Voice Dictation for Technical Writers
Explain it once, document it perfectly
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 technical writers
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.
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.
What you can do
Write Documentation
Dictate technical documentation, READMEs, or API docs. Speaking lets you explain context, edge cases, and examples naturally—better docs with less effort.
Works with
Dictate with Formatting
Say 'new paragraph', 'bullet point', 'open quote' and get exactly what you mean. Full formatting control without touching the keyboard.
Other ways Ottex helps technical writers
Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with
Frequently asked questions
Can I dictate code examples and technical terms accurately?+
Yes. Gemini 3 Flash and other cloud models are trained on technical documentation and handle terms like REST API, OAuth, async/await accurately. For project-specific terms (API endpoints, method names, custom classes), add them to your custom dictionary once and Ottex transcribes them correctly every time.
How do I control formatting for documentation?+
Say commands like 'new paragraph', 'bullet point', 'code block', 'H2 heading'. Ottex gives you formatting control by voice. You can structure docs without touching the keyboard.
Does it work with Markdown and documentation platforms?+
Yes. Ottex works system-wide on macOS, so it works in Notion, GitHub, GitBook, Confluence, Google Docs, and any other documentation tool. You can dictate directly into code editors for README files.
Can I use it for API reference documentation?+
Absolutely. Dictate endpoint descriptions, parameter explanations, and usage examples. Speaking lets you explain complex concepts naturally, then use formatting commands to structure the content properly.
Will it understand technical jargon and acronyms?+
Cloud AI models are trained on technical documentation and understand terms like REST API, OAuth, CRUD, CI/CD, GraphQL, etc. For company-specific acronyms or product names, use the custom dictionary feature.
How does this help with AI-assisted documentation workflows?+
Many technical writers now draft with ChatGPT or Claude. Speaking your prompts and context to AI is much faster than typing—you provide more detail naturally, which means better AI output. Dictate your requirements, then paste the AI response and refine it by voice.
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