> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://superwhisper.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Settings

> Learn how to access the settings panel.

There are four ways to open Superwhisper's settings. Choose the method that feels most comfortable for you.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open via Menu Bar">
    You can open Superwhisper’s settings directly from the menu bar.

    1. Click the Superwhisper logo in your menu bar (located near the Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen)
    2. A dropdown menu appears with several options
    3. Look for "Settings" in the menu list
    4. Click "Settings" to launch the settings panel

    <Note>If you don't see Superwhisper's icon in your menu bar, make sure the app is running.</Note>

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Open via Dock Icon">
    For users who prefer dock-based app navigation, you can open Superwhisper's settings as follows:

    1. Click on the Superwhisper dock icon to activate the app
    2. Press Command + Comma (⌘ + ,) to open the settings panel

    <Note>The "Show in Dock" option must be activated [in the advanced settings](settings-advanced#interface-customization) for this method to work.</Note>

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Settings from Mini Recording Window">
    You can also open Superwhisper settings directly from the mini recording window. Right-click anywhere on the mini recording window interface and select "Open Settings" from the context menu that appears.

    <video style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} src="https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/z3miJiNEe6XK1UMi/videos/get-started/settings-3.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=z3miJiNEe6XK1UMi&q=85&s=94ca277b127da7123cb8f517812d583c" controls width="100%" height="auto" data-path="videos/get-started/settings-3.mp4" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open via the Deep Link">
    If you are an advanced user who enjoys automation, you can use the following deep link to open Superwhisper's settings.

    ```
    superwhisper://settings
    ```

    This method allows you to integrate settings access with other apps, making it easier to customize your setup.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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