Wispr Flow Release Notes
29 release notes curated from 38 sources by the Releasebot Team. Last updated: May 1, 2026
- Apr 30, 2026
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Using the Scratchpad to save and edit notes
Wispr Flow adds Scratchpad, a keyboard-shortcut notepad for capturing quick thoughts, drafts, and reminders without leaving your app. It auto-saves, syncs across devices, supports voice dictation, and brings rich text, tabs, version history, and image support on Mac and Windows.
Available on: Mac, Windows, iOS (Android coming soon)
Capture quick thoughts, drafts, or reminders without leaving your current app. Scratchpad is a notepad you summon with a keyboard shortcut — it auto-saves as you type and syncs across your devices.
What it is
Scratchpad is a lightweight note window you open from anywhere with a keyboard shortcut. It auto-saves, syncs across your devices, and supports voice dictation with the same shortcut you used to open it.
On Mac and Windows, Scratchpad is a rich-text editor with tabs, version history, a notes sidebar, and inline image support. On iOS, it's a plain-text editor with offline sync.
When to use it
Use Scratchpad when you want to:
- Jot down quick notes or ideas without switching apps.
- Open and edit existing notes from your library while staying in your current workflow.
- Draft content you plan to paste or dictate into another app later.
- Capture and expand on text you've selected in another app.
- Work on several notes side by side — open each as a tab, or detach tabs into separate windows.
- Review and copy polished text when Flow can't paste it directly into a text field.
How it works in Flow
Overview
Pressing your Scratchpad shortcut opens the window at your cursor position, or brings it back into focus if it's already open. Content saves automatically about two seconds after you stop typing or dictating, including brand-new notes. Each tab saves independently, so edits in every tab are preserved even when switching quickly between them. A status indicator shows the current save state.
Key behaviors
Mac and Windows
iOS
Best practices
- Assign a Scratchpad shortcut you can reach with one hand, so you can open and dictate without breaking flow.
- Select text in another app before opening Scratchpad when you want to expand on or rewrite that snippet.
- Press Cmd+E (Mac) or Ctrl+E (Windows) to toggle the sidebar and jump between notes without opening the Hub.
- Let auto-save handle saving — each tab saves within about two seconds of any edit, and all tabs are saved immediately when you quit the app.
- Use the diff view after applying a transform to spot what changed before continuing to edit.
- Drag a tab out to detach it when you want two notes side by side, then drag it back to merge when you're done.
- Use collapsible sections to hide supporting details or reference material — keep your note readable at a glance and expand only what you need.
- Use markdown heading shortcuts (#, ##, ###) to structure longer notes quickly without reaching for the toolbar.
- Pin notes you refer to often so they stay at the top of the sidebar, no matter how many new notes you create.
Examples
Dictating into Scratchpad with one shortcut
Capturing selected text from another app
Reviewing polished text when it can't be pasted automatically
Structuring a note with markdown headings and dividers
Opening multiple notes as tabs
Using collapsible sections to organize a note
Previewing and keeping a Transform Variant
Reviewing and restoring a previous version of a note
Inserting and resizing an image
Common issues
Dictated text was silently lost when speaking into the Hub or Overlay
Notes search wasn't finding words with formatting applied
Edits in some tabs were lost when switching between tabs quickly
Sidebar or save shortcut conflicts with another app
Other bugs fixed in recent updates
Window, focus, and appearance bugs fixed in recent updates (Mac)
FAQs
Where are my notes stored?
What do the save status indicators mean?
Can I set a custom shortcut to open Scratchpad?
Why does Scratchpad open a new empty tab every time I invoke it?
Which transforms are available in Scratchpad?
Does closing the Scratchpad window clear my saved notes?
How do I delete a note from Scratchpad?
How many versions of a note are saved?
Do images in my notes sync across devices?
How do I open a saved note from the Hub?
Which markdown shortcuts does Scratchpad support?
Why did Scratchpad open automatically after I used Polish?
Why did Scratchpad open after I dictated into the Hub or Overlay?
Do pinned notes sync across my devices?
Limitations and notes
Important:
If you're covered by a HIPAA/BAA agreement, you can use Scratchpad and Notes, but notes are stored locally on your device only. Notes will not sync to the cloud or across devices. The Notes page is visible in the sidebar with a notice explaining this. The sync/refresh button and the Hard refresh all notes setting are not available on these accounts.
- Scratchpad is available on Mac, Windows, and iOS. Android is coming soon.
- The onboarding banner on the Notes page is non-dismissible and appears whenever Scratchpad is enabled.
- One Scratchpad setting is available under Settings → System → Scratchpad on Mac and Windows: Open in new tab (off by default) makes Scratchpad always open to a fresh tab when activated. Changes take effect immediately, even if the Scratchpad window is already open.
- Rich text formatting, spellcheck, version history, the diff view, the notes sidebar, inline images, the expand/compact window toggle, and the custom Scratchpad shortcut are available on Mac and Windows only. iOS uses a plain-text editor.
- Collapsible toggle sections and blockquote formatting are available on Mac and Windows only.
- Markdown shortcuts for headings (H1–H3) and horizontal dividers are available on Mac and Windows only. H4–H6 headings are not styled. Fenced code blocks are not supported.
- Note preview cards in the sidebar and Hub render markdown formatting (headings, bold, italic, lists, checkboxes, links, blockquotes, and more) on Mac and Windows. Previews are not interactive — clicking anywhere on a card opens the note.
- Transform Variants — including the preview chips and the Keep button — are available on Mac and Windows only. Custom transform prompts are limited to 500 characters.
- The tabbed Scratchpad — including multiple tabs, drag-to-detach, drag-to-merge, tab renaming, and the Cmd+T / Cmd+W / Cmd+Shift+W shortcuts (Ctrl on Windows) — is available on Mac and Windows. You can have up to 5 tabs open per Scratchpad window, and tabs shrink to fit within the tab bar rather than scrolling horizontally.
- Tab titles can be up to 100 characters. A title is derived automatically once a note reaches 10 characters or 3 words; until then, the tab displays "Untitled." Custom tab titles are not overwritten when the note saves.
- The minimum Scratchpad window width is 550px when tabs are in use, to keep tab labels readable.
- The dictation empty-state placeholder, orange editor cursor, and hint bar are available on Mac and Windows.
- Deleting notes directly from the Scratchpad window — via the trash button in the editor's floating actions or the hover trash icon in the sidebar list — is available on Mac and Windows only.
- Pinning notes is available on Mac and Windows. Pin status is stored locally on each device and does not sync across devices.
- The Hub Scratchpad page displays notes in list view only, with pinned notes sorted above unpinned notes. Within each group, notes are sorted by most recently modified.
- On Mac, closing a Scratchpad window does not bring the Hub into focus, and the Wispr Flow dock icon remains visible while Scratchpad is open even when "hide app in dock" is enabled in settings.
- Closing one Scratchpad window does not affect other open Scratchpad windows.
- On Mac, Scratchpad behaves like a normal window and can go behind other app windows. It does not stay on top. Press your Scratchpad shortcut (Option+S by default) to bring it back to the front.
- The Auto insert transforms Polish setting is only available to Scratchpad users.
- When the sidebar is disabled, a chevron-down dropdown and a New note button appear in the top bar as a fallback for switching and creating notes.
- The "Fix a misspelled word" workflow (right-click → suggestions or Add to Dictionary) is available on Mac and Windows only.
- Scratchpad auto-closes after you paste its content into another app. Pasting within the Scratchpad window itself does not trigger auto-close.
- Dictating to the clipboard without Scratchpad focused does not create or save a note.
- Inline images are supported on Mac and Windows only. Supported formats are PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, and BMP. SVG files are not supported.
- Images are automatically compressed (converted to WebP, maximum 1920px wide) and stored locally with the note. They do not sync across devices.
- The Polish paste fallback — where Scratchpad opens automatically with polished text and a diff view when pasting fails — is available on Mac and Windows. The Auto paste after polish toggle is in Settings → Polish.
- The dictation paste fallback — where Scratchpad opens automatically with your dictated text when paste fails, including when dictating into surfaces like the Hub or Overlay — is available on Mac and Windows. Scratchpad opens even if it was minimized at the time.
- Apr 30, 2026
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How to Use Transforms (Beta)
Wispr Flow adds AI-powered Transforms for rewriting selected text, custom prompts, auto-polish after dictation, and Scratchpad suggestions, with diff viewing and synced shortcuts on Mac and Windows beta.
Available on: Mac, Windows (beta)
Highlight any text, press a Transform shortcut, and Flow rewrites it instantly using AI. Use built-in rules, write your own custom prompts, or set a transform to run automatically after every dictation.
What it is
Transforms applies AI-powered rewriting rules to any text you select. It works anywhere Flow works — highlight text, trigger the shortcut, and the selected text is replaced with the improved version.
You can also set a transform to run automatically after every dictation, so your text is polished before it's pasted.
When to use it
Use Transforms when you want to:
- Clean up rough dictation into polished, professional text.
- Apply consistent formatting or tone rules across your writing.
- Rewrite text using a custom prompt without leaving your current app.
- Automatically polish every dictation without any extra steps.
How it works in Flow
Overview
Open the Transforms tab in Flow settings to get started. The demo editor comes pre-filled with sample text — highlight any part and press the Transform shortcut to see it in action. When you're ready, click Turn on Transforms at the end of the setup flow to enable shortcuts everywhere.
Key behaviors
- Opt-in toggle: A toggle at the top of the Transforms settings page enables or disables all Transforms functionality. Disabling it grays out remaining settings and resets any associated keyboard shortcuts.
- Shortcut activation: Transform shortcuts (Opt+1, Opt+2, Opt+O, and others) are not registered until you first interact with Transforms — by visiting the Transforms tab, clicking Try it out, or toggling Transforms on. Until then, these key combinations work normally for typing special characters on international keyboards.
- Auto-polish after dictation: A picker in the Flow status bubble runs a chosen transform automatically every time you finish dictating, before the text is pasted. Click the circle to cycle through options, or click the caret to open a dropdown. Your choice persists across app restarts.
