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macOS keyboard shortcuts
Default macOS shortcuts for recording, context actions, regenerating, pasting, and glossary capture.
Updated 2026-06-25
Default shortcuts
| Action | macOS shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start / Stop recording | Option+Space |
| Start / Stop recording by double tap | double-tap Option |
| Cancel recording | Option+Esc |
| Context Action | hold Control+Option |
| Regenerate last transcription | Option+Tab |
| Paste latest transcription | Command+Shift+V |
| Add selected text to Glossary | Command+Option+G |
All shortcuts can be customized in Settings -> Interface.
Recover a cancelled recording
If you cancelled a recording by mistake, a notification appears briefly. Press Option+Tab within a few seconds to transcribe and insert that recording anyway.