Settings Reference
Complete reference for the FloWords Settings window. Open it via ⌘, or the menu bar icon > Settings.
Settings has four collapsible sections: Preferences, Trigger Keys, Recorder Appearance, and App Permissions.
Preferences
Section titled “Preferences”Language, behavior, and data preferences.
App Language
Section titled “App Language”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Language | Available languages | English | Interface language for FloWords |
Launch & Display
Section titled “Launch & Display”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu bar only mode | On/Off | Off | Hide the Dock icon, keep only the menu bar icon |
| Start at login | On/Off | Off | Launch FloWords when you log in |
| Product updates | On/Off | On | Show product announcements |
| Automatic updates | On/Off | On | Check for app updates automatically |
Audio Feedback
Section titled “Audio Feedback”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound effects | On/Off | On | Play start/stop/complete sounds |
| Auto-mute system audio | On/Off | On | Mute other audio while recording |
| Preserve clipboard | On/Off | Off | Restore your clipboard after pasting |
Paste Behavior
Section titled “Paste Behavior”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AppleScript paste | On/Off | Off | Use AppleScript as the paste method |
Data & Privacy
Section titled “Data & Privacy”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-delete transcript history | On/Off | Off | Automatically remove old transcripts |
| Delete transcripts older than | Immediately / 1 hour / 1 day / 3 days / 7 days | 1 day | Retention when cleanup is on |
| Auto-delete audio files | On/Off | Off | Automatically remove old audio files |
| Keep audio files for | 1 / 3 / 7 / 14 / 30 days | 7 days | Audio retention period |
Each cleanup option also has a Run Cleanup Now button.
Agent Mode (Beta)
Section titled “Agent Mode (Beta)”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enable agent mode | On/Off | Off | Detect voice commands and run actions (open apps, search the web, summarize) |
When enabled, an Open Agent settings button appears.
Trigger Keys
Section titled “Trigger Keys”Configure your key or button to activate recording.
Supports keyboard, mouse, and external devices. Add a trigger with the Add card, click a trigger to capture a new key or button, and use the X to remove it. Each trigger can optionally be set as an Agent Mode trigger from its context menu.
Each trigger works two ways depending on how you press it:
| Press | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Quick tap | Tap again to stop |
| Hold | Record while pressed, release to stop |
Recorder Appearance
Section titled “Recorder Appearance”Customize your recording interface style and behavior.
Recorder Style
Section titled “Recorder Style”| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Mini Recorder / Notch Recorder | Mini | Compact floating window, or Dynamic Island-style |
Mini Recorder Position
Section titled “Mini Recorder Position”Only shown when the style is Mini Recorder.
| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Top Left / Top Center / Top Right / Bottom Left / Bottom Center / Bottom Right | Bottom Center | Where the recorder appears on screen |
App Permissions
Section titled “App Permissions”Manage the system access FloWords needs. A warning appears here if a required permission is missing.
| Permission | Purpose | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Voice / Microphone | Capture your voice for transcription | Request Access, or Open System Settings |
| Accessibility / Typing | Global hotkeys and auto-paste at the cursor | Open System Settings |