Toggle Dictation
Toggle dictation starts with one shortcut press and keeps listening until the user stops it with another action.
Toggle Dictation Toggle dictation starts with one shortcut press and keeps listening until the user stops it with another action.
What it means
Toggle dictation is a persistent mode. One action starts listening, and the session stays open until the user intentionally ends it.
When it works best
It shines when the user wants to dictate several sentences in a row, think between phrases, or keep hands off the keyboard for a longer stretch. The fewer interruptions there are, the better the mode feels.
Why it matters in Mallo
Mallo needs both speed and trust. Toggle dictation supports longer voice-first sessions, but only if the listening state, stop action, and insertion feedback remain unmistakable.
FAQ
Common questions
What kind of work fits toggle dictation?
Longer notes, uninterrupted drafting, and situations where the user wants to stay in dictation mode across multiple sentences.
What is the main risk with toggle dictation?
The common failure mode is forgetting that dictation is still active and capturing extra audio after the useful part is over.
How should Mallo present toggle dictation?
The state needs to stay obvious through status UI and a reliable stop path, otherwise confidence drops fast.