Hold-to-Talk
Hold-to-Talk means dictation runs only while you keep a shortcut pressed, giving you tight start-and-stop control.
Hold-to-Talk Hold-to-Talk means dictation runs only while you keep a shortcut pressed, giving you tight start-and-stop control.
What it means
Hold-to-Talk is a push-to-record pattern for dictation. Pressing the shortcut opens the speaking window, and releasing it closes that window without needing a second command.
How it differs from toggle dictation
Toggle dictation favors longer sessions because one press starts and another press stops. Hold-to-Talk is better when the user wants every utterance to be deliberate and bounded by the key press itself.
Why it matters in Mallo
This mode fits prompt writing, chat replies, code comments, and quick admin fields where speech happens in bursts. It lowers the risk of leaving dictation open while switching apps or thinking between phrases.
FAQ
Common questions
When is Hold-to-Talk better than toggle dictation?
It is better when you speak in short bursts, get interrupted often, or want the shortcut release to end capture immediately.
Does Hold-to-Talk make dictation more accurate?
It does not change the speech model directly, but it often improves practical accuracy by trimming accidental silence and unwanted audio.
Why does Mallo benefit from Hold-to-Talk?
Mallo is used inside real writing flows, so reducing accidental capture matters as much as raw transcription quality.