Configuration
Hotkey Settings
Configure keyboard shortcuts for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and AI chat.
Configure global keyboard shortcuts from Settings > Hotkeys.
Configuring Hotkeys
Each of the three main features has its own hotkey:
| Feature | Default | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Speech to Text | Option | Hold to record, release to transcribe |
| Text to Speech | Control | Press with text selected to read aloud |
| AI Chat | Fn | Hold to talk to the AI assistant |
Reassigning a Hotkey
- Click the Record button next to the hotkey
- Press your desired key or key combination
- The new binding saves automatically
Supported Key Types
- Single modifiers — Option, Control, Fn, Command, Shift
- Modifier combinations — e.g., Command + Shift
- Key + modifier — e.g., Command + Shift + R
Conflict Detection
Dial8 warns you if a key combination is already assigned to another feature. Each hotkey must be unique.
Enable/Disable
Individual hotkeys can be toggled on/off without removing the key binding. Useful for temporarily disabling a feature.
Reset to Defaults
Reset individual hotkeys or all hotkeys back to their default bindings (Option, Control, Fn).