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Getting Started
Download & Install
Download Dictation Daddy for your platform and follow the installation prompts. Available on Mac, Windows, Chrome, and Android.
Go to DownloadsStart Dictating
Press the global hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+Space on Windows, Cmd+Shift+Space on Mac) to start dictating. Speak naturally — Dictation Daddy will auto-punctuate and format your text.
Custom Vocabulary
Add names, technical terms, and jargon to your custom vocabulary so Dictation Daddy gets them right every time. Go to Settings > Custom Vocabulary in the app.
Templates
Create reusable templates for emails, reports, and more. Start your dictation with a template trigger word and the template will be applied automatically.
Troubleshooting
Dictation Daddy isn't picking up my voice
Make sure your microphone is selected in Settings > Audio. Check that microphone permissions are granted in your system settings. Try restarting the app.
Text isn't being typed into my app
Dictation Daddy uses accessibility features to type into apps. On Mac, ensure Dictation Daddy has Accessibility permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility. On Windows, try running the app as Administrator.
Transcription accuracy is low
Try speaking closer to your microphone, reducing background noise, or using a dedicated microphone. You can also add commonly misheard words to your Custom Vocabulary.
Chrome extension isn't working
Refresh the page after installing the extension. Make sure the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions. Some pages (like chrome:// URLs) don't allow extensions to run.
The app is using too much battery
Dictation Daddy only uses resources while actively transcribing. If you notice high battery usage, check that dictation isn't accidentally left running. Update to the latest version for performance improvements.
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