- Custom transform prompts: Create custom prompts with their own names, instructions, and assigned shortcuts. Custom prompt instructions are limited to 500 characters. Saved custom prompts also appear in the auto-polish picker, and settings sync automatically across your devices.
- Configuration modal: Each Transform shortcut has its own modal where you can assign a shortcut, name the transform, toggle default rules, add custom prompts, and preview changes side by side. A transform is only saved when both a prompt and a shortcut are set.
- Prompt Engineer: A built-in transform that rewrites your text as a well-structured AI prompt — useful for turning a rough idea into a precise instruction for any AI tool.
- Writing samples: Each prompt has its own set of writing samples, used only when that prompt runs. Manage them inside the Custom Prompt and Prompt Engineer configuration modals. Renaming a prompt carries its samples over; deleting or resetting a prompt removes them. Samples for the default polish prompt are always preserved.
- Auto-save: Changes to a transform's name save automatically a couple of seconds after you stop typing. There are no manual Save or Cancel buttons.
- Reset button: Each configuration modal includes a Reset button to restore that transform's settings to their defaults.
- View Diff: After applying a transform, press the Transform view changes hotkey to toggle the diff viewer and see exactly what was rewritten. The default is Opt+O on Mac and Win+Alt+O on Windows. Customize it under Transform view changes in your keyboard shortcut settings.
- Auto insert transforms: A toggle on the Polish "How it works" settings page controls whether transformed text replaces your original text or appears as a diff in a new window. Only visible to users with Scratchpad enabled. During the Transforms onboarding flow, auto-insert is temporarily enabled and the toggle is hidden — your original setting is restored once onboarding is complete.
- Transform Suggestions in Scratchpad: Inside the Scratchpad, Flow offers six built-in transform suggestions ranked by AI based on relevance to your content. There are three tone options — More concise, More professional, and More casual — and three structural options: Turn to list, Turn to table, and Polish. They appear as chips at the top of the editor — an Original chip plus one chip per variant. Click any chip to preview, then click Keep to commit it as a new version. Editing the content regenerates fresh suggestions automatically.
Important
If auto-polish fails or times out, Flow pastes your original unpolished dictated text as a fallback so you're never left with nothing.
Notifications
Flow shows status notifications as you use Transforms:
- Transformed! The transform was applied successfully.
- Congrats, you did your first transform! A celebratory notification after your first transform outside the Flow app. It includes a Customize transforms button that opens your Transforms settings. Shown only for your first few transforms.
- Transformed text copied to clipboard: The text field was not editable, so the result was copied instead. Paste with Cmd+V (Mac) or Ctrl+V (Windows).
- Select text to apply a transform: You pressed a Transform shortcut without selecting any text. The first 3 times, Flow shows a tip with the specific shortcut you pressed. After that, a shorter reminder appears.
- Want to Transform this? A nudge after dictation reminding you that you can transform the result. Flow shows your assigned shortcut and displays this up to 20 times. Suppressed when auto-polish after dictation is active.
- Polishing X words… / [name]ing…: Shown in the status bubble while an auto-polish transform runs after dictation. The label reflects the prompt name when available (e.g., "Summarizing…"); otherwise it defaults to "Polishing…".
- Too short to transform: The selected text was too short for a transform to run.
- Transform timed out: The request took too long. Try again in a moment. During auto-polish, your original dictated text is pasted instead.
- Transform returned no text: Something went wrong and no result was produced. Try again.
- Transform cancelled: You cancelled the transform before it completed.
- Transform doesn't work while dictating: Wait until dictation finishes before triggering a transform.
- Couldn't detect a text box: Flow couldn't find a text box and had no recent text from your clipboard or a recent dictation. Select your text manually and try again.
Examples
Cleaning up a rough dictation
Using a custom prompt to change tone
Using Prompt Engineer to build an AI prompt
Using auto-polish on every dictation
Using a Scratchpad transform suggestion
FAQs
Do I need to dictate text before using Transforms?
Can I create my own custom transforms?
What built-in transforms are available in Scratchpad?
How do I turn on auto-polish after dictation?
How do I see what the transform changed?
Why are my international keyboard characters (like ñ or ö) not working?
What happens if the text field doesn't allow direct editing?
Why don't I see the "Auto insert transforms" toggle?
What happens if I edit my text after Scratchpad suggestions are generated?
Limitations and notes
- Transforms is currently in beta and available on Mac and Windows only.
- Transform shortcuts (Opt+1, Opt+2, Opt+O, and others) are only registered after you first visit the Transforms tab, click Try it out, or toggle Transforms on.
- Disabling the Opt-in toggle resets any keyboard shortcuts assigned to Transforms.
- Custom transform configurations sync automatically across all your devices.
- Custom prompt instructions are limited to 500 characters.
- Transforms cannot be triggered while dictation is active — wait until dictation finishes first.
- A transform is not saved unless both a prompt and a keyboard shortcut are configured. Closing the modal without setting a shortcut discards the transform.
- When auto-polish after dictation is active, the post-dictation transform nudge is suppressed.
- Writing samples are scoped to the prompt they were created under. Deleting or resetting a custom prompt removes its samples. Samples for the default polish prompt are always preserved.
- The Auto insert transforms toggle is only visible to users with Scratchpad enabled. It is hidden during the Transforms onboarding flow and reappears once onboarding is complete.
- Scratchpad transform suggestions are limited to six fixed options (More concise, More professional, More casual, Turn to list, Turn to table, Polish), ranked by AI based on relevance to your content.
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- Apr 30, 2026
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Use Flow hands-free
Wispr Flow adds hands-free dictation across Mac, Windows, iOS and Android, letting users speak naturally, paste text when finished, and even say “press enter” to send or submit without touching the keyboard. It also supports custom shortcuts and recent fixes.
Available on
Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Hands-free mode lets Flow listen continuously without holding down a key — speak naturally and your text pastes when you're done. Use it for longer dictations or to keep your hands off the keyboard.
How to start hands-free dictation
Mac
Windows
iOS
Android
Press Enter without touching the keyboard
Say "press enter" at the end of your dictation and Flow presses the Enter key after pasting your text — useful for sending messages or submitting prompts hands-free. The words "press enter" are stripped from your transcript.
Note: "Press enter" is only recognized at the very end of your dictation. If you say it in the middle of a sentence, it appears as regular text.
Tip: The first time Flow detects "press enter," it shows a notification explaining the feature but doesn't press Enter yet. Tap Great to enable, or Disable to keep "press enter" as regular text. Once enabled, manage it in Flow Hub → Settings → Experimental.
Change your hands-free shortcut
- Open Flow Hub → Settings → General → Shortcuts → Change.
- Find the Hands-free section and set your preferred key combination.
- Test the new shortcut in a text field — if Flow starts listening, the new shortcut is working.
You can bind up to 4 different shortcuts for each action, with each shortcut containing up to 3 keys. Use Reset to default at the bottom of the Shortcuts dialog to restore the original shortcuts. If your hands-free shortcut overlaps with your push-to-talk shortcut, a conflict warning appears.
Common issues
- Double-tap activation only worked once on the Gmail onboarding page
- Push-to-talk input stayed active after cancelling dictation
- Dictation reliability issues on Android 16 devices
- Bugs fixed in recent updates
FAQs
- Why didn't my text paste after dictation?
- My custom shortcut isn't working. What should I check?
- Does "press enter" work with punctuation?
- Why doesn't tapping the Flow Bubble waveform do anything during dictation on Android?
- What happens to my audio if the 5-minute session limit is reached on Android?
- What happens if transcription or text insertion fails on Android?
Still stuck?
Reach out to our support team if:
• Hands-free dictation doesn't start after pressing your shortcut, even after restarting Flow.
• Your transcript appears in Recent Activity but never pastes into any app.
• You see an error message not covered above.When you contact us, please include your platform and OS version, the shortcut you're using, and the apps where you've tested. Most hands-free issues are resolved in one reply.
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Set up the Action Button for Flow on iPhone
Wispr Flow adds iPhone Action Button support on iPhone 15 Pro and later, letting users start dictation with a single press from any text field. Setup is quick, and Flow ships several shortcut options including clipboard, notes, and toggle controls.
Available on
iOS (iPhone 15 Pro and later)
Turn your iPhone's Action Button into a one-press shortcut for Wispr Flow dictation. Setup takes about a minute, and once it's done you can start dictating from any text field with a single press.
How to set it up
Open the Action Button setup from one of these entry points:
a. From the keyboard: After you've dictated 50 or more total words, a feature card appears in the Flow keyboard. Tap Set up.
b. From Settings: Open the Wispr Flow app, then go to Settings → Action button shortcut.
Tap Let's go! on the introduction screen, then tap Try now after watching the demo video.
Tap Continue to use the "Quick Dictation to Clipboard" shortcut, which ships with the app. This shortcut works anywhere — if you're not in a text field, Flow saves the transcript to your clipboard.
Note: You may see a "Swipe back to your app" screen. Apple requires Flow to briefly switch apps to activate the microphone. Swipe right on the bottom bar to return to Flow and continue setup.
Tap Go to Settings to open iPhone Settings (or navigate manually to Settings → Action Button).
Swipe to Shortcut and select Quick Dictation to Clipboard from the list.
Return to Flow and tap Try now on the "Let's test your new shortcut" screen to test the Action Button with a quick dictation into Notes.
Press your Action Button and speak a short phrase. Press and hold, then release, to stop. When your dictation appears on screen, tap Next.
Important: The Next button only appears after dictation text is received. If it doesn't appear, return to Settings → Action Button and confirm Quick Dictation to Clipboard is selected.
Tap Finish on the All Set screen to complete setup.
Your Action Button is now wired to Flow. Press it from any text field to start dictating.
Available shortcuts
Flow offers several shortcuts you can assign to the Action Button:
- Turn On/Off Flow: Toggle dictation on and off.
- Dictate a Flow Note: Dictate directly into a new note.
- Quick Dictation to Clipboard: Copy your dictation to the clipboard.
- Quick Dictation to Notes: Save your dictation to your notes.
