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VoiceTypr offers extensive configuration options to customize your transcription experience. All settings are accessible from the Settings tab in the main window.

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Recording Settings

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Recording Mode

Choose how you want to trigger recordings:
Press the hotkey once to start recording, press again to stop.Best for:
  • Longer dictations
  • When you need hands-free recording
  • Quick start/stop control
Press hotkey → Start recording
Press hotkey again → Stop recording

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Hotkey Configuration

Set your preferred keyboard shortcut for triggering recordings:
  1. Click the hotkey input field
  2. Press your desired key combination
  3. VoiceTypr validates the combination
Some system-reserved shortcuts cannot be used. VoiceTypr will notify you if your chosen combination conflicts with system shortcuts.
Example combinations:
  • Command+Shift+Space (macOS)
  • Alt+Space (Windows)
  • Control+Shift+V

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Microphone Selection

Choose which audio input device to use:
  1. Go to Settings → Recording section
  2. Select your preferred microphone from the dropdown
  3. Changes apply immediately
If you switch audio devices frequently, VoiceTypr will remember your selection. If a previously selected device is no longer available, it automatically switches to the default.

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Language Configuration

VoiceTypr supports 99+ languages with automatic detection.

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Selecting Your Language

  1. Go to Models tab
  2. Choose your spoken language from the dropdown
  3. Speak in that language during recordings
Language Auto-detection: If set to “Auto”, Whisper automatically detects the spoken language. This works best for single-language recordings.

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Translation to English

For English-only models (models ending in .en):
  • Only English language option is available
  • Optimized for faster English transcription
  • Higher accuracy for English speech
Parakeet models have limited language support (25 European languages). See Multi-Language Support for details.

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Audio Feedback Settings

Control sound notifications during recording:

Sound on Recording Start

Play an audio cue when recording begins.Default: EnabledHelps confirm that VoiceTypr is listening.
Play an audio cue when recording stops.Default: EnabledConfirms your recording was captured.
Automatically pause playing music or videos when recording starts.Default: EnabledPrevents background audio from interfering with transcription.

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Recording Indicator Settings

The recording indicator (pill window) provides visual feedback:

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Visibility Mode

When Recording

Show indicator only while actively recording (default)

Always

Keep indicator visible at all times

Never

Hide indicator completely

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Position and Offset

Customize where the indicator appears on screen: Positions:
  • Top Left, Top Center, Top Right
  • Bottom Left, Bottom Center, Bottom Right
Edge Offset:
  • Adjust distance from screen edge (10-50 pixels)
  • Use the slider in Settings
Position the indicator where it won’t obstruct your workflow. Bottom center is recommended for most users.

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Clipboard Settings

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Keep Transcript in Clipboard

Default: Disabled When enabled:
  • Transcribed text remains in clipboard after insertion
  • Allows manual pasting in multiple locations
  • Your previous clipboard content is not restored
When disabled:
  • Transcribed text is inserted automatically
  • Previous clipboard content is restored after 500ms
VoiceTypr preserves your clipboard by default. Text is temporarily copied for insertion, then your original clipboard is restored.

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Startup and Updates

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Launch at Startup

Automatically start VoiceTypr when you log in:
  1. Go to Settings
  2. Enable “Launch at Startup”
  3. VoiceTypr starts minimized to menubar

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Automatic Updates

Default: Enabled VoiceTypr checks for updates automatically and notifies you when new versions are available.

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Cleanup and Maintenance

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Transcription History Cleanup

VoiceTypr can automatically delete old transcription history to save disk space.
Configure automatic cleanup:
  • Set retention period (e.g., 30 days)
  • Old transcriptions are deleted automatically
  • This only affects history, not models
This feature is configured in the app settings. Check transcription_cleanup_days in your settings.

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Advanced Configuration

For advanced settings including:
  • Permission management
  • App data reset
  • Onboarding reset
See the Advanced tab in VoiceTypr settings.
Resetting app data deletes all transcription history, downloaded models, and settings. This action cannot be undone.