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Voicy for Mac
Setup, everyday use, and troubleshooting for Voicy on Mac.
- Write your first text with VoicyClick where you want to write, tap your shortcut, and speak.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Supported computers and downloadsDownload Voicy for Mac, Windows 10 or 11, and Linux.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Install Voicy and get ready to writeDownload the desktop app, complete setup, and try your first recording.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Choose and check your microphoneMake sure Voicy uses the microphone you want, including a headset.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Update Voicy to the latest desktop versionCheck your app version and install an available update.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Change your recording shortcutChoose comfortable keys to start and stop recording.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Let Voicy add punctuation and organise your textUse automatic punctuation, paragraphs, and lists without typing them yourself.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Use spoken punctuation commandsSay “comma” or “new line” when you want more control over your text.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Remove “um” and “uh” from your textAsk Voicy to leave out hesitation words when it formats your dictation.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Choose and switch your recording languageTell Voicy which language you speak, or switch languages during a recording.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Use Voicy in another appWrite in a document, email, message, or website using your normal shortcut.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Write in Google Docs with VoicyDictate into a Google document using the Voicy desktop app.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Write in Microsoft Word with VoicySpeak into an editable Word document on your computer or in your browser.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Write a Gmail email with VoicySpeak the body of an email, then check it before sending.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Write an Outlook email with VoicyDictate into Outlook’s message body using the desktop app.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Speak your questions to ChatGPT or ClaudeUse Voicy to write a question or instruction into an AI chat.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Turn an audio or video file into textChoose a saved recording, wait for its transcript, then copy or download the text.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Find, copy, or delete your recent recordingsUse History to recover text, retry a failed recording, or save its audio.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Paste your last dictation again with a shortcutSet keys that paste your latest saved successful transcript into another text field.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Use Voicy without an internet connectionDownload a model and transcribe your voice on your own computer.Mac · Windows · Linux
- See how much you have written with VoicyView your dictated words and estimated typing time saved on this computer.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Help Voicy spell names and unusual wordsAdd names, company names, and words that Voicy often gets wrong.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Create a Voice shortcutSay a short phrase and let Voicy type your email, address, or a longer message.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Rewrite text with AISelect some text and tell Voicy how you want to change it.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Save an instruction for Rewrite ModeReuse instructions such as “Make this shorter” without saying them each time.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Create and use a Custom ModeSave instructions that change how your new dictations are written.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Match your text to the app you are usingLet Voicy adapt the layout for an email, chat message, document, or note.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Change or hide the recording boxMake the floating recording window smaller, hide it when idle, or adjust multiple displays.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Change recording sounds, pauses, and startupAdjust when recording stops, how Voicy starts, and other everyday preferences.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Change the language of Voicy’s menusChoose the language used for buttons and settings in the desktop app.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Move your saved words and modes to another computerExport Dictionary, Custom Modes, Saved commands, and Voice shortcuts, then import them.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Fix a recording problem or improve accuracyStart with these simple checks if Voicy cannot hear you or gets words wrong.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Allow Voicy to use your microphoneRestore microphone access if recording cannot start.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Fix a recording shortcut that does not workCheck your saved keys and choose a shortcut that another app is not using.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Find text that did not appear in your appRecover your words from History and check where Voicy is pasting.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Fix dictation that is slow or gets stuckCheck the connection, recover a failed recording, and try a short test.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Send a recording problem to supportChoose a History entry, describe the problem, and decide whether to share its audio.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Sign in to your Voicy accountSign in with Google or Microsoft, or change the account you are using.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Understand your plan and free recording timeCheck your allowance and choose a plan from the options shown in Voicy.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Manage your subscription and billingOpen your billing page to see the options for your account.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Use your Voicy purchase on another deviceSign in with your purchase account and understand which data stays on each computer.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Find a paid plan that is not showing in VoicyCheck your account before making another purchase.Mac · Windows · Linux
- Invite a friend and check your rewardsFind your personal invite link and view the rewards offered for your account.Mac · Windows · Linux
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