- Open Flow Notes: Open your saved notes.
- Save Flow Note: Create a note from existing text.
To change your shortcut, open the Wispr Flow app, go to Settings → Action button shortcut, and restart setup.
Common issues
Dictation doesn't start after swiping back from the keyboard
FAQs
Which iPhones support the Action Button?
When does the Action Button feature card appear?
What is the Flow shortcut?
Can I change the Action Button assignment later?
What happens if I dismiss the Action Button card?
Why did I see a "Swipe back to your app" message during setup?Still stuck?
Reach out to support if:
- The Next button never appears during the test step, even after confirming the correct shortcut is selected.
- The Action Button doesn't trigger Flow after setup completes.
- You see an error during setup that isn't covered above.
Include your iPhone model, iOS version, and Wispr Flow app version so we can help quickly.
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How to Use Auto Cleanup (Beta)
Wispr Flow adds Auto Cleanup, a new background dictation feature coming soon to Mac and Windows that removes filler words, fixes grammar, or rewrites for clarity. Users can choose from four cleanup levels, replacing Smart Formatting with finer control.
Available on: Coming soon to Mac and Windows
Auto Cleanup polishes your dictation before it's inserted — removing filler words, fixing grammar, or rewriting for clarity. Pick one of four levels to control how much Flow edits your speech.
What it is
Auto Cleanup runs automatically on every dictation before text is inserted. You pick the level once, and Flow handles the rest — there's nothing extra to press or trigger.
Unlike Transforms, which you apply manually to highlighted text after the fact, Auto Cleanup works in the background on every dictation.When to use it
Use this feature when you want to:
- Remove filler words like "um" and "uh" automatically
- Get cleaner, more professional text without editing after dictating
- Control how much Flow changes your words, from raw transcription to a polished rewrite
How it works in Flow
Overview
Auto Cleanup processes your dictation in the background at your chosen level before inserting text. It replaces the previous Smart Formatting feature with more granular control.
Cleanup levels
There are four levels. Medium is the default.
Level What it does Example output None Transcribes exactly what you said, including mistakes hey joey, we still on for coffee or? I think we maybe should leave earlier to make it there in time there might um be traffic. What are you thinking? Light Cleans up filler words and grammar Hey Joey, are we still on for coffee? I think we should leave earlier to make it there in time. There might be traffic. What are you thinking? Medium Edits for clarity and conciseness Hey Joey, are we still on for coffee? We should leave earlier; there might be traffic. What do you think? High Rewrites for brevity and polish Hey Joey, are we still on for coffee? Let's leave early to beat traffic. What do you think?Key behaviors
- Runs automatically: Auto Cleanup is applied as part of dictation processing — there's no button to press.
- Change notification: When Auto Cleanup makes meaningful changes, Flow briefly shows a "Cleaned up! See what's changed" notification. Click it to see the diff. The notification only appears at Medium or High levels on longer dictations, and never inside AI apps like ChatGPT.
- Notification display limit: The notification stops appearing after 5 lifetime displays. The keyboard shortcut and indicator continue to work afterward.
- Keyboard shortcut: Press Opt+O on Mac or Win+Alt+O on Windows to review the last cleanup. If Auto Cleanup didn't change anything, the shortcut shows nothing. Pressing the shortcut again while the diff is open closes it.
- Undo an edit: Open the three-dot menu next to a recent dictation in the Home tab and select Undo AI edit.
- Separate from Transforms: Auto Cleanup and Transforms don't layer. If Transforms are active, Auto Cleanup is suppressed. The two are alternatives, not complements.
Best practices
- Start with Medium (the default) and adjust after a few dictations.
- Use Light for casual messages where you want your natural voice preserved.
- Use High for professional writing where you want concise, polished output.
- Use None when you need a raw, word-for-word transcription.
How to set it up
- Open the Wispr Flow Hub by clicking the Wispr icon in your menu bar.
- Click Style in the left sidebar.
- Select the Auto Cleanup tab (the last tab, marked with a "Beta" badge).
- Click the level you want. Your selection applies immediately to all future dictations.
Note: If you previously used Smart Formatting, that toggle has moved here. Auto Cleanup replaces Smart Formatting with more granular control.
Examples
Casual message with Light cleanup
Professional message with High cleanup
FAQs
What happened to Smart Formatting?
Can I change the level per app or per dictation?
Does Auto Cleanup change the meaning of what I said?
Can I use Auto Cleanup and Transforms together?Limitations and notes
- Auto Cleanup is currently in Beta and is actively being improved based on feedback.
- The cleanup level applies globally — per-app and per-dictation levels are not yet supported.
- This feature is coming soon to Mac and Windows. Mobile support will follow.
- The "Cleaned up!" notification appears only at Medium and High levels, and is not shown in AI apps like ChatGPT.
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How Do I Use the Admin Portal to Manage Users and Billing?
Wispr Flow launches an Admin Portal for web-based team management, giving enterprise admins one dashboard to manage users, roles, organization settings, and billing. It also adds controls for data privacy, usage settings, and trial-to-paid billing flows.
Available on: Web (admin.wisprflow.ai)
The Admin Portal lets you add or remove team members, assign roles, control organization settings, and manage billing — all from one dashboard. Most tasks take under 2 minutes.
How to access the Admin Portal
- Go to admin.wisprflow.ai and sign in with your admin credentials.
- Use the left sidebar to navigate between Users, Settings, and Billing.
How to add users
Note: If your organization uses SCIM, manual user management is disabled. Manage users through your identity provider instead.
- Add users manually
- Add users via invite link
- Add users automatically by company email
- Add multiple users at once
Important: Enterprise plans may have a contractual seat cap, and pending invitations count toward it. If you exceed your cap, you'll see an error showing how many seats are available. Contact support to increase your cap.
How to assign and change roles
You can assign or change a team member's role directly from the member table.
- Click Users in the left sidebar.
- Find the member you want to update and click the role dropdown next to their name.
- Select the new role: Admin, IT Admin, or Member.
- Confirm the change in the dialog that appears.
Important: When changing a member to or from the IT Admin role, read the confirmation dialog carefully. IT Admin changes affect both product access and your paid seat count.
Available roles
- Member: Standard Wispr Flow user with full dictation access.
- Admin: Can manage users, billing, and organization settings, and has full dictation access.
- IT Admin: Can manage users, billing, and SSO settings, but cannot use Wispr Flow dictation. This is a management-only seat type and affects your paid seat count differently than a standard Member or Admin seat.
How to remove users
Note: If your organization uses SCIM, manual user removal is disabled. Manage users through your identity provider instead.
- Click Users in the left sidebar.
- Click the user you want to remove to open their details.
- Click Delete user (or Revoke invite for pending invitations).
- Confirm the removal. The user disappears from your list and your seat count updates immediately.
Note: When a user joins an enterprise team, any existing individual Stripe subscription they have is automatically cancelled and refunded.
How to manage organization settings
Enterprise admins can control settings for the entire organization from Settings → Organization. These controls override individual user preferences.
Data controls
The Data Controls section enforces data and privacy settings across your team:
- Context Awareness: Controls whether Wispr Flow can read on-screen context to improve transcription. Set to Available (users can toggle it themselves) or Disable for all users (turns it off everywhere and locks the toggle).
- Zero Data Retention: Enforces zero data retention (ZDR) across your organization.
- Local data storage policy: Controls how local data is stored — store normally, auto-delete after 24 hours, or never store.
- SOC2 report access: Provides your organization's SOC2 report.
- HIPAA BAA: Sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement for your organization.
Note: Data Controls are available on the Enterprise plan only.
Usage settings
The Usage section controls what team members see on the Usage dashboard:
- Hide team leaderboard: When enabled, non-admin members no longer see the Leaderboard tab. Admins always retain access.
How to manage billing
- Click Settings → Billing in the left sidebar.
- Click Manage Subscription to open the billing portal.
From the billing portal, you can:
- Update or change your subscription plan
- Add or update payment methods
- View and download invoices
Note: Any team member can view the billing page, but making changes requires admin access.
Billing during a trial
If you add billing information during an active trial, the Payment Summary modal shows $0 billed today and tells you when your first charge will occur (e.g., "Billed in X days for Y seats").
If your trial has already ended, the modal shows the actual charge due today with a note that billing starts immediately at checkout.Switch to annual billing
- Toggle your plan to Annual in the Payment Summary modal during checkout.
- Click Save with Annual. Your new billing cycle starts immediately at the discounted annual rate.
What happens when your trial ends
When your trial expires, admins who haven't set up a paid subscription have a 3-day grace period to add billing information before the team loses access to plan features.
- One-time pop-up modal: The first time an admin without a subscription opens the app after the trial ends, a modal prompts them to add billing info. It includes an Add billing info button that opens the Payment Summary directly.
- Persistent sidebar banner: A banner stays visible in the sidebar throughout the grace period. Both the modal and banner disappear once a subscription is active or the grace period expires.
- Non-admin members: Non-admins see a softer banner on the Home page asking them to contact their admin. They do not see the Add billing info button.
Warning: The grace period lasts 3 days after your trial ends. Add billing information before it expires to avoid losing access.
FAQs
- How does the IT Admin role affect seats and product access?
- Why am I blocked from using the Wispr Flow desktop app as an IT Admin?
- Can users change their email address?
- How do I upgrade to Enterprise without contacting sales?
- How do I rejoin my team after trial expiration?
- What happens when my subscription is cancelled?
- How do I join an existing team on my domain?
- How are users sorted in the dashboard?
- What does a team member see when I upgrade them?
Still need help?
Reach out to our support team if:
- You need to increase your enterprise seat cap
- You're locked out of your admin account or can't access the Admin Portal
- You need billing adjustments after changing accounts or plans
Include your team name and what you've already tried when reaching out. Most admin issues are resolved in one reply.
Original source - Apr 30, 2026
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- First seen by Releasebot:May 1, 2026
Snooze the Dictation Bubble
Wispr Flow adds Android snooze for the floating Flow Bubble, letting users hide it for 10 minutes and bring it back with a shake or a tap in the app. It helps clear the screen, avoid accidental taps, and stop dictation while snoozed.
