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7/21/2026
How I Make the Most of Dictation

How I Make the Most of Dictation

Short summary

A practical guide to making AI-powered dictation tools reliable enough for daily use. The author shares a layered approach: custom vocabulary for recurring mistakes, global instructions for consistent formatting, voice commands for structural control, and app-specific styles that post-process transcriptions into ready-to-use outputs like emails or GitHub comments. Tools covered include Raycast Dictation, VoiceInk, superwhisper, and Wispr Flow.

  • Add custom vocabulary for recurring recognition mistakes to improve accuracy
  • Use global instructions and voice commands to control formatting and structure
  • Create app-specific styles that transform raw dictation into ready-to-use outputs

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