Toggle Mode
For when you have to dictate for long. Press Space while holding the dictation hotkey to go hands-free.
The Problem
Holding down a key while dictating works great for quick notes. But for longer content—emails, documents, journal entries—it gets tiring. Toggle Mode lets you switch to hands-free mid-dictation without interrupting your flow.
How It Works
Start dictating normally
Hold your dictation hotkey and start speaking
Press Space to toggle
While still holding your hotkey, press Space
Go hands-free
Release everything. Recording continues hands-free.
Press hotkey again to stop
When done, tap your hotkey once to stop and paste
At a Glance
Perfect For
- •Long emails and messages
- •Drafting documents and reports
- •Journal entries and notes
- •Brainstorming sessions
- •Any time holding a key gets tiring
No Setup Required
Toggle Mode works automatically with any hold-to-dictate hotkey. Just press Space while holding your hotkey—that's it. Works with fn, modifier keys, or any custom hotkey you've set up.
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Ready for hands-free dictation?
Download Speakmac
Get the app and try Toggle Mode for long dictation sessions.
Requires macOS 14+ and Apple Silicon.