Voice Typing for Accessibility — Type Less, Say More

Why Standard Voice Typing Falls Short

Windows voice typing (Win+H) and browser-based dictation tools can help, but they have limitations that matter when you depend on voice input daily:

• Inconsistent app support — built-in dictation doesn’t work in many desktop apps, meaning you still have to type in some contexts
• Toggle-based activation — you have to click a button to start and stop, which requires precise mouse movements that can also cause strain
• Cloud dependency — some features require sending audio to remote servers, raising privacy concerns for medical or workplace contexts
• No writing assistance — you still have to compose everything in your head before speaking

How ScribAI Helps

Push-to-Talk Reduces Interaction Friction

ScribAI uses a single keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Win+A) that you hold while speaking, then release. There’s no microphone button to click, no dictation panel to manage, and no switching between modes. One key, one action.

For users with limited dexterity, this is significantly easier than navigating a dictation UI. The hotkey can also be remapped to any key combination that works for your setup — including foot pedals or assistive input devices that simulate keyboard shortcuts.

Works in Every App

ScribAI pastes text via the clipboard, so it works in every application where you can paste — including apps that don’t support built-in dictation. This means you can use voice input consistently across your entire workflow:

• Email clients (Outlook, Gmail, Thunderbird)
• Document editors (Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice)
• Chat apps (Teams, Slack, Discord)
• Code editors (VS Code, JetBrains IDEs)
• Enterprise and legacy software
• Browser-based tools and forms

Having one tool that works everywhere removes the cognitive overhead of switching between different dictation methods for different apps.

High Accuracy with Whisper AI

Inaccurate transcription means more corrections, which means more typing. ScribAI uses OpenAI Whisper, one of the most accurate speech recognition models available. Higher accuracy means fewer corrections and less time with your hands on the keyboard.

You can choose between model sizes (Tiny, Base, Small) to balance speed and accuracy for your needs.

Fully Offline — No Audio Leaves Your Device

In Local mode, ScribAI processes all speech recognition on your machine. Audio is never recorded, stored, or transmitted. This matters for:

• Medical professionals dictating patient information
• Workplace environments with data security policies
• Anyone who wants voice input without surveillance concerns

AI Compose — Dictate Intent, Not Every Word

With AI Compose (Pro), you don’t have to dictate every word. Instead, describe what you want written:

• “Write a professional email declining the meeting invitation.”
• “Summarise these notes into three bullet points.”
• “Reply saying I’ll have the report ready by Friday.”

ScribAI generates the full text and pastes it at your cursor. This reduces the amount of speaking required, which helps during flare-ups or when voice fatigue is a concern.

Conditions ScribAI Can Help With

• Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) — reduce daily keystrokes by dictating instead of typing
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — minimize wrist and hand movements
• Arthritis — avoid the pain of prolonged typing sessions
• Tendinitis — rest your hands while staying productive
• Motor impairments — use voice as the primary input method across all apps
• Temporary injuries — continue working while a hand, wrist, or arm heals

System Tray — Always Available, Never in the Way

ScribAI runs quietly in the system tray. It starts with Windows and stays ready in the background. There’s no window to keep open and no app to switch to — just hold the hotkey whenever you need to dictate, in whatever app you’re already using.