OpenTypeless
Tool

Hotkey Generator

Plan a hotkey for OpenTypeless voice input, then check it against your installed version, keyboard layout, and application shortcuts.

Build Your Hotkey

Choose modifier keys and a trigger key

Your hotkey

Ctrl+Shift+Space

Potential conflicts

  • - VS Code IntelliSense
  • - Chinese IME toggle
  • - Auto-complete in many editors

Recommended Presets

Battle-tested hotkey combinations

macOS default

Fn

Default dictation binding; check your installed version and saved settings.

macOS

Windows default

Ctrl+/

Default dictation binding; check editor shortcut conflicts before use.

Windows

Linux default

Ctrl+/

Default dictation binding; test registration in your desktop environment.

Linux

Ask Anything

Fn+Space / Ctrl+.

Fn+Space on macOS; Ctrl+. on Windows and Linux. Separate from dictation.

macOS / Windows / Linux

Minimal

F9

Single key. Works well if you don't use F-keys for other things.

All

Foot Pedal

F15

Mapped to a foot pedal or adaptive switch for hands-free use.

All

Common Conflict Reference

Hotkeys that clash with popular apps

Ctrl+Space

Conflicts with: VS Code IntelliSense, Chinese IME toggle, Auto-complete in many editors

Ctrl+/

Conflicts with: Toggle comment in many editors and IDEs

Right Alt

Conflicts with: AltGr on some international keyboard layouts

Alt+Space

Conflicts with: Windows system menu, Some Linux window managers

Cmd+Space

Conflicts with: macOS Spotlight, Alfred, Raycast

Win+H

Conflicts with: Windows Voice Typing (built-in)

F9

Conflicts with: Excel recalculate, Some IDE step-over debug

Ready to Set Your Hotkey?

Configure a supported binding in the app, then test recording and text insertion in the applications you use.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the default OpenTypeless hotkey?

In v1.1.61, dictation defaults to Fn on macOS and Ctrl+/ on Windows and Linux. Ask Anything defaults to Fn+Space on macOS and Ctrl+. on Windows and Linux. Check your installed version, saved settings, recording mode, and shortcut conflicts.

Can I change the OpenTypeless hotkey?

Yes. Choose a supported binding in the OpenTypeless hotkey settings, save it, and test registration, recording mode, and conflicts in the applications you use. Operating-system and keyboard-layout restrictions can affect which bindings work.

What hotkey should I avoid?

Avoid Ctrl+Space (VS Code IntelliSense), Cmd+Space (macOS Spotlight), and Win+H (Windows Voice Typing). These are common conflicts.

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