Recording window showing list of modes

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Overview

Finding your preferred way to switch modes quickly is key to unlocking the full power of Superwhisper. Whether you’re writing emails, taking notes, or crafting messages, smooth mode switching helps you stay in flow while Superwhisper handles the heavy lifting of tailoring your voice input exactly how you need it.

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Keyboard Shortcut

A quick way to switch modes just before dictating, while on the recording window. Customizing the change mode keyboard shortcut
  1. Trigger dictation to open the recording window
  2. Press your configured “Change Mode” keyboard shortcut
  3. Hold the modifier key(s) and tap the other key repeatedly to cycle through modes
  4. Release when you reach your desired mode
The active mode is visible only in the large recording window view.
Change modes anytime with a quick menu bar click. Menu bar dropdown showing mode selection options
  1. Click the Superwhisper menu bar icon
  2. Select a new mode from the “Select Mode” submenu

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Auto-Activation Rules

Let Superwhisper switch modes automatically based on your active apps and websites. Set up rules in each mode’s settings to match your workflow. Learn more about auto-activation → Auto-activation rules settings panel for automatic mode switching
Deep links unlock powerful possibilities for mode switching—perfect for users familiar with automation tools who want to take their workflow to the next level. You can use the following deep links with Superwhisper: 
superwhisper://mode?key=YOUR_MODE_KEY
superwhisper://record
Where to find the key of each mode To find a mode’s key:
  1. Navigate to ~/Documents/superwhisper/modes
  2. Quick Look the mode’s JSON file to fine your mode under its name key
  3. Find the “key” value to use in your deep link
Combine both deep links in automation tools to switch modes and start recording in one action. Here’s a sample shortcut to get you started.
Sample shortcut configuration combining mode switching and recording actions
Looking for more advanced switching options? Check out the Raycast and Alfred integrations.