Oravo
Click the Oravo bar
Click on your Oravo bar in the center of your screen to start a dictation with your mouse.
Setup guide
How to do voice typing with Oravo
Learn how to use Oravo Desktop. Once it is installed, it is the same three moves in every app: press your hotkey, speak, let go.
Mac default: Fn · Windows default: Ctrl + Win
Oravo on desktop
Four moves, any app.
Once you've downloaded and installed the Oravo app on your desktop, you're ready to go.
Step 1 of 4
Put your cursor in a text box
Any app: Slack, Teams, Google Docs, Notion, email.
- Put your cursor in a text box
- Press and hold your hotkey
- Speak freely
- Let go to see your formatted transcript
M
Maya 9:41
Morning! Are we still on for the stand-up at 9?
D
Daniel 9:41
I might be a few minutes late, train delays.
Message #team-updates
Step by step
The details, one step at a time.
- 1
Put your cursor in a text box
For Oravo to know where you want to transcribe, your cursor must be in a text box. This can be in any application on your computer: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, Notion, you name it. Just look for the flashing cursor.
SSlackMMicrosoft TeamsGGoogle DocsNNotionGGmailLLinear - 2
Press your hotkey
Once you hear Oravo's signature ping or see the bars start moving, you can start dictating.
Mac default
FnWindows default
Ctrl+WinHold the hotkey to start - 3
Let go of your hotkey
Let go of the hotkey to paste the text into the text box you're in. Ta-da, Oravo should have pasted your dictation. If not, please let us know.
Pasted where your cursor was
Thanks for the update! Let's review the draft on Thursday and send it to the client on Friday.
P.S. If you press Esc, your transcript is cancelled. Don't worry, you can still find it on the Recent Activity page.
Bonus
More ways to start a dictation.
Two more ways to start talking on your desktop.
01
MacFn+Space
WindowsCtrl+Win+Space
Go hands-free
Press Fn + Space (Mac) or Ctrl + Win + Space (Windows) to go hands-free, then Fn or Ctrl to paste.
Troubleshooting
Microphone not detected?
If Oravo isn't detecting your microphone or you're not seeing any transcription, work through these checks.
A note on Bluetooth
Bluetooth microphones often cause delays and lower audio quality. We recommend a built-in or wired microphone for the best experience.
Still stuck?
Use the “Report an issue” feature in the app with details about what you've tried, or email [email protected].
- 01
Choose your microphone in Settings
- Open Settings in Oravo.
- Select your specific microphone instead of “Built-in mic” or “Auto-Detect”.
- Click Save and Close. Changes don't save automatically.
- If your mic isn't listed, quit and reopen the app to refresh the list.
- 02
Check system microphone permissions
- MacGo to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone and make sure Oravo is allowed access.
- WindowsGo to Start → Settings → Privacy & security → Microphone and make sure microphone access is on and apps can use your mic.
- 03
Check audio input settings
- MacOpen System Settings → Sound → Input and make sure the microphone is not muted and the input volume is up.
- WindowsRight-click the speaker icon and select Open Sound settings → Input to adjust input volume and check mute status.
- 04
Test your microphone
- Use the Oravo bar to speak and check if text appears in Recent Activity.
- If no text appears, download the audio file to check whether sound was recorded.
- 05
Check for common issues
- Confirm your mic isn't muted (check hardware mute keys).
- Make sure your internet connection is stable.
- Temporarily disable VPNs, firewalls or proxies that might block the app.
Ready to get started?
Download Oravo and start dictating today.
Available for Mac, Windows and Android. Your 14-day Pro trial starts when you install.