Official documentation guide
How do I change the keyboard shortcut that starts Dictation on Mac?
Question: How do I change the keyboard shortcut that starts Dictation on Mac?
Short answer
Open Keyboard settings, choose Dictation, and select the Shortcut option you want. A programmable controller should send that exact configured shortcut rather than assume one universal key sequence.
Answer
Open Keyboard settings, choose Dictation, and select the Shortcut option you want. A programmable controller should send that exact configured shortcut rather than assume one universal key sequence.
| Claim | Primary source | Evidence boundary |
|---|---|---|
| The Dictation shortcut is selected in macOS Keyboard settings. | Apple Support, Elgato Help | Documentation claim; not a hands-on device measurement. |
| Dictation starts with the shortcut currently configured by the user. | Apple Support, Elgato Help | Documentation claim; not a hands-on device measurement. |
| A controller that emits keystrokes must match the configured Mac shortcut. | Apple Support, Elgato Help | Documentation claim; not a hands-on device measurement. |
Scope and limits
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