# Voice & Files

You don't always have to type — Nova supports voice dictation and file uploads so you can work hands-free or share documents.

## Voice Input

1. Click the **microphone icon** in the chat input area
2. Your browser will ask for microphone permission — click **Allow**
3. Start speaking your question or request
4. A timer shows how long you've been recording
5. Click **Stop** when you're done (or press **Escape** to cancel)
6. Your speech is automatically converted to text in the message box
7. Review or edit the text if needed, then click **Send**

![microphone icon](/files/sGIgQIya5iRwSvuDpcyY)

![paperclip icon](/files/Zt4u6aUeXKAKjTqq1q09)

## File Attachments

1. Click the **paperclip icon** in the chat input area (or drag and drop a file)
2. Select one or more files from your computer
3. The file uploads to your Proforge system
4. Your message shows the attached file name
5. Send your message — Nova can read and reference the file in its response

Supported file types include PDFs, images, spreadsheets, and documents.

## Related Pages

* [Starting a Chat](/nova-ai-assistant/nova/starting-a-chat.md)
* [Sharing Conversations](/nova-ai-assistant/nova/starting-a-chat/sharing-conversations.md)


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