How to use Wispr Flow on Windows
To use Wispr Flow on Windows, download the Windows app, allow microphone access, then hold your dictation hotkey in any text field and speak. Wispr Flow types cleaned-up text wherever your cursor is, across Outlook, Word, browsers, Slack, and your code editor.
Install and set up (step by step)
- Download the Windows app from the official Wispr Flow site and run the installer.
- Open Wispr Flow and allow microphone access when Windows asks.
- Check your input device (Settings > System > Sound) if you use a headset or external mic.
- Note the dictation hotkey in the app and test it in Notepad or a browser search box.
Dictating on Windows
Place your cursor, hold the hotkey, and talk. Pause and self-correct as you go; Wispr Flow cleans filler words and adds punctuation before inserting the text. Because it types where the cursor is, the same flow works in almost every Windows app.
Common Windows snags and fixes
- No text inserted. Make sure Wispr Flow is running (check the system tray) and that the target window has focus.
- Mic not detected. Set the correct input under Sound settings and confirm the app has microphone permission (Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone).
- Hotkey conflict. If another app uses the same shortcut, change the hotkey inside Wispr Flow.
For deeper audio issues, see fix microphone problems.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Wispr Flow has a native Windows app alongside Mac, iPhone, and Android.
Windows Voice Typing is free and built in but does lighter cleanup and is less consistent on natural speech. See our Wispr Flow vs Windows Voice Typing comparison.
Yes, with a weekly word cap on the free plan. Pro removes the cap; see the pricing guide.
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