Ways to start

Choose how dictation starts in Settings → Activation. You can switch any time.

Mode A: Press and hold

Hold the shortcut while you speak and release to type. Best for quick messages. The default shortcut is Ctrl + Win; change it in Settings.

Mode B: Click to toggle

Press the shortcut once, or click the dictation bar, to start. Do it again to stop. Best for longer drafts and for mouse-only use: you can start, stop and insert text without touching the keyboard.

Mode C: Say “Hey Cursor Flow”

Say “Hey Cursor Flow”, then speak. Cursor Flow AI detects when you have finished and types the text; no button needed. Turn it on in Settings → Activation → Hands-free.

The three states

State	What it means
Listening	The mic is open and the waveform moves as you speak.
Processing	Your speech is being turned into clean text.
Typed	The text has been inserted at the cursor.