How do I search the web or use voice in a chat?
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Web search
There's no switch to turn on. Models that have the Web Search ability (shown in the model picker) search the web when your question needs current information. While it happens, you see Searching the web….
- When an answer used web pages, click Sources under the answer to see and open them.
- Web search is part of Pro and uses credits. See How do I buy and use credits?
Voice input (Dictate)
- In the message box, click the microphone (Dictate) and speak.
- Click it again (Stop recording) when you're done.
- Your words appear in the message box, so you can check them before sending.
- A recording stops automatically after 5 minutes.
- Voice input has a daily limit. When you reach it, you'll see that it resets tomorrow.
- Dictate is part of Pro.
- If you see Microphone access was blocked, allow the microphone in your browser settings and try again.