Available on: Android
Need the Flow Bubble out of the way? Drag it to the bottom of the screen to hide it for 10 minutes — then shake your phone or tap a button in the app to bring it back.
What it is
Snooze temporarily hides the floating Flow Bubble from your screen. After 10 minutes, the bubble automatically reappears. To bring it back sooner, shake your phone or tap End snooze now on the app's home screen.
When to use it
Use snooze when you want to:
- Clear screen space for reading or watching content.
- Take screenshots without the bubble appearing.
- Avoid accidental taps on the bubble during gaming or other activities.
How it works
Overview
Drag the Flow Bubble into the snooze zone at the bottom of the screen to hide it for 10 minutes. End snooze early by shaking your phone or tapping End snooze now in the app.
Key behaviors
- Snoozing the bubble: Drag the Flow Bubble toward the bottom of the screen and release it into the snooze zone. The zone appears after a brief moment of dragging to prevent accidental activation, and the target icon pulls toward the bubble with haptic feedback as you get close. A toast confirms: "Wispr Flow is snoozed for 10 min. Shake your phone to bring it back."
- Snooze zone availability: The snooze zone only appears when the bubble is idle. Finish any active recording or processing before snoozing.
- Active dictation stops on snooze: Hiding the bubble immediately stops any active dictation and releases the microphone. The mic does not continue recording in the background.
- Copy button dismissed on hide: When the bubble is hidden, the copy button is dismissed with it. The copy button only appears if Flow can't confirm your dictated text was inserted into the text field, and it auto-dismisses after 5 seconds.
- Shake to un-snooze: Shake your phone firmly back and forth a couple of times while it's unlocked. The bubble reappears immediately with haptic feedback and a "Wispr Flow is back!" toast. Shaking only works while Flow is snoozed.
- End snooze from the app: Open Wispr Flow and tap End snooze now on the home screen. The bubble reappears the next time you tap into a text field.
- Position after snooze ends: Whether the timer expires or you end snooze manually, the bubble resets to its default position on the right side of the screen — not where you last placed it.
- Repositioning vs. snoozing: When idle, you can drag the bubble anywhere on screen and it snaps to the left or right edge. Snooze only triggers when you drag into the specific target zone at the bottom-center.
- Snooze vs. shrink: Snooze fully hides the bubble for 10 minutes. Shrink reduces the bubble to a small icon or dot after 5 seconds of inactivity, but the bubble stays visible and active. Tap or long-press a shrunken bubble to restore full size. Configure shrink behavior in Settings → Bubble Size.
- Snooze vs. disabled: Snooze hides the bubble temporarily. If the Flow Bubble service is turned off instead, a "Flow Bubble Disabled" card appears on the app's home screen — tap Turn Back On to restart it.
Note: Snooze state is not saved between app restarts. If Wispr Flow closes or your phone reboots, the bubble reappears when the app starts again.
Examples
- Snoozing before taking a screenshot
- Bringing the bubble back early with shake
Common issues
- Bubble flashes off-screen when docked to the right
- Bubble briefly flashes or hides twice when dictation starts
- Tapping the minimized bubble icon does nothing
- "Flow Bubble Disabled" card shown even though the bubble was working
FAQs
- What happens after 10 minutes?
- Can I change the snooze duration?
- Why doesn't shake work sometimes?
- After tapping "End snooze now," when does the bubble reappear?
- Does the microphone stay on after I snooze the bubble?
- How do I set up the bubble to shrink when I'm not using it?
- The bubble is missing but I didn't snooze it — what happened?
Limitations and notes
- Snooze duration is fixed at 10 minutes and cannot be customized.
- Shake to un-snooze requires your phone to be unlocked, and only works while the bubble is snoozed.
- The bubble resets to its default position on the right side of the screen after snooze ends or the app restarts.
- While snoozed, the bubble does not appear when you tap into text fields. Shake your phone or tap End snooze now in the app to bring it back early.
- When released near the top or bottom edge, the bubble bounces to maintain a small margin from the edge.
- The Flow Bubble is automatically hidden in banking and financial apps for security. It reappears when you switch to another app and tap into a text field.
- When there is no text field on screen (for example, on your home screen), the bubble automatically hides after about 2 seconds and reappears when you tap into a text field.
- The Flow Bubble is hidden by default while you are inside the Wispr Flow app itself.
- The Flow Bubble requires three permissions: Display over other apps (overlay), Accessibility service, and Microphone access. If any is revoked, you see a specific prompt to restore it.
- Flow Bubble opacity can be adjusted from 20% to 100% in settings. A very low opacity can make the bubble appear nearly invisible — check this before assuming the bubble is snoozed or disabled.
- The Shrink to a dot and Shrink the bubble in search fields sub-options in Settings → Bubble Size are only configurable when the master Shrink the bubble when not in use toggle is on.
- Shake detection only runs during snooze, so your phone's motion sensor is not polled continuously in the background.
- Apr 30, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 30, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:May 1, 2026
Use Flow with multiple languages
Wispr Flow adds dictation in 99 languages with Auto-detect, regional variants like British English and Swiss German, and faster language switching across sessions. On Mac and Windows, the Flow Bar can cycle configured languages for smoother multilingual voice typing.
Available on: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Dictate in any of 99 languages, switch between them across sessions, or use regional variants like British English or Swiss German. Configure your languages once and Flow detects which one you're speaking.
What it is
Flow supports dictation in 99 languages. Select your preferred languages in Settings to optimize accuracy, or enable Auto-detect to let Flow identify the language automatically. Regional variants like British English or Swiss German use region-specific spelling conventions.
When to use it
Use this feature when you want to:
- Dictate in a language other than English
- Switch between two or more languages across sessions
- Use region-specific spelling (e.g., British English or Swiss German)
- Dictate in a code-switched language like Hinglish
How it works in Flow
Overview
Flow detects which language you're speaking at the start of each dictation session and transcribes accordingly. Your selected languages narrow the set Flow chooses from, which improves accuracy.
Key behaviors
- Detection happens per session: Flow detects language at the start of each session, not per word. If you switch languages mid-sentence, Flow may transcribe the entire segment in one language.
- Changes apply instantly: When you update your languages in Settings, they take effect at your next dictation session — no restart needed.
- Code-switching has limits: Flow works best when you speak primarily in one language with occasional words from another, rather than alternating sentence by sentence.
- Mixed-language output: If you speak Chinese and English together, Flow may transcribe English words in Chinese characters, or vice versa.
Best practices
- Select only languages you actually use. Fewer languages means more accurate detection.
- Avoid Auto-detect if you code-switch frequently. Manually selecting 2–3 languages gives better results than letting Flow guess from 99.
- Choose one variant per language. Selecting a variant like English - British automatically deselects English - American.
- Keep at least one language selected. On iOS, removing all languages enables Auto-detect. On desktop, you'll be prompted to select at least one language or enable Auto-detect.
How to set your languages
Note: During onboarding, Flow detects languages from your system settings on iOS and Android. On desktop, your system language is selected by default. You can change your languages at any time using the searchable language picker in Settings.
Switching languages from the Flow Bar
Note: Available on Mac and Windows only. This feature is being rolled out gradually and may not be available to you yet.
When you have 2 or more languages configured, the language button on the Flow Bar becomes interactive — letting you cycle through languages or open the full language menu. With only one language configured, the button appears but is not interactive.
What the button looks like
- One language active: The button shows a 2-letter code (e.g., "EN" for English, "FR" for French).
- Multiple languages active: The button shows a globe icon.
- On hover: A dark pill expands to the left of the button, revealing a chevron (›) alongside it.
How to use it
- Cycle through languages: Click the main button to step through your configured languages one by one. After cycling through all of them, it returns to "all languages" (globe icon).
- Open the full menu: Click the chevron (›) that appears on hover. This opens the language picker, where you can toggle individual languages on or off, click Enable all to activate every configured language at once, or click Add more to add languages in Settings.
Language variants and orthography
Some languages have regional variants with different spelling conventions. Selecting a variant automatically deselects the base language, and vice versa.
- German - Swiss (): Uses Swiss orthography, replacing ß with "ss" (e.g., "Straße" becomes "Strasse"). During onboarding, users in Switzerland and Liechtenstein have this selected automatically based on system locale.
- English - British (): Uses UK spelling conventions (e.g., "colour", "centre"). During onboarding, users in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have this selected automatically. On iOS, Text Styles are fully available when English - British is selected, matching the experience for English - American.
- Hinglish (): A code-switched blend of Hindi and English commonly spoken in India. Select this if you naturally mix both languages — Hinglish is fully supported for voice-to-text dictation.
- Chinese - Simplified (简体中文) (): Available as a separate option from Chinese - Traditional.
Examples
- Dictating in English with Auto-detect on
- Switching from English to German between sessions
- Using Swiss German orthography
- Translating a non-English dictation into English
Common issues
- The Continue button floated in the middle of the screen during language setup
- The app crashed while browsing the language list
FAQs
- Flow is outputting the wrong language — how do I fix it?
- I don't see a language button on the Flow Bar
- Flow transcribes my English words in Chinese characters
- Auto-detect keeps picking the wrong language
- I speak Hinglish but Flow only transcribes in Hindi or English
- I switched to a non-English language and my Text Styles options disappeared
- Can I translate my dictation into English?
Limitations and notes
- Flow does not support rapid language switching within a single sentence. Some language pairs work better than others — English with Spanish, French, or German generally performs better than English with Chinese or Japanese.
- Non-English transcription is improving but is not yet as reliable as English.
- The Flow Bar language button is available on Mac and Windows only, and only when 2 or more languages are configured. This feature is being rolled out gradually.
- Text Styles require English (American or British) as a selected language on iOS. On desktop and Android, Text Styles are available regardless of language.
- Personalized styles currently only apply when dictating in English.
- Polish and repolish (including Translate to English) are available on Mac and Windows only.
Still need help?
Reach out to support if:
- Flow consistently outputs the wrong language even with only one language selected.
- You see transcription in a language you never added to your settings.
- Language settings don't save after restarting the app.
