Create your first voice command.

Start with a simple phrase and one action. Keep it clear, useful and easy to test.

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What a voice command does

A TypeDash voice command links a spoken phrase to one or more actions. You say the phrase after you start TypeDash listening, and TypeDash performs the action chain you created.

Start with a small task first. A short command is faster to remember and easier to debug.

Open the Voice Commands page

Open TypeDash and select Voice Commands in the left sidebar. The built-in commands list shows the style and structure used by the app.

TypeDash Voice Commands page listing built-in commands such as Search Google, Search YouTube and Calculate.
The real Voice Commands page in TypeDash.

Add the command

  1. Click Add new

    Use the Add new button in Voice Commands.

  2. Name what you say

    Enter the exact phrase you want to speak, such as Morning setup.

  3. Add one action

    Choose Add action and select the type of action you want.

  4. Save and test

    Save the command, start TypeDash listening and say the phrase once to confirm it works.

Add voice command modal in TypeDash with a phrase field, add action button and save button.
The command editor starts with a phrase field and an Add action button.
Add action modal in TypeDash listing Shortcut, Keyboard shortcut, Dynamic URL, Script and Delay.
Action types shown in the current desktop UI.

Try a good first example

A good first command does one clear thing. For example, you can open a folder, press a keyboard shortcut or launch a website search.

Morning setupExample phrase that can trigger one or more actions
Open DownloadsSimple example for a folder-based action
Keep phrases distinct

Avoid phrases that sound too similar to each other. Clear wording improves reliability.

Make it reliable

Use a phrase you would not normally dictate in text. Keep each command short and avoid creating two commands that sound nearly the same.

If a command does not behave as expected, test it with only one action first. Then add more actions after the first one is stable.

Common questions

Can one voice command have more than one action?

Yes. The add-command flow shows an Actions area and a plus button for adding more actions. Start with one action first, then expand the chain if needed.

Do I need an internet connection for a voice command?

The spoken command recognition can use TypeDash local speech recognition. The destination action itself can still depend on your computer or a website.

Should I use a normal sentence as my command?

Usually no. A short, distinct phrase is easier to recognise and less likely to clash with ordinary dictation.

Keep learning

Add a keyboard shortcut 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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