Command Mode
Transform any selected text with voice commands.
Command Mode lets you select text in any app and transform it using your voice. Fix grammar, translate, reformat — just speak what you want.
When to use: Perfect for editing existing text. Select something you've already typed (or text from anywhere), then speak a transformation.
How It Works
- Select text in any application
- Press your Command Mode hotkey
- Speak your transformation (e.g., "fix grammar")
- Wait for AI to process
- The transformed text replaces your selection
Set your hotkey: Settings → Hotkeys → Command Mode
Example Commands
You can say anything — Command Mode understands natural language. Here are some ideas:
Grammar & Style
"Fix grammar"
"Fix spelling"
"Make it professional"
"Make it casual"
"Make it shorter"
"Make it longer"
Translation
"Translate to Spanish"
"Translate to German"
"Translate to French"
"Translate to Japanese"
Formatting
"Add bullet points"
"Convert to numbered list"
"Convert to a table"
"Add markdown headings"
Content
"Summarize this"
"Explain like I'm 5"
"Expand on this"
"Add more detail"
Command Mode vs Ottex Commands
| Command Mode | Ottex Commands | |
|---|---|---|
| When | After typing — on selected text | During dictation — inline |
| Trigger | Hotkey + voice command | "Ottex start ... Ottex end" |
| Best for | Editing existing text | Quick inline AI tasks |
Tips
Select Precisely
Only the selected text will be transformed. Select exactly what you want to change.
Be Natural
Speak naturally. "Make this sound more professional" works just as well as "make it professional."
Undo If Needed
If you don't like the result, use Cmd+Z to undo and try a different command.