In the Flow desktop app, click the ? icon, then select Talk to support. Include your platform, your selected languages, and a brief example of what you said versus what Flow transcribed. Messages sent this way include diagnostic information so we can resolve issues faster. Most language issues are resolved in one reply.
Original source - Apr 15, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 15, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:May 1, 2026
Longer dictation sessions — now up to 20 minutes
Wispr Flow extends Mac and Windows dictation sessions to 20 minutes, more than tripling the previous limit. It adds a 19-minute warning, automatic submission at the end, and a Recover text option to re-paste transcriptions if needed.
Available on: Mac, Windows
Dictation sessions now go up to 20 minutes — over 3x the previous limit. Whether you're drafting a long email, recording meeting notes, or thinking through an essay out loud, Flow keeps up with you the entire time.
What it is
The maximum length of a single dictation session has increased from 6 minutes to 20 minutes. This applies to all dictation sessions on Mac and Windows. There's no setting to configure — start dictating and Flow handles the rest.
How it works in Flow
Key behaviors
- Heads-up before time runs out: At 19 minutes, an in-app status overlay lets you know you have less than 1 minute left. This gives you time to wrap up your thought naturally.
- Automatic submission: When the session reaches 20 minutes, Flow automatically submits your transcription and pastes it into your active text field. A notification confirms the session has ended, with a "Recover text" option to re-paste if needed.
Best practices
- Speak naturally. Flow handles pauses, filler words, and corrections. No need to rush.
- Use voice commands. Say "new line" or "new paragraph" to structure your text as you go.
- Start a new session anytime. If you need more than 20 minutes, start another dictation once the first one finishes processing (usually a few seconds). There's no cooldown.
FAQs
Does this apply to all plans?
What about iOS and Android?
Can I dictate for longer than 20 minutes?
Limitations and notes
- This update applies to Mac and Windows only. Mobile session limits remain unchanged.
- Basic (free) plan customers still have a weekly word limit, independent of session length. Limits are 2,000 words per week on desktop and 1,000 words per week on iOS, resetting weekly. After reaching the weekly word limit, dictation may slow down. A hard cap (5,000 words on desktop, 1,500 on iOS) blocks dictation entirely until the limit resets.
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Original source - Apr 21, 2026
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Set up Mouse Flow for faster dictation workflows
Wispr Flow adds Mouse Flow on Mac and Windows, letting users start, stop, and send dictation with mouse buttons instead of keyboard shortcuts. It supports compatible external mice, Logitech MX series setup, and mixed keyboard plus mouse triggers.
Available on: Mac, Windows
Mouse Flow lets you start, stop, and send dictation using your mouse buttons instead of keyboard shortcuts. If you have an external mouse with extra buttons, you can bind them as triggers and keep your hands on the mouse the entire time.
How to set up Mouse Flow
Follow the guided setup in Flow Settings to bind your mouse buttons. The steps differ depending on your mouse brand.
Tip: You can start setup at any time from Settings 14 General 14 Shortcuts. Flow also shows a "Mouse Flow Discovery" notification when it detects a compatible mouse.
Most external mice (non-Logitech MX-series)
Logitech MX-series mice (requires Logi Options+)
How mouse buttons work as triggers
Push-to-Talk: Hold the button to record. Release it to stop.
Hands-free: Press once to start recording. Press again to stop.
Hybrid bindings: You can combine a keyboard key with a mouse button as a single trigger 14 for example, Ctrl + Mouse 4.
Warning: When a mouse button is bound as a trigger, Flow intercepts it at all times while Flow is open 14 the button will not reach other applications, even when you are not dictating. For hybrid bindings (e.g., Ctrl + Mouse 4), the mouse button is suppressed regardless of whether the keyboard modifier is held. The Escape key is always suppressed during active dictation, and the Fn key (when used as a shortcut) is suppressed at all times.
Supported mouse buttons
Middle click: The scroll wheel button on most mice.
Mouse 4 and Mouse 5: The side buttons found on most external mice.
Mouse 611Mouse 10: Additional auxiliary buttons available on some gaming and productivity mice.
Aux Button: Some mice (e.g., certain Logitech models) have auxiliary buttons that are detected separately and can also be bound as triggers.
Note: Left and right mouse clicks cannot be used as dictation triggers. You can combine keyboard keys with mouse buttons in a single shortcut (e.g., Ctrl + Mouse 4) 14 the recording interface accepts both keyboard and mouse input simultaneously.
Compatible hardware
Most external mice with extra buttons: Buttons are recognized by Flow automatically 14 no additional software required.
Logitech MX-series mice: Side buttons must first be configured in Logi Options+ before Flow can detect them. Recognized models include MX Master, MX Anywhere, MX Ergo, MX Vertical, Lift, M720, M750, M705, and Marathon series.
Important: Mouse Flow requires an external mouse with more than 3 buttons, or a supported Logitech MX-series mouse. Built-in trackpads, standard two-button mice, and Apple Magic Mouse are not compatible.
FAQs
What's the difference between Push-to-Talk and Hands-free bindings?
What does the Enter Rebind do?
Is Enter Rebind the same as the "Press Enter" voice command?
Why does my Mouse 4 button no longer trigger back navigation in my browser?
I dismissed the setup notification. How do I start setup?
Can I use Mouse Flow with a laptop's built-in trackpad?
Do I need to configure all keybind sections?
Does Logi Options+ need to stay open for my MX mouse to work?
Do I need to restart Flow after connecting a new mouse?
Can I assign multiple shortcuts to the same action?
Limitations and notes
Mouse Flow is available on Mac and Windows only.
An external mouse with extra buttons beyond left and right click is required.
Logitech MX-series mice require Logi Options+ to be installed and running.
Logitech MX Master side buttons cannot be used directly for Push-to-Talk because Logi Options+ converts them to instant gesture events. Assign a keystroke (e.g., F13) in Logi Options+ first.
MX Master users see a demo video before the guided setup walkthrough begins. Other MX-series mice go directly to the walkthrough.
Mouse Flow Discovery notifications are categorized as Tips and Suggestions. If you have muted this notification category, you will not receive Mouse Flow prompts.
The Escape key is always intercepted during active dictation (to cancel/dismiss), regardless of your shortcut configuration.
Both press and release events for bound mouse buttons are intercepted. If a mouse button appears stuck, wait up to 10 seconds for the system to clear the stale state.
Devices with "trackpad" or "touchpad" in their product name are not compatible with Mouse Flow, even if they have extra buttons.
A "Reset to default" button at the bottom of the Shortcuts dialog restores all shortcuts to their platform defaults.
Original source - Apr 30, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 30, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:May 1, 2026
Teach Flow your words with the dictionary
Wispr Flow adds a cross-device Dictionary for custom vocabulary, misspelling fixes, and team sharing on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. It improves transcription accuracy with auto-learned words, CSV import, starred priorities, and instant syncing.
Available on: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Flow misspelling names, technical terms, or industry jargon? The dictionary teaches Flow your vocabulary so it recognizes specialized words and corrects persistent errors automatically.
What it is
The dictionary is a customizable word list that improves Flow's transcription accuracy for your specific vocabulary. Add words Flow should recognize — like names and technical terms — or create replacement rules that automatically fix persistent misspellings. Your dictionary syncs across all your devices.
When to use it
Use the dictionary when you want to:
- Add names of colleagues, companies, or products Flow doesn't recognize.
- Teach Flow technical acronyms or industry-specific terminology.
- Fix a word Flow consistently misspells the same way.
- Import a large vocabulary list from a CSV file.
How it works in Flow
Overview
Dictionary entries work in two ways. Vocabulary words are sent to the server to improve recognition during transcription, while replacement rules are applied after transcription to fix specific misspellings.
Key behaviors
- Word boosting: Vocabulary words improve recognition accuracy for uncommon or specialized terms during transcription.
- Misspelling correction: Replacement rules automatically swap one spelling for another after transcription. The replacement map is also shared with the server during dictation sessions.
- Auto-add to dictionary: Flow can automatically learn words it doesn't recognize. Words from your corrections are filtered through proper-noun detection, so only names and uncommon proper nouns are learned — common everyday words are excluded. Words visible on your screen during dictation may also be added if they appear in your transcription.
- Usage tracking: Flow tracks how often you use dictionary words to improve suggestions over time. Auto-learned words are marked with a ✨ sparkle icon in the desktop dictionary.
- Instant availability: Dictionary terms load at app startup and at the beginning of each dictation session — no restart needed after changes.
- Cross-device sync: Entries sync automatically between Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android.
- Priority order: On desktop, personal dictionary words take precedence over team dictionary words when the same word exists in both. Starred words (desktop only) are prioritized when there are conflicts or many dictionary items.
- No overlap with snippets: A word cannot be both a dictionary entry and a snippet trigger. If you try to add a word that's already used as a snippet trigger (or vice versa), Flow shows a validation message.
Best practices
- Add both singular and plural forms of terms (e.g., "API" and "APIs").
- Use misspelling correction for words Flow consistently gets wrong the same way — it's more reliable than just adding the word.
- Keep entries concise (60-character limit per word).
- Star your most important words so they get higher priority during dictation.
- Review your dictionary periodically to remove outdated terms.
Tip: Good candidates for the dictionary include names (colleagues, companies, products like "Lyft" or "FigJam"), technical terms (acronyms like "API," medical or legal terminology), and uncommon words (non-English phrases, internal team terminology).
How to use the dictionary
Open the dictionary directly
On iOS and Android, jump straight to the Dictionary tab with this link: Open Dictionary in Wispr Flow. If Wispr Flow isn't installed, the link redirects you to download the app.
Add words to your dictionary
Mac and Windows
iOS
Android
Note: Words must be 1–60 characters. Duplicate entries and words already used as snippet triggers are rejected with a validation message.
Add words from the scratchpad (Mac and Windows)
Spellcheck is enabled in the Wispr Flow scratchpad and main text editor. If a word is underlined as a potential misspelling, you can add it to your dictionary without leaving the scratchpad:
- Right-click the underlined word in the scratchpad.
- Select Add to Dictionary from the context menu.
