from the bottom of the screen** to view your open apps and then **tap on your original application** from there. ![voice-iOS-IntelligentFormatting-back-link-or-swipe-up-ipad-2070.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/voice-iOS-IntelligentFormatting-back-link-or-swipe-up-ipad-2070.png)
10. When you return to your original app, the text is automatically pasted. If it doesn’t appear, tap the cursor in the text field to paste it.

![voice-iOS-NoteCompose-text-pasted-in-og-app.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/image-1776186576532.png)