Dictation

Which key do I press?

HelpUpdated: November 13, 2026

By default, the right ⌥ Option key. In Settings you can pick another: right ⌘, right ⌃ or fn.

  • Hold: you speak, let go and it’s done.
  • Double-tap: hands-free dictation; tap again to finish.
  • Ctrl+Cmd+V: your last dictation again.

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