Custom Words

Fix names and terms that are often misrecognized. Also handy for snippets—say "my address" and get your full address pasted.

Word Replacements settings in Speakmac

Custom Words settings

Two Ways to Use Custom Words

1Fix Misrecognized Words

Names, technical terms, and uncommon words often get transcribed wrong. Add them to Custom Words to fix it permanently.

Name spelling
john→Jon
Brand casing
microsoft→Microsoft

2Create Text Snippets

Say a trigger phrase and have it expand into longer text. Perfect for addresses, signatures, or anything you type repeatedly.

Address snippet
my address→123 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Email snippet
my email→[email protected]

How to Set Up

  1. 1Open Speakmac Settings (menu bar icon → ⚙️)
  2. 2Go to Custom Words
  3. 3Click Add to create a new replacement
  4. 4Enter the word/phrase to replace and what it should become

Pro Tips

  • •Case matters: "john" → "Jon" won't affect "John" (already correct)
  • •Use short triggers: "myaddr" is easier to say than "my full mailing address"
  • •Add common mistakes: If Speakmac keeps mishearing a word, add all the variations
  • •Multi-line text: Snippets can include line breaks for signatures or formatted text

Ready to customize?

Download Speakmac

Get the app and set up your custom words for perfect transcription.

Requires macOS 14+ and Apple Silicon.