Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete reference for all FloWords keyboard shortcuts. Customize these in Settings > Trigger Keys.

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Recording Controls

Action	Default Shortcut	Customizable
Start/Stop Recording	F5	✓ Yes
Cancel Recording	Escape	✗ No
Recording Trigger 2	(Not set)	✓ Yes
Recording Trigger 3	(Not set)	✓ Yes
Recording Trigger 4	(Not set)	✓ Yes
Recording Trigger 5	(Not set)	✓ Yes

Tip

You can configure up to 5 different recording triggers. Each can have different modes (toggle vs hold) and settings.

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Application Controls

Action	Default Shortcut	Customizable
Open Settings	⌘ ,	✗ No
Quit FloWords	⌘ Q	✗ No
Hide FloWords	⌘ H	✗ No
View History	⌘ H	✓ Yes

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Enhancement Controls

Action	Default Shortcut	Notes
Toggle Enhancement	(Configurable)	On/off current recording
Quick Switch Prompt	(Configurable)	Cycle through prompts

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Menu Bar Shortcuts

Access via the FloWords menu bar icon:

Action	Access
Start Recording	Click icon or use trigger
Settings	Right-click > Settings
History	Right-click > History
Quit	Right-click > Quit

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Text Entry Shortcuts

While recording, these macOS shortcuts still work:

Action	Shortcut
Copy	⌘ C
Paste	⌘ V
Undo	⌘ Z
Select All	⌘ A

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Recommended Custom Shortcuts

For Writers

Action	Suggested Shortcut
General dictation	F5 (toggle)
Quick note	Mouse Button 4 (hold)
Formal writing	⌃⌥P (toggle + Professional)

For Developers

Action	Suggested Shortcut
Code comments	F5 (toggle)
Quick commit message	Mouse Button 4 (hold)
Documentation	⌘⇧D (toggle)

For Communication

Action	Suggested Shortcut
Email	F5 (toggle)
Quick chat	Mouse Button 4 (hold)
Professional response	F6 (with Professional prompt)

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Mouse Button Triggers

FloWords supports mouse buttons as triggers:

Button	Description
Button 4	Side button (back)
Button 5	Side button (forward)
Middle Click	Scroll wheel click

Note

Mouse buttons are great for hold-to-record mode—click, speak, release.

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Modifier Keys

Use with letter/number keys for custom shortcuts:

Modifier	Symbol	macOS Name
Command	⌘	Cmd
Option	⌥	Opt/Alt
Control	⌃	Ctrl
Shift	⇧	Shift

Example Combinations

• ⌘⇧D - Command + Shift + D
• ⌃⌥R - Control + Option + R
• ⌥F1 - Option + F1

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Creating Custom Shortcuts

Steps

1. Open Settings > Trigger Keys
2. Click Add Trigger or edit existing
3. Press your desired key/combination
4. Configure mode (toggle/hold)
5. Set additional options
6. Save

Tips

• Avoid common system shortcuts (⌘Q, ⌘Tab)
• Use function keys (F1-F12) for simple triggers
• Mouse buttons work great for hold mode
• Test in your main applications for conflicts

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Conflict Resolution

If a shortcut conflicts with another app:

1. FloWords shows a warning
2. Choose:
   • Override (FloWords takes priority)
   • Change trigger
   • Accept conflict (app-specific)

Common Conflicts

Shortcut	Common Use	Suggestion
F1	Help in many apps	Use F5 instead
F3	Spotlight/Finder	Use F5 instead
F4	Launchpad	Use F5 instead
⌘Space	Spotlight	Avoid
⌃Space	Input switching	Avoid

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Accessibility

VoiceOver Compatibility

• All shortcuts work with VoiceOver active
• Recording status is announced
• Menu bar accessible via standard navigation

One-Hand Operation

Configure for single-hand use:

Option	Setup
Left hand	F1-F5 or Caps Lock
Right hand	F9-F12 or mouse buttons
Either	Mouse buttons only

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Quick Reference Card

Print or save this quick reference:

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         FloWords Quick Reference
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RECORDING
  Start/Stop:     F5
  Cancel:         Escape

APPLICATION
  Settings:       ⌘ ,
  History:        ⌘ H
  Quit:           ⌘ Q

TRIGGER MODES
  Toggle: Press once to start, again to stop
  Hold:   Hold to record, release to stop

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Resetting Shortcuts

To reset to defaults:

1. Open Settings > Trigger Keys
2. Click Reset to Defaults
3. Confirm the reset
4. All triggers return to factory settings

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Next Steps

• Configure Trigger Keys in detail
• Review All Settings for customization