Settings Reference
Complete reference for all FloWords settings. Access via ⌘, or menu bar icon > Settings.
General Tab
Section titled “General Tab”Application Behavior
Section titled “Application Behavior”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch at Login | On/Off | Off | Start FloWords when you log in |
| Show in Dock | On/Off | Off | Show FloWords icon in Dock |
| Menu Bar Icon | On/Off | On | Show menu bar icon |
| Show in Menu Bar | Always/When Recording | Always | When to show menu bar icon |
Audio Input
Section titled “Audio Input”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input Device | System devices | Default | Microphone to use |
| Input Level | 0-100% | Auto | Manual input gain |
| Noise Suppression | On/Off | Off | Reduce background noise |
Output Behavior
Section titled “Output Behavior”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Paste | On/Off | On | Automatically paste transcription |
| Copy to Clipboard | On/Off | On | Also copy to clipboard |
| Paste Delay | 0-500ms | 100ms | Delay before pasting |
| Simulate Typing | On/Off | Off | Type instead of paste |
Model Tab
Section titled “Model Tab”Transcription Model
Section titled “Transcription Model”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Whisper variants, Parakeet | Whisper Base | Active transcription model |
| Download Model | Button | - | Download additional models |
| Delete Model | Button | - | Remove downloaded models |
Language Settings
Section titled “Language Settings”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | 99+ languages, Auto | Auto | Transcription language |
| Translate to English | On/Off | Off | Auto-translate non-English |
Advanced Model Options
Section titled “Advanced Model Options”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Size | 1-10 | 5 | Accuracy vs speed tradeoff |
| Best Of | 1-5 | 1 | Candidates to consider |
| Temperature | 0.0-1.0 | 0.0 | Randomness in predictions |
| Word Timestamps | On/Off | Off | Include word timing |
Enhancement Tab
Section titled “Enhancement Tab”AI Enhancement
Section titled “AI Enhancement”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enable Enhancement | On/Off | Off | Process text with AI |
| Provider | OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama | - | AI provider to use |
| API Key | Text input | - | Your API key |
| Model | Provider models | - | Specific AI model |
| Test Connection | Button | - | Verify API connection |
Enhancement Prompt
Section titled “Enhancement Prompt”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Prompt | Built-in + custom | Clean Up | Current prompt |
| Manage Prompts | Button | - | Edit/create prompts |
| Import Prompts | Button | - | Import from file |
| Export Prompts | Button | - | Export to file |
Context Options
Section titled “Context Options”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Context | On/Off | Off | Include screen content |
| Screen Scope | Full/Active Window/Focused | Active Window | What to capture |
| Clipboard Context | On/Off | Off | Include clipboard |
| Application Context | On/Off | On | Include app name/URL |
Trigger Keys Tab
Section titled “Trigger Keys Tab”Primary Trigger
Section titled “Primary Trigger”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigger Key | Any key/combo | F5 | Main recording trigger |
| Trigger Mode | Toggle/Hold | Toggle | Behavior mode |
| Record Trigger | Button | - | Capture new trigger |
Additional Triggers
Section titled “Additional Triggers”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigger 2-5 | Any key/combo | (Not set) | Additional triggers |
| Per-Trigger Mode | Toggle/Hold | - | Mode per trigger |
| Per-Trigger Prompt | Prompts | - | Prompt per trigger |
Trigger Options
Section titled “Trigger Options”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Press Action | Cancel/Toggle Enhancement | Cancel | Double-press behavior |
| Double-Press Delay | 200-500ms | 300ms | Time window |
Appearance Tab
Section titled “Appearance Tab”Recorder Style
Section titled “Recorder Style”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Mini/Notch | Auto | Recorder interface type |
| Position | 6 positions | Top Center | Mini Recorder position |
| Size | Small/Medium/Large | Medium | Recorder size |
Visual Options
Section titled “Visual Options”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme | System/Light/Dark | System | Color theme |
| Accent Color | Colors | Cyan | Highlight color |
| Opacity | 0-100% | 100% | Recorder transparency |
| Always on Top | On/Off | On | Stay above windows |
| Show on All Desktops | On/Off | On | Visible in all Spaces |
Animation
Section titled “Animation”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waveform Style | Classic/Modern/Minimal | Modern | Visualizer type |
| Animation Speed | Slow/Normal/Fast | Normal | Animation pace |
| Reduce Motion | On/Off | Off | Simplified animations |
Display Elements
Section titled “Display Elements”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Timer | On/Off | On | Recording duration |
| Show Model | On/Off | On | Current model name |
| Show Status | On/Off | On | Enhancement indicator |
Auto-Hide
Section titled “Auto-Hide”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Hide | On/Off | On | Hide after recording |
| Hide Delay | 0-5 seconds | 1 second | Time before hiding |
Sounds Tab
Section titled “Sounds Tab”Feedback Sounds
Section titled “Feedback Sounds”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recording Start | Sounds/None | Subtle Beep | Sound on start |
| Recording Stop | Sounds/None | Subtle Beep | Sound on stop |
| Transcription Complete | Sounds/None | Ding | Completion sound |
| Error | Sounds/None | Alert | Error notification |
Sound Options
Section titled “Sound Options”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0-100% | 50% | Sound volume |
| Respect System | On/Off | On | Follow system mute |
Dictionary Tab
Section titled “Dictionary Tab”Custom Dictionary
Section titled “Custom Dictionary”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add Word | Button | - | Add single word |
| Import | Button | - | Bulk import words |
| Export | Button | - | Export dictionary |
| Search | Text | - | Find words |
Built-in Vocabularies
Section titled “Built-in Vocabularies”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Terms | On/Off | Off | Programming vocabulary |
| Medical Terms | On/Off | Off | Medical vocabulary |
| Legal Terms | On/Off | Off | Legal vocabulary |
History Tab
Section titled “History Tab”History Settings
Section titled “History Settings”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save History | On/Off | On | Store transcriptions |
| View History | Button | - | Open history window |
| View Analytics | Button | - | Usage statistics |
Data Retention
Section titled “Data Retention”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep History | 7/30/90/365 days/Forever | 30 days | Retention period |
| Max Entries | 100/500/1000/Unlimited | 500 | Maximum stored |
| Auto-Cleanup | On/Off | On | Remove old entries |
Export & Backup
Section titled “Export & Backup”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export History | Button | - | Save history to file |
| Clear History | Button | - | Delete all history |
| Auto Backup | On/Off | Off | Scheduled backups |
| Backup Location | Path | Documents | Where to save |
License Tab
Section titled “License Tab”License Information
Section titled “License Information”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | Trial/Active/Expired |
| License Key | Your key (masked) |
| Activated On | Activation date |
| Days Remaining | Trial days left |
License Actions
Section titled “License Actions”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enter License | Input license key |
| Activate | Activate entered key |
| Purchase | Open purchase page |
| Restore | Restore from email |
About Tab
Section titled “About Tab”Application Info
Section titled “Application Info”| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Version | Current app version |
| Build | Build number |
| Model Version | Whisper model version |
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Website | FloWords website |
| Documentation | This documentation |
| Support | Email support |
| Privacy Policy | Privacy information |
| Terms of Service | Usage terms |
Updates
Section titled “Updates”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Check | On/Off | On | Check for updates |
| Check Now | Button | - | Manual update check |
Resetting Settings
Section titled “Resetting Settings”Reset Individual Sections
Section titled “Reset Individual Sections”Each settings tab has a Reset option to restore defaults for that section.
Reset All Settings
Section titled “Reset All Settings”To reset everything:
- Open Settings
- Go to About tab
- Click Reset All Settings
- Confirm the reset