The word is saved immediately and will no longer be flagged as a misspelling. You can also right-click to apply a suggested correction with one click.
Fix persistent misspellings
If Flow keeps transcribing a word incorrectly (e.g., "Draught" instead of "Draft"):
- Go to Dictionary and click Add new (or tap + on iOS).
- Enter the correct spelling (e.g., "Draft").
- Toggle on Correct a misspelling.
- Enter the wrong spelling Flow keeps producing (e.g., "Draught").
- Click or tap Save.
Dictate a phrase that would trigger the misspelling. If Flow now produces the correct spelling, the replacement is active.
Note: Each word can only have one replacement rule. To change a misspelling correction, edit the existing entry rather than creating a new one.
Add a correction to an imported word
Words imported from a CSV file appear in your Vocabulary list and can have a correction added to them.
- Open Dictionary and find the imported word — look for the upload icon next to the entry.
- Click the entry to open it.
- Toggle on Correct a misspelling.
- Enter the incorrect spelling Flow keeps producing.
- Click Save.
Edit or delete entries
Mac and Windows
iOS
Android
Search your dictionary
Mac and Windows
iOS
Android
Star a word (Mac and Windows)
Starring a word gives it higher priority during dictation. When Flow encounters conflicting words or has many dictionary items, starred words are recognized first.
- Click the star icon next to any dictionary entry. The star fills in to show it's active.
- Click the star again to remove it.
Filter your dictionary
Mac and Windows
iOS
Android
Sort your dictionary (Mac and Windows)
Use the sort options to change how your dictionary list is ordered:
- Starred first: Brings starred words to the top, with ties broken by most recently modified.
- Newest first: Most recently added entries appear at the top.
- Oldest first: Earliest entries appear at the top.
- Alphabetical (A–Z): Entries sorted alphabetically.
Your sort preference is saved automatically. On iOS, words are always sorted by most recently modified. Android does not have sort controls.
Copy a dictionary word (iOS)
Long-press a dictionary entry to open the context menu, which includes Copy, Edit, Delete, and (for team users) Move to team dictionary. Select Copy to see a "Word copied to clipboard" confirmation. When a replacement is set, the correct spelling — not the misspelling — is copied.
Bulk import from CSV (Mac and Windows)
- Go to Settings → Experimental and enable Bulk Import.
- Return to the Dictionary page and click Import.
- Select a CSV file with one column (vocabulary words) or two columns (misspelling/correction pairs).
Maximum file size is 3MB and maximum 1,000 entries per import. Duplicate entries (within the file or against your existing dictionary) are automatically skipped. Rows with more than two columns and malformed rows (such as unterminated quotes) are silently skipped. Quoted fields are supported, so commas inside quotes won't split a value across columns.
Bulk Import supports both dictionary words and snippets. When team features are enabled, a Share with Team toggle lets you import directly into the team dictionary.
After importing, all words from the CSV file appear in your Vocabulary list with an upload icon. You can add or edit corrections for any of these entries at any time.
Team dictionary walkthrough (Mac and Windows)
If you're on a team plan, Flow may show a guided walkthrough that introduces team dictionary features — like how shared words work and how to move personal entries to the team dictionary. The walkthrough appears as a card with step indicators and Back/Next buttons so you can move through it at your own pace.
Examples
Adding a colleague's name
Fixing a persistent misspelling
Adding technical acronyms
Common issues
Bugs fixed in recent updates
FAQs
What's the difference between adding a word and correcting a misspelling?
How do team dictionaries work?
Why aren't common words like "sprint" or "roadmap" added to my dictionary automatically?
Can a word be both a dictionary entry and a snippet trigger?
Can I export my dictionary?
Limitations and notes
- Dictionary entries have a 60-character limit per word.
- Each word can only have one replacement rule.
- A word cannot be both a dictionary entry and a snippet trigger — each word can only belong to one list.
- Up to 200 vocabulary words are sent to the server for word boosting per dictation session.
- Bulk import is available on Mac and Windows only (maximum 1,000 entries per import, 3MB file size limit).
- Team dictionaries require a Team, Business, or Enterprise plan.
- Android does not support replacement rules, starring, sorting, or bulk import.
- iOS does not have search — browse the list to find entries.
- Apr 29, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 29, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:May 1, 2026
Supported & Unsupported Keyboard Hotkey Shortcuts
Wispr Flow introduces customizable keyboard and mouse shortcuts for dictation, Command Mode, Transform, Scratchpad, and more on Mac and Windows, with sync for Transform Prompts, dynamic notifications, and keyboard autocorrect for the Wispr QWERTY keyboard.
Available on: Mac, Windows
Assign keyboard shortcuts or mouse buttons to control dictation, Command Mode, Transform, and more. This guide covers which combinations work, how to set them, and which shortcuts your system reserves.
How it works in Flow
Overview
All dictation shortcuts are configured from a single settings page. Flow validates each shortcut against system reservations and your other Flow bindings before accepting it, then reflects your choice in every notification and prompt.
Key behaviors
- Push to talk: Hold a key or mouse button to dictate.
- Hands-free mode: Double-tap to start and stop dictation without holding.
- Command Mode: Activate Command Mode with a shortcut. Requires an active paid subscription or trial.
- Paste last transcript: Paste your last dictated text. Defaults to Cmd+Ctrl+V on Mac and Shift+Alt+Z on Windows.
- Transform: Apply a Transform to selected or recently dictated text. Defaults to Fn+P on Mac and Ctrl+Win+P on Windows.
- View Diff: Toggle the diff viewer to review what a Transform or Auto Cleanup changed. Defaults to Fn+D on Mac and Ctrl+Win+D on Windows. Works with Light and Medium Auto Cleanup modes; Transform diffs are preserved even when Auto Cleanup is set to None.
- Open Scratchpad: Toggle the Scratchpad with a single keypress. Defaults to Opt+S on Mac and Win+Alt+S on Windows. When the Scratchpad is already open, a short tap (under 350ms) closes it, while holding past that threshold starts push-to-talk dictation — dictated text lands in a new tab if the current tab already has content. Double-tap for hands-free dictation into the Scratchpad. Active only when Scratchpad is enabled.
- Press Enter command: Say "press enter" at the end of dictation to simulate the Enter key. Enable in Settings → Experimental.
- Cancel: Dismiss dictation and notifications. Defaults to Escape, and works even if other modifier keys are held.
- Transform Prompts shortcuts: When Transforms (Beta) is enabled, assign shortcuts to up to 8 custom Transform Prompts. Slots 1 and 2 default to Opt+1 / Opt+2 on Mac and Win+Alt+1 / Win+Alt+2 on Windows; the remaining six slots have no defaults. Configurations sync across your devices.
- Gusto Voice: Gusto enterprise users get a Gusto Voice writing style prompt with its own assignable shortcut, configured in Transform settings.
- Multiple shortcuts per binding: Each binding type supports up to 4 shortcuts. The Cancel binding allows only one.
- Dynamic notifications: Flow notifications reflect your configured shortcuts. For example, if you tap instead of hold your dictation shortcut, the reminder shows your actual shortcut (e.g., "Hold down Ctrl+Space").
Note: While dictation is active, the Escape key is captured by Flow and does not pass through to other applications.
Scratchpad editor shortcuts
While the Scratchpad is open and focused, these shortcuts are active:
- Save active tab: Cmd+S (Mac), Ctrl+S (Windows)
- Toggle inline code on selected text: Cmd+Shift+C (Mac), Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows)
- Wrap selected text as a link: Cmd+V (Mac), Ctrl+V (Windows) over selected text
- New tab: Cmd+T (Mac), Ctrl+T (Windows)
- Close current tab: Cmd+W (Mac), Ctrl+W (Windows)
- Close Scratchpad window: Cmd+Shift+W (Mac), Ctrl+Shift+W (Windows). Saved notes are preserved automatically; unsaved drafts prompt you to confirm before closing.
- Toggle notes sidebar: Cmd+E (Mac), Ctrl+E (Windows)
Using mouse buttons as triggers
You can bind mouse buttons as dictation triggers. Mouse button bindings work exactly like keyboard shortcuts — hold for push-to-talk, or double-tap for hands-free mode.
- Supported buttons: Middle Click, Mouse4, and Mouse5 (side buttons found on most mice).
- Not supported: Left click, right click, and extended buttons beyond Mouse5.
- Hybrid combinations: Combine keyboard keys with mouse buttons (e.g., Ctrl + Mouse4).
Warning: When a mouse button is bound as a trigger, it is suppressed from reaching other applications. For example, if Mouse4 is bound, it won't trigger browser back navigation while Flow is running.
Keyboard autocorrect
When the Wispr QWERTY keyboard is active, autocorrect fixes misspelled words as you type. Pressing Space, Return, or punctuation after a misspelled word triggers the correction (e.g., "teh" becomes "the"). Acronyms and words containing digits are left unchanged, and single-character words are never corrected.
If autocorrect changes a word and you retype the original, autocorrect stops correcting that word for the rest of the session. Capitalization style is preserved (e.g., ALL CAPS stays ALL CAPS).
Autocorrect is enabled by default. To turn it off, go to Settings → General and toggle Keyboard Autocorrect. This toggle only appears for users who have the Wispr QWERTY keyboard feature enabled.How to configure shortcuts
- Click the Wispr Flow icon in your menu bar (Mac) or system tray (Windows).
- Open Settings → General, then click Change next to Shortcuts.
- Click the binding you want to change and press your new shortcut, or click a mouse button. The field updates to show your new combination.
The shortcuts dialog also includes a Transform view changes option for the diff viewer, a clickable Transform row that links to the Transforms hub, and — when Scratchpad is enabled — an Open Scratchpad row where you can assign or reset your Scratchpad shortcut. To restore all shortcuts to platform defaults, click Reset to default at the bottom of the Keybind shortcuts page.
Shortcut rules
A valid shortcut must meet these requirements:
- 3 keys or fewer: Combinations with more than 3 keys are not accepted.
- At least one modifier key: Ctrl, Cmd, Alt, Shift, Fn, or a mouse button.
