Technical Writers

Documentation at the speed of explanation

Technical writing requires precision. Dictate documentation as if explaining to a colleague, use formatting commands for structure, and polish with AI for clarity.

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Works with your apps

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

Notion

Fill your workspace with voice

Google Docs

Write documents 3x faster

Microsoft Word

Professional documents by voice

Obsidian

Build your second brain by voice

Slack

Faster team communication

GitHub

Code collaboration by voice

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How technical writers use Ottex

Write Documentation

Dictate technical documentation, READMEs, or API docs. Speaking lets you explain context, edge cases, and examples naturally—better docs with less effort.

VS Code

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so the authentication flow works like this the client sends credentials to the auth service second the auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token third the client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests new paragraph note colon we're using r s 2 5 6 for token signing

The authentication flow works like this: The client sends credentials to the auth service 2. The auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token 3. The client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests Note: We're using RS256 for token signing

so the authentication flow works like this colon ?new paragraph ?first ?the client sends credentials to the auth service second the auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token third the client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests new paragraph note colon we're using r s 2 5 6 for token signing

The authentication flow works like this: 1.? The client sends credentials to the auth service 2. The auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token 3. The client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests Note: We're using RS256 for token signing

Dictate with Formatting

Say 'new paragraph', 'bullet point', 'open quote' and get exactly what you mean. Full formatting control without touching the keyboard.

Notion

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weekend plans finally have some time off so I want to make the most of it new paragraph call mom about sunday dinner bullet point finish that book I started last month bullet point maybe go for a hike if weather is nice new paragraph h3 grocery list new paragraph milk dash eggs dash bread dash coffee new paragraph note to self don't forget the phone charger

Finally have some time off, so I want to make the most of it. • Call mom about Sunday dinner • Finish that book I started last month • Maybe go for a hike if weather is nice ### Grocery list - Milk - Eggs - Bread - Coffee Note to self: don't forget the phone charger

h2 ?weekend plans new paragraph ?finally have some time off so I want to make the most of it new paragraph bullet point ?call mom about sunday dinner bullet point finish that book I started last month bullet point maybe go for a hike if weather is nice new paragraph h3 grocery list new paragraph dash ?milk dash eggs dash bread dash coffee new paragraph note to self colon ?don't forget the phone charger

## Weekend plans? Finally have some time off, so I want to make the most of it. • Call mom about Sunday dinner • Finish that book I started last month • Maybe go for a hike if weather is nice ### Grocery list - Milk - Eggs - Bread - Coffee Note to self: don't forget the phone charger

Other ways Ottex can be useful for you

Respond to Emails

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

Gmail

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hi Sarah thanks for reaching out um I'd be happy to schedule a call next week new paragraph here's my calendar new paragraph best Alex work signature

Hi Sarah, Thank you for reaching out. I'd be happy to schedule a call next week. Here's my calendar: Best regards, Alex Thompson Product Manager

hi Sarah new paragraph ?so ?thanks for reaching out um I'd be happy to schedule a call next week new paragraph here's my calendar work calendar link ?new paragraph best Alex work signature

Hi Sarah, Thank you for reaching out. I'd be happy to schedule a call next week. Here's my calendar: cal.com/alex/30min? Best regards, Alex Thompson Product Manager

Capture Ideas Quickly

Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.

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I just thought of something for mom's birthday she mentioned wanting to learn watercolor painting so maybe I could get her a starter kit and sign her up for that class at the community center has weekend sessions

I just thought of something for mom's birthday—she mentioned wanting to learn watercolor painting. Maybe I could get her a starter kit and sign her up for that class at the (has weekend sessions).

oh ?I just thought of something for mom's birthday um ?she mentioned wanting to learn watercolor painting so maybe I could get her a starter kit and sign her up for that class at the community center actually the one downtown is better and ?has weekend sessions

I just thought of something for mom's birthday—she mentioned wanting to learn watercolor painting. Maybe I could get her a starter kit and sign her up for that class at the community center downtown? (has weekend sessions).

Features that make it possible

The capabilities that enable these workflows.

3x Faster Than Typing

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

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.

Technical Term Accuracy

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

Custom Dictionary

Add names, technical terms, and jargon. Ottex transcribes them accurately every time.

Inline AI Commands

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

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.

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.

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