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Voice Dictation for Researchers & Academics
Capture insights at the speed of thought
Notion
Example dictation
H1 Navigation study
H2 Main finding
Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export.
Quote I expected export to be next to share end quote.
H2 Next step
Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.
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Ottex outputs
# Navigation study
## Main finding
Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export.
> I expected export to be next to share.
## Next step
Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.
Profile instructions
How it works
Your voice. Right where you work.
Hold Fn
Place your cursor in any app, then hold the Fn key.
Speak naturally
Say what you want to write. Ottex follows your saved writing rules.
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 researchers & academics
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
Custom Dictionary
Add names, technical terms, and jargon. Ottex transcribes them accurately every time.
Precision Typing
Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
Accurate Transcription
Cloud AI models transcribe your voice with 99% accuracy. Filler words like 'um' and 'like' are automatically cleaned up.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
Global Shortcuts
Start recording with Option+D, use Push-to-Talk, or cancel with Esc. All shortcuts are fully configurable.
Works in Any App
System-wide on macOS—Ottex works wherever you can type. No app-specific integrations needed.
Filler Word Removal
Automatically removes filler words like 'um', 'uh', 'like', 'so' from your transcription. Get clean, professional text without verbal hesitations.
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.
Works with AI Chatbots
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity—anywhere you type. Better prompts, better answers.
What you can do
Write Research Notes
Dictate research notes, literature summaries, or analysis. Capture your thinking process without losing momentum to typing.
Works with
Notion
Example dictation
H1 Navigation study
H2 Main finding
Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export.
Quote I expected export to be next to share end quote.
H2 Next step
Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
# Navigation study
## Main finding
Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export.
> I expected export to be next to share.
## Next step
Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.
Profile instructions
Write First Drafts
Defeat writer's block by speaking your first draft. Don't edit as you go—just talk through your ideas and refine them later.
Notion
Example dictation
so the thing is writing is hard because you never know where to start um I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later new paragraph that's what this article is about actually this post is about overcoming the blank page
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Ottex outputs
Writing is hard because you never know where to start. I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later.
That's what this post is about—overcoming the blank page.
Profile instructions
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
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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
Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with
Text Editor
Example dictation
oh okay so what if we flip the onboarding completely um instead of asking users to set up their workspace first we let them record something immediately like within 10 seconds of signing up they're already talking and seeing the magic actually no not 10 seconds make it the very first screen and then we save that as their first note so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything
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Ottex outputs
What if we flip the onboarding completely? Instead of asking users to set up their workspace first, we let them record something immediately. Within the very first screen of signing up, they're already talking and seeing the magic. Then we save that as their first note—so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything.
Profile instructions
Prompt ChatGPT & Claude
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or any AI chatbot. Speaking naturally lets you give more context—better context means better results.
ChatGPT
Example dictation
can you help me understand um why the sky is blue like I know it has something to do with light but I'm kinda confused about why it's not violet since violet has an even shorter wavelength question mark explain it simply
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Ottex outputs
Can you help me understand why the sky is blue? I know it has something to do with light but I'm confused about why it's not violet since violet has an even shorter wavelength. Explain it simply.
Profile instructions
Frequently asked questions
Can I transcribe academic terminology accurately?
Yes. Add specialized terms, author names, and technical jargon to your custom dictionary once, and Ottex will spell them correctly every time. Perfect for discipline-specific vocabulary that standard dictionaries don't recognize.
Does it work with reference managers?
Ottex works wherever you can type—Google Docs, Word, Notion, Obsidian, LaTeX editors. Dictate your analysis and citations, then format references with your reference manager as usual.
How does voice dictation help with literature reviews?
Reading papers while typing notes is cognitively taxing. Voice dictation lets you capture insights without breaking your reading flow. Press a hotkey, speak your thought, and continue reading. Your notes become richer because you're processing ideas out loud as you read.
Can I format citations and references by voice?
Yes. Say 'open parenthesis Smith et al. comma 2023 close parenthesis' or dictate full citations with proper punctuation. Use 'new paragraph' to structure notes, and 'quote' for direct quotations from papers.
How much does it cost?
Free forever with local models (Whisper runs on your Mac). Or bring your own API key for cloud models—most researchers spend ~$1-3/mo. If you want zero setup, the $9/mo premium tier includes Gemini 3 Flash with 99.1% accuracy.
How accurate is transcription for technical content?
99.1% accurate with Gemini 3 Flash. Add your discipline's terminology to the custom dictionary (methodologies, reagents, statistical terms, author names), and Ottex transcribes technical content with high precision.
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