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"New Line" and "New Paragraph" dictation command doesn't work properly

Neither of these commands are working properly on my M1 running Big Sur. When I say either new line or new paragraph, it inserts a space. Not until I click 'done', does it insert the carriage returns. And it will insert them at my current place, not where they belong. I have had this issue across many versions of the OS, I'm surprised it's still an issue. Thanks!

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Apr 15, 2021 3:46 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2021 4:08 PM

Hello jonnytoto,


We'd love to assist you with using dictation on your Mac. After you say “new line,” the dictated text appears when you’re done dictating. It does not appear while speaking it after you have said that command. More info can be found here: Dictate messages and documents on Mac


Have a great day!


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"New Line" and "New Paragraph" dictation command doesn't work properly

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