Use case · RSI and typing less
Dictation software for RSI
Utter turns speech into typed text in any app, so people with RSI, wrist pain or limited hand use can write a whole paragraph with one key press, or hands-free.
Examples
What you say, and what Utter types
Hold the key, talk the way you talk, let go. These are the kinds of takes that come up every day.
Hands-free for longer text
HANDS-FREE · EMAIL STYLEhi team um the offsite is moving to the 12th uh same place same time let me know if that doesn't work
Utter typesHi team, the offsite is moving to the 12th. Same place, same time. Let me know if that doesn't work.
Double-press the key and talk with your hands away from the keyboard. Press it once more, or STOP on screen, to type it.
Fixing a mistake by saying so
SLACK · CHAT STYLEsend it on tuesday no wait wednesday
Utter typesSend it on Wednesday.
Correct yourself out loud instead of reaching for the backspace key.
Text you type often
SNIPPETmy address
Utter typesVinktar Ltd, 1 Example Street, Exampletown
Snippets turn a phrase into the full text you saved, with no typing at all.
Replies in chat
TEAMS · CHAT STYLEyes that works for me uh see you at three
Utter typesYes, that works for me. See you at three.
Features
Which parts of Utter help
Hands-free mode
Double-press the key to talk without holding anything down.
Any key you choose
fn on a Mac, Right Ctrl on Windows, or another key that's easier for you to reach.
Snippets
Your address, a sign-off or a link, typed from a few spoken words.
Corrections by voice
Change your mind halfway and Utter keeps the sentence you meant.
Time saved
How much time does it save?
At 1,000 words a day that you'd otherwise type, typing at 40 words a minute and speaking at 150, dictation saves about 18 minutes a day, or about 73 hours a year. Those numbers are assumptions. Change them below.
Saved time = words ÷ typing speed − words ÷ speaking speed. We count 5 working days a week and 48 weeks a year, and round to two figures. The defaults are assumptions, not measurements: put in your own. Time spent thinking about what to write stays the same either way.
FAQ
Questions
Can I use Utter without holding a key down?
Yes. Double-press the key to start hands-free mode and talk with your hands off the keyboard.
Can I change the key?
Yes. It's fn on a Mac and Right Ctrl on Windows by default, and you can choose any other key.
Can Utter control my computer by voice?
Utter is for dictation: it types what you say into the app you're using. For clicking and moving around apps by voice, look at the voice control built into your operating system.
Is Utter a medical treatment for RSI?
No. Utter is a typing tool that lets you use your hands less. If typing hurts, talk to a doctor or an occupational therapist.
Try it on your own work.
Free for 2,000 words a week, with no account needed.