How to Start Using Dictaml: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to install and use the Dictaml extension in your Chrome browser to enhance your email experience. Follow our step-by-step guide to get started.

01 Apr 2025 By Noah Delophont

In this guide, we'll learn how to start using the Dictaml extension in Google Chrome. We'll cover the steps to find and install the extension from the Chrome Web Store, and how to set up your account. Once installed, you'll learn how to integrate Dictaml with your email, such as Outlook, to draft and reply to emails efficiently. We'll also discuss granting access to your emails and using fallback mode if needed.

Let's get started

Hello and welcome to this tutorial on how to start using Dictaml. First, find the Dictaml page in the Chrome Web Store. You can use the link provided in this tutorial or search directly in the Chrome Web Store. Then, add the extension to your Chrome browser by clicking the "Add to Chrome" button.

Step #1: Click on "Add to Chrome" — Click on "Add to Chrome"

Step #2: Click on "Continue to install" — Click on "Continue to install"

Step #3: Click on "Add extension" — Click on "Add extension"

Once the extension is installed, you need to sign in or sign up for Dictaml if you don't have an account. Click on the appropriate button.

Step #4: Click on "Create Account" — Click on "Create Account"

There is a sign-in form. I don't have an account yet, so I need to register.

Step #5: Click on "New user ? Register" — Click on "New user ? Register"

Fill in all the information: email, password, confirm the password, first name, and last name.

Type "Cmd + V"

Step #9: Click on "Confirm password *" — Click on "Confirm password *"

Type "Cmd + V"

Type "Cmd + V"

Step #14: Click on "I agree to the terms and conditions" — Click on "I agree to the terms and conditions"

Then, read the terms and conditions, agree to them, and check the "I'm not a robot" box.

Step #16: Click on "Register" — Click on "Register"

You are now logged in. You can see the dashboard. To use the extension, simply go to your email.

Type "out + Enter"

In my case, using Outlook, you can compose a new email by clicking the "Compose" button in the top left corner.

Step #19: Click on "Assistant Compose" — Click on "Assistant Compose"

For the first time, you'll be asked to grant the extension access to your emails. You can choose not to grant this access. If you do not, you'll need to activate the fallback mode settings. In this example, I will proceed with Outlook and grant access.

Step #20: Click on "Continue with OUTLOOK" — Click on "Continue with OUTLOOK"

Great, it's done.

Step #21: Click on "delophont.noah@outlook.fr" — Click on "delophont.noah@outlook.fr"

I can now request to draft an email and provide instructions on what I want.

Step #22: Click on "Enter your instructions" — Click on "Enter your instructions"

Type "- draft an email"

Type "Cmd + A"

Type "Backspace"

For example, make a phone call or send an email.

Type "cold email sell fridge"

Step #27: Click on "Generate" — Click on "Generate"

Clicking "apply" will directly apply and assign a subject to the email.

Step #28: Click on "Apply" — Click on "Apply"

To create a reply, click on an email and select "Assistant Reply." You can either provide instructions or let it generate a response based on the previous email.

Step #31: Click on "Welcome to DictaMail Tutor ..." — Click on "Welcome to DictaMail Tutor ..."

Step #32: Click on "Assistant Reply" — Click on "Assistant Reply"

Step #33: Click on "here" — Click on "here"

Type "thank ask for more info + Enter"

Then, I can click "Generate Reply."

Type "Backspace"

Step #36: Click on "Reply" — Click on "Reply"