Add contacts for voice commands.

Store names and email details so TypeDash can work with person-based commands more easily.

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Why contacts help

Contacts make name-based commands easier to manage. Instead of relying on ad-hoc text each time, you store a person once and reuse that record later.

The current UI describes examples such as drafting an email to John, creating a new email to the boss or setting up a meeting with Jane.

The Contacts page

TypeDash Contacts page listing people with nickname, name, surname and email columns plus an Add new button.
The current Contacts page in TypeDash.

What to add

NicknameA short name such as The Boss or John
NameThe person’s first name
SurnameThe person’s family name
EmailThe email address you want TypeDash to use
Use memorable nicknames

Nicknames can make voice commands easier to say and easier to recognise.

Example uses

Once the contact exists, you can use the person in command flows that support contacts. Examples shown in the current UI include:

draft an email to JohnExample pattern for email-related voice commands
new email to the bossExample pattern using a nickname
set up a meeting with JaneExample meeting-related phrase from the UI copy

Common questions

Do I need to add every person first?

If you want reliable name-based commands, adding the contact first is the safer approach.

Can I use a nickname instead of a full name?

Yes. The Contacts page explicitly includes a nickname field.

Keep learning

Create your first voice commandUse built-in voice commands

Control your computer with your voice.

Learn the key TypeDash workflows, then try them in the app.

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