Voice Dictation for Executive Assistants

Manage everything, type nothing

Gmail

Example dictation

hi Jennifer thanks for reaching out um I'd be happy to schedule a call next week here's my calendar link best regards work signature

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

Ottex outputs

Hi Jennifer, Thank you for reaching out. I'd be happy to schedule a call next week. Here's my calendar: https://cal.com/sarah/30min Best regards, Sarah Chen Marketing Director, Finteq
Profile instructions

Download for macOS

How it works

Your voice. Right where you work.

  1. Hold Fn

    Place your cursor in any app, then hold the Fn key.

  2. Speak naturally

    Say what you want to write. Ottex follows your saved writing rules.

  3. Release. It’s written.

    Your text appears right where your cursor is.

Works with your apps

Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.

And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps

Why Ottex works for executive assistants

Concrete benefits with real-world impact

3x Faster Than Typing

Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.

A woman speaks naturally while working on her laptop.

Context Awareness

Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.

A magnifying glass connects an email conversation to its reply.

Smart Snippets

Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.

A bookmark opens into reusable notes.

Inline AI Commands

Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.

Hands transform paper into a new form.

Voice Corrections

Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.

Thursday at six is crossed out and replaced with Friday at ten.

Precision Typing

Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.

Punctuation blocks organize a clearly formatted page.

App-Specific Modes

Ottex detects which app you're in and adapts. Coding mode in Cursor, casual tone in Slack, professional in Gmail—automatic context switching.

One voice adapts to a code editor, chat and email.

Better Context, Better Results

Speaking naturally gives AI agents more context than typing. Describe your intent, explain edge cases, mention file names—your voice carries nuance that typing shortcuts.

Loose notes become a richer organized plan.

Technical Term Accuracy

Cloud AI models excel at technical jargon, code terminology, and specialized vocabulary.

An engineering notebook keeps API, async and JSON terms clear.

What you can do

Respond to Emails

Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.

Gmail

Example dictation

hi Jennifer thanks for reaching out um I'd be happy to schedule a call next week here's my calendar link best regards work signature

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

Ottex outputs

Hi Jennifer, Thank you for reaching out. I'd be happy to schedule a call next week. Here's my calendar: https://cal.com/sarah/30min Best regards, Sarah Chen Marketing Director, Finteq
Profile instructions

Write Meeting Notes

Dictate meeting notes in real-time or right after. Capture action items, decisions, and key points while they're fresh in your mind.

Notion

Example dictation

action items colon new paragraph one john to review q 4 budget by friday actually thursday two sarah to schedule client call three uh team to finalize roadmap

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

Ottex outputs

Action items: 1. John to review Q4 budget by Thursday 2. Sarah to schedule client call 3. Team to finalize roadmap
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Reply to Work Messages

Reply to Slack messages 3x faster. Dictate casual updates, detailed explanations, or quick acknowledgments without switching context.

Slack

Example dictation

hey um thanks for the update on the API changes I'll uh review the PR today actually tomorrow morning since I'm still working on the database migration and I'll leave comments if I find anything also can you ping me when the tests are passing

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

Ottex outputs

Hey, thanks for the update on the API changes! I'll review the PR tomorrow morning since I'm still working on the database migration. I'll leave comments if I find anything. Also, can you ping me when the tests are passing?
Profile instructions

Create Tickets & Tasks

Dictate Jira tickets, Linear issues, or Asana tasks. Speak the context, acceptance criteria, and details—then move on.

Jira

Example dictation

um users are getting logged out unexpectedly after about 30 minutes of inactivity new paragraph steps to reproduce colon new paragraph one login to the app two leave it idle for 30 minutes three try to do anything new paragraph expected colon session should refresh silently new paragraph actual colon user gets kicked to login screen

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

Ottex outputs

Users are getting logged out unexpectedly after about 30 minutes of inactivity. Steps to reproduce: 1. Login to the app 2. Leave it idle for 30 minutes 3. Try to do anything Expected: Session should refresh silently. Actual: User gets kicked to login screen.
Profile instructions

Frequently asked questions

Can I match my executive's voice and tone?

Absolutely. Dictate naturally, then use AI commands to adjust tone: 'Ottex start, make this more formal, Ottex end' or 'make this sound like [executive name]'. Create snippets for common phrases your exec uses. Over time, you'll develop muscle memory for their communication style.

How do I handle 50+ emails per day?

Triage by priority. For quick responses, dictate directly and send. For important emails, dictate a draft, then polish with AI commands. Use snippets for recurring responses: 'calendar link', 'exec signature', 'meeting declined politely'. Speaking naturally takes ~60 seconds per email vs 3-5 minutes typing.

Can I take meeting notes while listening?

Yes, but we recommend dictating notes right after the meeting while it's fresh. Capture action items, key decisions, and next steps in 2 minutes. Say 'first, second, third' for auto-formatted lists. If you must take notes live, use push-to-talk mode to capture verbatim quotes.

Does it work with Google Calendar and Outlook?

Yes. Ottex works system-wide on macOS—anywhere you can type. Dictate event descriptions, meeting notes in calendar entries, and email invitations. Same workflow across Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar, Slack, Notion, and every other tool in your stack.

How much does it cost?

BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) means you pay only for transcription—typically ~$2-4/mo even with heavy email volume. No $20/mo subscription. You control your costs and your data. Perfect for budget-conscious assistants managing multiple executives.

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