Use Rambler on Googlebook

Rambler is a text input feature powered by Gemini in Gboard. Unlike traditional voice typing that transcribes word-for-word, Rambler transforms natural, spoken thought into clean, well-structured written text. It automatically removes filler words, formats grammar and punctuation, and allows you to edit and rewrite text using natural voice commands.

Before you begin

To use Rambler in Gboard, make sure that you have:

A Googlebook.
Gboard as your default keyboard app.
Microphone permissions for Gboard.
An active internet connection for all Rambler features.

Set up Rambler

To set up Rambler:

Open your Googlebook’s settings app .
Select Devices & accessories Keyboard Keyboard apps.
- If Gboard is off, turn on Gboard.
Select Gboard Voice typing.
Turn on Voice typing.
Under “Dictation type,” select Rambler.

Use Rambler

Important: When you try to use Rambler for the first time, a pop-up dialog appears. On the pop-up, to turn on Rambler, select Get started.

If you select “No thanks,” the system defaults to normal dictation.

You can use Rambler in any text field on your Googlebook. To activate Rambler:

Select a text field.
On your keyboard, press Alt + d or the Dictation key .
- Alternatively, to use Rambler with Quick Insert, you can either:
  - If your keyboard has one, press the Quick Insert key or press Alt + i to open Quick Insert.
  - Select the Microphone .
To dictate text, speak naturally.
- You don’t need to pause for commas or periods, or speak perfectly-formatted sentences.
- The Rambler toolbar appears to show it’s listening.
To pause or stop voice capture, press the Alt + d or the dedicated dictation key again.
Your cleaned-up text appears in the text area.

Tip: When you use Rambler:

Without text selected: Rambler attaches new text or edits a previous session.
With text selected: Rambler transforms or replaces the selected text.

Undo & retry your dictation

To delete inserted text and start voice typing again, on the Rambler toolbar, select Undo .
- The text disappears and the Rambler toolbar turns off.
Press Alt + d or the dedicated dictation key.
To insert the full, unedited transcript, on the Rambler toolbar, select Full transcript.
- This option appears when you write new text, not when you edit existing text.

Edit & revise your text

With Rambler, you can easily edit, polish, or rewrite text that’s already in the text area with natural, conversational voice commands. To change your draft’s style or tone, speak naturally, no need to memorize specific commands. You can also ask for specific emojis or let Gboard choose them for you. For precise edits, make direct corrections to individual words or phrases right on your screen.

Rewrites

You can request a rewrite to adjust style or tone like:
- "Make this sound more professional."
- "Make this shorter and more direct."
You can request many different kinds of rewrites, you don’t need to learn any specific commands.
- This can be added to the end of your voice input or can be a separate second command.

Emoji

You can add a specific emoji by asking for one like “Add a sushi emoji.”
You can ask Rambler to make the choice for you by asking to “Add some emoji.”

Editing

Rambler can edit text that’s already in the text area.

You can make specific edits like:
- "Change blue to green" or "Change Saturday to Sunday."

Language support

Rambler has been tuned to work with the following languages:

Arabic
English
French
German
Hindi and other supported Indian languages
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Additionally, you can move from one language to another and Rambler understands the change when it processes the text.

Set Rambler as your preferred dictation type

By default, Rambler is your preferred dictation type. If you change your dictation type or turn off Rambler.

Open your Googlebook’s Settings app .
Select Devices & accessories Keyboard Keyboard apps.
Select Gboard Voice typing.
Turn on Use voice typing.
Under “Dictation type,” select Rambler.

Use Rambler offline

When your device has limited network connectivity or goes offline, Rambler still processes voice input, but without the full set of features.

Basic cleanup, punctuation, and capitalization remain active.
Advanced stylistic rewrites and complex conversational voice editing resume seamlessly once an active network connection is restored.

Offline mode is used:

If your device doesn’t have an internet connection.
If your device loses connectivity while you type.
- After you finish, a Retry appears. To send input to process offline, select Retry.

Switch languages naturally

If you're multilingual, you can switch between supported languages in the middle of a sentence. This feature understands the language you use in real-time and seamlessly transcribes your blended speech.

Learn about Rambler's privacy & security standards

When you use Rambler, your text, audio input, and your corrections to voice output will be temporarily processed by Google. Rambler can make mistakes so double-check it. They’re never saved, stored, or shared, and they’re deleted immediately after your text is delivered.

In terms of safety, Rambler prioritizes your authentic expression and enforces strict safety guardrails. It refuses to rewrite, polish, or generate severe policy harms, such as:

Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
Harassment
Hate speech
Phishing

Instead, Rambler displays a safety rejection message.

Usage limits

Rambler is subject to usage limits. Usage limits are designed to ensure an optimal experience for everyone.