Scout uses hotkeys to start dictation, activate Magic Edit, and toggle hands-free mode. All hotkeys are customizable in Settings → Hotkeys.Documentation Index
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Default hotkeys
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Dictation (push-to-talk) | Ctrl+Shift | Fn |
| Magic Edit | Ctrl+Win+Alt+Enter | Fn+Ctrl |
| Hands-Free Mode | Ctrl+Alt+Space | Fn+Space |
| Paste Last Result | Ctrl+Alt+V | Fn+⌘+V |
How each hotkey works
Dictation — Hold to record, release to inject text. Audio streams in real time while the key is held, and the final text is injected when you release. Magic Edit — Select text first, then hold the Magic Edit hotkey and speak an instruction (e.g., “make this more formal”). Release to submit. Scout sends the selected text and your instruction to AI, which rewrites the text in place. See Magic Edit. Hands-Free Mode — Press once to start continuous dictation, press again to stop. No need to hold the key. Sessions have a 15-minute maximum and auto-stop after 90 seconds of silence. See Dictation. Paste Last Result — Pastes the most recent dictation or Magic Edit result again. Useful if you want to paste the same text in another location.Changing hotkeys
- Open Settings → Hotkeys
- Click the hotkey field you want to change
- Press your desired key combination
- The new hotkey is saved automatically
Modifier-only bindings
Scout supports modifier-only hotkeys — no letter or function key required:- Windows:
Ctrl+Shiftworks as a modifier-only binding. You can start dictating by holding just modifier keys. - macOS: The
Fnkey works as a single-key hotkey for dictation. Scout automatically configures the Fn key to work with dictation when possible.