How to Use Willow
To start dictating, first click into any text box where you want your words to go. This can be in any app like Slack, Google Docs, Gmail—you name it. Where your cursor is blinking is where Willow will place your text.
Once your cursor is active in the text field, press and hold your hotkey (default is the Function (fn) key). You’ll see a small floating bar appear and you’re ready to start speaking.
To finish and paste your dictation, simply release the hotkey. Your text will be formatted and inserted right where your cursor was.
Hands-free Mode (For Longer Dictations)
If you’re dictating something longer and don’t want to keep holding down the key, just double-tap the hotkey to enter No Hands Mode.
Willow will continue listening until you press the hotkey again to stop. Once you do, your full dictation will be dropped into the text box.
Other Things to Know
Willow supports dictation in 10 languages, with more on the way.
We’re also context-aware, which means Willow is great at understanding names, technical terms, and email-specific language. Especially in email apps, Willow will pick up the name, format the greeting, structure the body, and closing.
Give it a try next time you’re replying to emails. Just talk naturally, and Willow will do the heavy lifting.
If you face any problems when dictating, let us know at [email protected].