Not everyone likes speaking to Siri and even those who do may find it unpractical to do so every time they want to interact with Siri. If this is the case, you can Enable Type to Siri on Mac which will allow you to interact with Siri by typing commands, instead of speaking to it.
Enable Type to Siri On Mac
As mentioned above, interacting with Siri using Voice Commands can be inconvenient for some people and sometimes not possible even for those who love hearing their own Voice.
For example, interacting with Siri using Voice at a busy place can end up distracting people around you.
This is where “Type to Siri” feature on Mac becomes handy. It allows you to type your command to Siri, instead of speaking the command and also get back a written response from Siri.
The “Type to Siri” feature is also useful for those who have difficulty in speaking or have accents which are not easily understood by Siri.
Related: How to Change Siri Voice Accent On iPhone & iPad
Steps to Enable Type to Siri On Mac
In order to use Type to Siri on Mac, you will first need to Enable Siri on your Mac and then follow the steps below to enable “Type to Siri” feature on your Mac.
1. Click on the Apple icon in the top menu bar of your Mac and then click on System Preferences… in the drop-down menu.
2. On the System Preferences screen, click on Accessibility.
3. On the Accessibility screen, Click on Siri in the side menu and then Check the box next to Enable Type to Siri.
How to Use Type to Siri On Mac
Using Type to Siri on Mac is really easy.
1. Click on the Siri icon in the Dock of your Mac.
2. Since, Type to Siri has been enabled on your Mac, you will see a Text Field appearing on the screen of your Mac.
3. Simply, type your Query and Siri will immediately respond to your question in writing.
Disable Type to Siri On Mac
Whenever required or you are missing Siri’s voice, you can disable “Type to Siri” feature on your Mac at any time and go back to the Voice Mode interaction with Siri.
1. Click on the Apple icon located in the top menu bar of your Mac and then click on System Preferences… in the drop-down menu.
2. On the System Preferences screen, Click on Accessibility.
3. On the Accessibility screen, click on Siri and then uncheck the box next to Enable Type to Siri.