- No left/right modifier mix: You cannot combine the left and right versions of the same modifier (e.g., Left Ctrl + Right Ctrl).
- No duplicates: A shortcut cannot duplicate another Flow binding.
- No reserved shortcuts: Shortcuts reserved by your system are blocked (listed below).
Mouse buttons count as modifiers, so a single mouse button (e.g., Mouse4 alone) is a valid shortcut without needing a keyboard modifier.
Note: The Cancel binding allows Escape as a standalone key without a modifier. All other bindings require at least one modifier or mouse button. On Windows, standalone Ctrl or Right Ctrl cannot be used as a single-key hotkey because it conflicts with Ctrl+C, Ctrl+Z, and other standard shortcuts. Caps Lock cannot be used in shortcuts on either platform — on Mac, it has no key-release event and is ignored by the system.
Reserved shortcuts
Mac reserved shortcuts
Windows reserved shortcuts
Examples
Recommended shortcuts for Mac
Recommended shortcuts for Windows
Shortcuts that work
Shortcuts that won't work
Common issues
Shortcuts not working on Windows with gaming laptops or wireless multi-function keyboards
Bugs fixed in recent updates
FAQs
Why can't I use standalone Ctrl on Windows?
Why is my shortcut rejected even though it's not in the reserved list?
Can I use function keys as shortcuts?
Can I change the Escape dismiss shortcut?
What does Flow do when I assign a conflicting shortcut?
Why doesn't my Command Mode shortcut work?
My mouse's side buttons aren't working. What should I do?
Autocorrect changed a word I didn't want corrected. How do I stop that?
Why aren't my Transform Prompts shortcuts working?
Why don't I see the Open Scratchpad row in my Hotkeys settings?
Limitations and notes
- Custom keybind shortcuts are stored locally on each device and do not sync across devices.
- Command Mode shortcuts require an active paid subscription or trial.
- The Keyboard Autocorrect toggle only appears for users with the Wispr QWERTY keyboard feature enabled.
- Dictation automatically stops after 20 minutes. A warning notification appears at 19 minutes.
- If your shortcut includes two non-modifier keys (e.g., Ctrl+A+B), other applications' shortcuts that are a subset of yours (e.g., Ctrl+A) may be blocked while Flow is running.
- Transform Prompts and Gusto Voice shortcuts are configured in Transform settings. Transform Prompt configurations sync across devices; Gusto Voice is available only to Gusto enterprise users.
- On Mac, the Scratchpad behaves like a normal window and can go behind other application windows. Press Opt+S to bring it to the front whenever it becomes hidden.
- Scratchpad editor shortcuts (inline code, link wrapping, tab management, sidebar toggle) are only active while the Scratchpad is open and focused — they do not affect other applications. Shortcuts use platform-specific modifier keys: Cmd on Mac and Ctrl on Windows.
Still stuck?
Reach out to support if:
- Your shortcut is rejected and isn't in the reserved list or assigned to another binding.
- Shortcuts still fail after trying the steps in Common issues.
- A mouse button binding works once and then stops responding.
Include your platform (Mac or Windows), keyboard or mouse model, and the exact shortcut you're trying to assign. Most shortcut issues are resolved in one reply.
Original source - Apr 30, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 30, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:May 1, 2026
Customize notification preferences by category
Wispr Flow adds notification category controls on Mac and Windows and a simpler iOS push notifications toggle, letting users mute suggestions, announcements, milestones, and team updates while keeping critical alerts visible.
Available on:
Mac, Windows. iOS has a single push notifications toggle instead of per-category controls.
Wispr Flow groups notifications into categories — suggestions, announcements, milestones, and team updates — so you can mute what you don't need and keep what matters.
What it is
The Notifications section in Settings → System gives you a toggle for each notification category. Turning off a category mutes all notifications within it. All categories are enabled by default, and changes take effect immediately.
Important:
Critical notifications — including billing alerts and error messages — always appear regardless of your category settings.
Note:
Notification preferences are saved locally on each device and do not sync — configure them separately on each machine.
When to use it
Use notification categories when you want to:
- Mute tips and suggestions after you're comfortable with Flow
- Turn off milestone celebrations while keeping feature announcements on
- Manage team notifications separately from personal usage alerts
How it works in Flow
Notification categories
- Suggestions: Tips about getting set up or improving how you use Flow.
- Announcements: New features and capabilities, including a prompt to personalize your writing styles after your 10th dictation.
- Milestones: Word-count milestones, streaks, and referral activity.
- Team updates: Team invitations, join requests, and other team activity. Only visible to enterprise users.
- Team leaderboard updates: Weekly notifications showing your rank on the team leaderboard from the previous week. Only visible to enterprise users.
Key behaviors
- Action button confirmation: Clicking an action button shows a brief checkmark, disables the button to prevent double-clicks, and closes the notification shortly after.
- Long-session text recovery: When a dictation session ends automatically at the 20-minute limit, a notification appears with a "Recover text" button. You also receive a warning 1 minute before the limit.
- First transform celebration: After your first transform outside the Flow app, a notification appears with a "Customize transforms" button that opens Transforms settings. This shows only during your first few transforms, and only after polish onboarding is complete.
- Transform nudge: After dictating, a nudge encourages you to use transforms ("Want to Transform this? Highlight and press [your shortcut]"). It displays your actual configured shortcut and can appear up to 20 times.
- No-selection guidance: If you trigger polish or transform without selecting text, Flow shows a tip with your exact shortcut for the first 3 times (for example, "First, highlight the text you want to transform, then press Opt + 1"). After that, a shorter message appears: "Select text to apply a transform."
- "Couldn't detect text" alert: On Mac and Windows, if Flow cannot detect text in your text box and has no recoverable text from your clipboard or recent dictation, you'll see "Couldn't detect text in your text box." Click into your text box and try again.
- Insights eligible: When you reach a voice profile word-count milestone, a desktop notification lets you know you're eligible for voice insights, with a button that opens your voice profile and insights page.
- Insights ready: Once your voice profile finishes generating, a desktop notification lets you know your insights are ready to view, with a button that opens your voice profile and insights page.
- Cursor integration suggestion: A notification suggesting the Cursor integration appears only when you're actively using Cursor IDE (or a similar file-based code editor). It does not appear in other editors like VS Code.
- Shortcut names in notifications: Notifications referencing the Paste Last Text shortcut display your actual configured shortcut (default: Ctrl+Cmd+V on Mac, Alt+Shift+Z on Windows).
- Weekly team leaderboard rank: You only receive the weekly leaderboard notification if you dictated at least 100 words the previous week.
- Review nudge (Android): On Android, a push notification ("Enjoying Flow? / We'd love your help with one thing") prompts you to rate Wispr Flow once you've completed at least 3 successful dictations and transcribed at least 500 words that day. The prompt is suppressed for the rest of the day if any dictation errors occurred. Tapping the nudge opens a feedback dialog (limited to 2,000 characters) that you can re-open each time you tap. If submission fails, the dialog shows an error so you can dismiss or retry. Tapping "Rate 5 stars" opens the Google Play review sheet so you can leave a rating.
Examples
Muting tips after getting comfortable with Flow
Hiding the writing style personalization banner
Common issues
Tapping "Rate 5 stars" in the Android review prompt does nothing
FAQs
Where can I see past notifications?
Why don't I see the Team updates or Team leaderboard updates categories?
How do I stop receiving weekly leaderboard rank notifications?
Can I mute billing alerts or error messages?
Does muting a category delete past notifications?
Can I mute individual notifications instead of an entire category?
How do notifications work on iOS?
Limitations and notes
- Per-category toggles are available on Mac and Windows only. On iOS, a single Push Notifications toggle in Settings → General controls all push notifications, and a separate "Allow Live Activities" toggle controls Lock Screen and Dynamic Island activity (managed at the OS level).
- Notification settings are stored locally and must be configured separately on each device.
- The Team updates and Team leaderboard updates categories are only visible to enterprise users.
- During onboarding, most notifications are suppressed regardless of your category settings. Only essential notifications appear: permission alerts (microphone and accessibility), microphone hardware issues, helper app errors, and onboarding prompts.
- Some team-related billing notifications (such as trial expiration and team invite alerts) always appear, even with Team updates turned off.
- The Insights Eligible and Insights Ready notifications are only shown to users in the voice profile and insights experience. Other users continue to see the original Voice Profile notifications.
- If an enterprise admin hides the leaderboard for their organization, the Insights → Leaderboard tab is removed and weekly leaderboard rank notifications are suppressed for all members, regardless of individual toggle settings.
- Apr 30, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 30, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:May 1, 2026
How to setup Flow Styles
Wispr Flow adds Flow Styles across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, letting users set formal or casual tones by app category and temporarily switch styles on iOS. It also brings writing samples so Flow can learn a user’s voice and polish text more personally.
Available on: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Pick a tone for each kind of app — formal for email, casual for personal messages — and Flow formats your dictation to match. Setup takes about a minute on any platform.
Note: Flow Styles are only available when your selected language is English (US or British). The Styles page is rolling out gradually and may not be visible to all users yet.
How to set up Flow Styles
Mac and Windows
iOS
Android
Temporarily switch styles on iOS
On iOS, a style button appears on the keyboard next to Start Flow, showing your currently active style. Tap it to use a different style for your current session without changing your saved preferences.
- Tap the style button on the keyboard to open the style picker.
- Select the style you want to use for this session.
Dictate a short phrase. If the text matches the style you selected, the override is active.
Note: The keyboard override is temporary and does not change your saved per-category styles. It resets to your saved style 15 minutes after your most recent dictation. Each new dictation resets the timer.
Available styles
- Formal: Available for all app categories on all platforms.
- Casual: Available for all app categories on all platforms.
- Very Casual: Available for the Personal category on all platforms.
- Excited: Available for Work, Email, and Other categories on all platforms.
Personal messages defaults to Casual. Work messages, Email, and Other default to Formal. These defaults apply once you choose a style during onboarding or in Settings. Users who have not yet completed onboarding have no default style applied.
