Wispr Flow keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys
Wispr Flow is driven by one main hotkey: hold it to dictate, release to stop. The key to a smooth setup is choosing a hotkey that is easy to hold and does not clash with shortcuts in the apps you use most. Get that right and dictation becomes something you reach for without thinking.
The main dictation hotkey
You hold the dictation hotkey while speaking and release when done. Because you hold it (rather than toggling), it is easy to fire off a quick sentence and get straight back to typing.
Choosing a good hotkey
- Pick something reachable with one hand so you can dictate while your other hand is on the mouse.
- Avoid conflicts. If the default clashes with a shortcut in your editor, browser, or chat app, change it in Wispr Flow's settings.
- Keep it consistent across machines so the habit transfers.
Keep dictation in your flow
The goal is to switch between typing and talking without friction. A well-placed hotkey means you dictate the sentence, release, and keep typing the precise bits. If you find yourself avoiding dictation, the hotkey is usually the reason; change it.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. If the default clashes with another app, set a different dictation hotkey in Wispr Flow settings.
The main flow is hold-to-dictate: hold the key while speaking, release to stop. Check settings for other modes.
Another app likely claims the same shortcut. Change it, and see the fix-microphone guide if audio is the issue.
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