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Use Case
Write Status Updates
Dictate standup updates, weekly reports, or project status. Speak what happened and what's next—done.
Slack
Example dictation
hey team so quick update um finally got the payment integration working took longer than expected because of some weird edge cases with refunds new paragraph today I'm gonna tackle the email notifications and hopefully wrap that up by end of day new paragraph no blockers just need to stay focused
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
Hey team, quick update—finally got the payment integration working. Took longer than expected because of some weird edge cases with refunds.
Today I'm gonna tackle the email notifications and hopefully wrap that up by end of day.
No blockers, just need to stay focused.
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.
Features for status updates
Everything you need to do this job efficiently
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Who uses this?
Professionals who rely on Ottex for status updates
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Frequently asked questions
Can I dictate standup updates for Slack?
Yes. Open your #standup channel, press the hotkey, and speak your update. Ottex types a clean summary with bullet points for what you did and what's next.
Does it format updates with sections?
Yes. Say 'heading: done', 'heading: in progress', 'heading: blocked' and Ottex structures your update. Custom modes can automate this format.
How fast can I write a weekly report?
Most users dictate a full weekly report in 2-3 minutes. Speak through your accomplishments, and Ottex handles the formatting.
Can I use it for different update formats?
Yes. Custom modes let you define templates — standup format for daily, comprehensive format for weekly, executive summary for stakeholders.
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