Teach Flow your writing style
You can help Flow learn your voice by adding writing samples. Samples are tied to a specific polish prompt, so Flow uses only the most relevant examples when polishing your text.
- Open Wispr Flow and go to the Polish page.
- Open the settings for the polish prompt you want to configure (Custom Prompt or Prompt Engineer modal).
- Go to the Writing Examples section within that modal.
- Add a writing sample. Each sample must be between 50 and 500 words.
- Repeat for up to 5 samples. You can edit or delete any sample at any time.
Note: Writing samples are specific to the prompt they were added under. Renaming a custom prompt moves its samples with it. Deleting a custom prompt or resetting your settings removes its samples — default polish samples are not affected. Writing samples sync to your account automatically unless privacy mode is enabled.
Common issues
- Bugs fixed in recent Android updates
- Bugs fixed in earlier Android updates
- Bugs fixed in recent iOS updates
FAQs
- My dictated text doesn't look different after I change the style
- I want to use Very Casual for email, but I don't see it
- I don't see the Styles option in my app
- What is the "Make Flow Sound Like You" card?
- I changed my style on Android but it didn't save
- How does Flow know which style to apply?
- Do my style preferences sync across devices?
- I already set up styles on one device — will I be asked again on a new device?
- What's the difference between Flow Styles and writing examples?
- My writing samples aren't syncing
- I deleted a custom prompt and now my writing samples are gone
Limitations and notes
- Flow Styles are available when your selected language is English (US or British). Switching to any other language hides the Styles tab.
- Style preferences only take effect after you complete the initial style setup. Users who have not yet completed onboarding have no default style applied.
- The onboarding Personalize step is part of a gradual rollout and may not be visible to all new users.
- On iOS, per-category style selection with the tab-based UI is part of a gradual rollout.
- On iOS, the style picker button is disabled while recording or processing. You can only change styles when the keyboard is idle.
- On Android, per-category style selection and automatic app detection are part of a gradual rollout. Supported apps include messaging apps (WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger, Discord), work apps (Slack, Teams, Zoom, LinkedIn, Notion, Jira, Google Docs), email clients (Gmail, Outlook, ProtonMail, and OEM mail apps), and web versions of these apps opened in a browser.
- On Android, style preferences persist across app restarts and network interruptions. Local style choices are protected from being overwritten during server syncs, and failed syncs retry when connectivity is restored.
- Style preference sync between devices may take up to 1 hour. Restarting the app or signing in triggers an immediate sync.
- Writing samples are managed within the Custom Prompt or Prompt Engineer modal. You can add up to 5 samples per prompt, each between 50 and 500 words.
- Writing samples are specific to the prompt they were added under. Renaming a prompt moves its samples with it; deleting a prompt removes them.
- Writing samples do not sync when privacy mode is enabled.
Still stuck?
If your styles still aren't behaving the way you expect, reach out to support. Most issues are resolved in one reply. Please include:
- Your platform (Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android) and Wispr Flow version.
- The category and style you selected, and the app you were dictating in.
- A short example of the output you got versus what you expected.
- Apr 29, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 29, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:May 1, 2026
HIPAA Compliance & Healthcare Use
Wispr Flow adds HIPAA-compliant dictation workflows with BAAs, Privacy Mode for zero data retention, and enterprise data controls across supported platforms, bringing healthcare teams stronger protection for PHI and more control over retention, syncing, and sign-in policies.
Available on: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android. BAA signing is supported on Mac, Windows, and iOS. Full enterprise HIPAA controls require an Enterprise plan on desktop.
If you dictate clinical notes, patient records, or other PHI, Wispr Flow supports HIPAA-compliant workflows — including Business Associate Agreements, Privacy Mode for zero data retention, and enterprise data controls.
What it is
Wispr Flow's HIPAA program covers three areas: infrastructure safeguards that protect PHI at the system level, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) that formalize data handling obligations, and Privacy Mode plus enterprise controls that give organizations direct control over data retention. Together these meet HIPAA's administrative, physical, and technical safeguard requirements.
When to use it
Use HIPAA compliance features when you want to:
- Dictate clinical notes, patient records, or other PHI using voice.
- Ensure zero data retention for sensitive healthcare dictation.
- Formalize data handling obligations with a signed Business Associate Agreement.
- Enforce organization-wide privacy and data policies for your healthcare team.
How it works
Overview
Wispr Flow combines system-level safeguards, signed BAAs, and Privacy Mode to keep PHI protected throughout dictation and transcription. Enterprise administrators get additional controls to enforce these protections across their organization.
Key safeguards
- Encryption: PHI is encrypted in transit and at rest.
- Access controls: PHI access is limited to authorized personnel only.
- Audit logging: PHI access and system activities are logged.
- Incident response: Breach notification procedures are in place.
- Security assessments: Regular security reviews and updates are performed.
- Network security: Content Security Policy enforcement restricts all connections to approved HTTPS domains, prevents navigation to unapproved origins, and blocks permission requests from non-HTTPS sources.
- Offline enforcement: Enterprise settings (including ZDR and data policies) are cached locally and remain enforced during network connectivity issues.
Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
Wispr Flow enters into BAAs with covered entities and other business associates. Each BAA covers permitted uses and disclosures of PHI, safeguarding requirements, breach notification obligations, subcontractor management, individual and covered entity rights, and termination and data return provisions.
Privacy Mode for PHI protection
Enable Privacy Mode for any account that handles PHI. With Privacy Mode on:
- Zero data retention: No dictation data is stored or used for model training by Wispr or any third party.
- No PHI persistence: No PHI remains on Wispr Flow systems after transcription.
- Subprocessor compliance: Subprocessors are contractually bound to the same zero-retention requirements.
- Server-side enforcement: Wispr's servers independently verify Privacy Mode, ZDR, and HIPAA BAA status on every upload, providing protection even if a client-side issue occurs.
Note: After a HIPAA BAA is signed (individually or at the organization level), Privacy Mode is permanently locked on and the toggle is disabled. On iOS, the description changes to indicate Privacy Mode is enforced. Privacy Mode is also permanently locked on when your organization's administrator enables Zero Data Retention (ZDR).
Warning: Submitting a feedback report through the app automatically includes app preferences and log files (on desktop). If you report a specific transcription from your history, that report may also include the transcript text and audio recording. Avoid submitting reports that may contain PHI. On Android, feedback submissions only include your typed message and an optional image attachment.
Notes (Scratchpad) behavior with a BAA
When a HIPAA BAA is signed or Privacy Mode is enabled, Notes behavior changes by platform:
- Mac and Windows: Notes remain available in the sidebar and are stored locally on your device. Cross-device cloud syncing is disabled, manual sync buttons are hidden, and a notice on the Notes page explains that notes won't sync across devices.
- iOS — AI summary button: The AI summary option on note cells is hidden.
- iOS — Spotlight indexing: Note content is not indexed in iOS Spotlight search, so notes cannot be found from the system search screen.
Note: The iOS restrictions apply to any user with Privacy Mode enabled, not only HIPAA BAA signers. They are managed server-side and may be adjusted by Wispr — contact your account representative for questions.
Enterprise data controls
Enterprise administrators have additional data controls for HIPAA compliance:
- Zero Data Retention (ZDR): Enforces Privacy Mode for all organization members. ZDR cannot be disabled after a BAA is signed. Wispr may also lock ZDR on for your organization — contact support to modify if needed.
- Local Data Policy: Choose between normal storage, automatic deletion after 24 hours, or never storing data locally. This applies to locally stored AI polish/rewrite data in addition to transcription history. When an enterprise sets a Local Data Policy, individual users can only choose options at the same or more restrictive level.
- Hide Improve Model: Silently prevents data sharing for model improvement at the system level, regardless of individual user toggle state. This setting is managed by Wispr support and is not configurable from the admin portal.
- SSO / SAML: Enterprise single sign-on is available. SCIM-provisioned users authenticate via SSO through your identity provider. SSO enforcement requires an active enterprise subscription — if the subscription lapses, SSO enforcement is automatically disabled.
- SCIM provisioning: Manage team membership entirely through your identity provider. SCIM provisioning respects your enterprise seat cap — if the limit is reached, new users are not provisioned until capacity is available. When SCIM directory sync is active, manual member management through the admin portal is disabled.
Note: ZDR and Local Data Policy settings are only available on the Enterprise plan and can only be modified by organization administrators (Admin or SuperAdmin role).
How to sign a BAA
Individual users sign the BAA directly within the Wispr Flow app. Enterprise administrators sign through the admin portal.
Note: The BAA document is loaded from Wispr's servers and requires an internet connection to view.
Individual users (Mac and Windows)
Enterprise administrators
iOS
Warning: Signing the BAA is irreversible and permanently enforces Privacy Mode (zero data retention). Once signed, you can view the BAA document but cannot re-sign or revoke it.
Tip: Contact your account representative for assistance with BAA signing.
How to enable Privacy Mode
Note: Privacy Mode is also offered as a choice during initial app setup. Enterprise users will have Privacy Mode pre-selected and locked during onboarding.
Mac and Windows
iOS
Android
FAQs
How does Wispr Flow handle subprocessors?
What happens if there's a data breach?
Does Wispr Flow support individual rights under HIPAA?
How does Wispr Flow handle the minimum necessary standard?
What training do Wispr Flow employees receive?
Limitations and notes
- BAA signing is available on Mac, Windows, and iOS. Android does not support BAA signing.
- Privacy Mode is available on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. On Android, the toggle is user-controllable and is not subject to enterprise enforcement.
- Full enterprise HIPAA features (ZDR enforcement, Local Data Policy, BAA management) require an Enterprise plan and are administered from the desktop app.
- Organizations using SCIM directory sync have user management controlled entirely through their identity provider.
- Notes are stored locally on your device for BAA-signed users on Mac and Windows. Cloud syncing across devices is not available for HIPAA BAA accounts.
Still need help?
Reach out if you have questions about Wispr Flow's HIPAA compliance program:
- Contact your account representative for BAA or compliance questions — include your organization name and plan.
- Request HIPAA compliance documentation under NDA.
- Review the Data Processing Addendum for data handling details.
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