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Fix Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Automatically Converting Speech to Text on Mobile

Elise Williams Oct 19, 2026 869 views

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The user needs to stop the mobile AI Assistant from continuously converting spoken words into text without manual microphone activation.

How to Fix Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Automatically Converting Speech to Text on Mobile

Product: Adobe Acrobat Mobile App
Device & OS: iOS
Scenario: Using the AI Assistant feature within a mobile PDF application.
Observed behavior: The application automatically listens and converts speech to text without the user manually turning on the microphone feature.

Before you start

Ensure that your mobile device's default keyboard is updated, and note whether the dictation (speech-to-text) feature is generally active in other apps.

Solution 1Recommended

Verify Acrobat Microphone Status and Disable Keyboard Dictation

Check the in-app microphone icon to confirm Acrobat's listening status, and modify your mobile device's native keyboard dictation settings to prevent unwanted speech transcription.

Often, automatic speech-to-text is caused by the device's native keyboard dictation feature being triggered rather than the Adobe Acrobat app itself actively listening. Verifying the app's microphone state will help isolate the issue.

Check the AI Assistant Microphone Icon

Open the AI Assistant window inside the Adobe Acrobat mobile app. Look at the microphone icon; if it appears only as an outline (unfilled), the voice prompt feature in Acrobat is currently disabled.

Access Device Keyboard Settings

If the Acrobat microphone is disabled but dictation continues, open your mobile device's main Settings app to manage your native keyboard configuration.

Disable Dictation on iOS

For iPhone users, navigate to Settings > General > Keyboard. Locate the 'Enable Dictation' switch and toggle it off to stop the keyboard from automatically listening to speech.

Verify Acrobat Microphone Status and Disable Keyboard Dictation

Device Differences: If you are using an Android device, keyboard settings may vary. Look for 'Voice typing' under your specific keyboard settings (such as Gboard or Samsung Keyboard) to disable the feature.

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1. Install the App: Download and install WPS Office from your device's app store, then launch the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if the Acrobat AI Assistant is actively listening?

Check the microphone icon in the AI Assistant window. If the icon is fully filled, the app is listening. If it appears only as an outline, the in-app voice prompts are disabled.

Why is my mobile keyboard typing everything I say automatically?

Your device's native keyboard dictation feature might have been triggered. On iOS, you can stop this by navigating to Settings > General > Keyboard and disabling the 'Enable Dictation' option.

Can I use the AI Assistant in Adobe Acrobat without voice commands?

Yes, you can manually type your queries into the AI Assistant chat box instead of using the microphone for speech-to-text input.

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