Capture & Input

Record Shortcuts

Pick recording triggers that match your real workflow and avoid conflicts with other macOS tools.

Settings -> Record Shortcuts

Hotkey 1 (Primary Trigger)

This is the shortcut you will use most.

Available trigger types:

Right Option
Left Option
Left Control
Right Control
Fn
Right Command
Right Shift
Custom
None

Behavior is built-in:

quick tap: toggle recording on/off
press-and-hold: push-to-talk

Hotkey 2 (Optional Backup Trigger)

Optional second trigger with the same options.

appears after clicking Add Another Hotkey
can be removed at any time

Use a second hotkey if you switch keyboards often or need different ergonomics in different contexts.

Custom Shortcut Recorder

When a hotkey is set to Custom, Voiscribd shows a recorder field for a key combination.

Use this for workflows where modifier-only triggers conflict with other apps.

Recommended Setups

Low-friction daily dictation

Right Command or Right Option
tap to start/stop

Precise push-to-talk

hold-based usage with Right Option or Fn
release to stop speaking

Heavy shortcut ecosystem

Custom combo that does not overlap with launcher/window-manager tools

If a Shortcut Does Not Trigger

Check in this order:

Settings -> System Permissions -> Keyboard Shortcuts
conflict with other global shortcut apps
keyboard layout-specific key behavior
test with a temporary custom combo

Note

[Screencast Placeholder] Show three practical setups: modifier-only hands-free, push-to-talk style, and custom key combo style.