Voice Mode lets you start with speech instead of selected text.
Use it when you want to think out loud, capture an idea quickly, or draft without typing first.
Press your voice shortcut.
By default, that is Control + Enter.
TypeBoost opens in Voice Mode and starts listening right away.
If macOS has not granted microphone access yet, allow it first in:
System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Microphone
Say what you want to write.
You do not need to dictate perfect final copy.
TypeBoost works best when you speak naturally and let the prompt shape the result afterward.
Good Voice Mode inputs include:
After you speak, choose a saved prompt or type a short one-off instruction.
Examples:
The flow is the same idea as text mode. The only difference is the input starts with your voice instead of selected text.
TypeBoost shows the result in the same floating window.
From there, you can:
If you opened Voice Mode while writing in another app, the result can go straight back into that workflow.
Regular Voice Mode lets you speak first and choose what to do afterward.
If you already know which action you want, Instant Actions on Mac let you hold a dedicated trigger, speak, and release. The assigned action runs without opening the prompt window.
Voice Mode is especially useful when:
For many users, text mode is best for editing. Voice Mode is best for getting a first version out quickly.
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