Stop butt recording iOS messages. How to disable audio recordings in iOS Messages?

Somehow I accidentally enabled a mode that adds an audio recording shortcut into the Messages App text field. There isn't an obvious way to remove it and for months I was walking around with the anxiety of sending someone a 30 minute recording. This isn't hyperbole I was canceling these types of recordings at least once a week.

Is this a flaw in iOS Messages design? Absolutely!

Is there a simple way out of it? Yes, but it is not obvious! Do a quick Google search and you will see many people stuck in the same anxiety inducing predicament.

Steps to remove the audio recordings button

1. Open System Preferences
   1. Open General
   2. Open Keyboard
   3. Scroll down to Dictation, turn Enable Dictation
2. Open Messages
   1. If the audio recording button is still there, tap into the text box then Tap on the Microphone icon In the bottom right corner below the keyboard

That's it! Goodbye anxiety.