Voice Mode on Mac
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.
Start Voice Mode
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
Speak Naturally
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:
- rough email drafts
- meeting notes
- ideas for a post
- short reminders you want turned into action items
Choose a Prompt
After you speak, choose a saved prompt or type a short one-off instruction.
Examples:
- Clean this up
- Turn this into a professional email
- Summarize this
- Rewrite this in my tone
The flow is the same idea as text mode. The only difference is the input starts with your voice instead of selected text.
Review the Result
TypeBoost shows the result in the same floating window.
From there, you can:
- edit the result
- run it again
- copy it
- insert it where you were working
If you opened Voice Mode while writing in another app, the result can go straight back into that workflow.
When Voice Mode Is Best
Voice Mode is especially useful when:
- you have a thought faster than you can type it
- you want to draft while walking or switching tasks
- you dislike writing the first rough version by hand
For many users, text mode is best for editing. Voice Mode is best for getting a first version out quickly.