Overview
Weesper Neon Flow uses Shift + Tab as the default shortcut to start voice dictation. If you are new to the app, these two keys may not be immediately obvious to find. This guide shows you exactly where they are and how to use them together.
Where is the Shift key?
The Shift key is one of the largest keys on the keyboard. There are two identical copies — one on the left, one on the right.
- Visual cue: an upward-pointing arrow (⇧).
- Left position: at the far left of the keyboard, just below the Caps Lock key.
- Right position: at the far right of the keyboard, just below the Enter key.
- On French AZERTY keyboards: the position is exactly the same as on QWERTY keyboards.
- On Mac: the key may also have the word “shift” written in full, in addition to the ⇧ symbol.
For the dictation shortcut, use the left Shift: it sits just below Tab, which makes the combination feel natural.
Where is the Tab key?
The Tab key is located immediately above the Caps Lock key, at the far left of the keyboard — directly above the left Shift key.
- Visual cue: the word “Tab”, or the symbol ⇆ (two opposing horizontal arrows).
- Tip: Shift and Tab are stacked on the keyboard. Tab is the first floor, Shift is the ground floor.
How to hold Shift + Tab to dictate
The shortcut works in hold-to-speak mode:
- Place your left little finger on Shift, and your ring or middle finger on Tab.
- Press both keys simultaneously. A visual indicator (the HUD) appears: recording has started.
- Speak clearly, at your normal pace, while keeping both keys held down.
- Release both keys when you are done. The text is transcribed offline and inserted directly at your cursor position.
No setup is required in the application where you are typing. The shortcut works in Mail, Word, Chrome, Notes, messaging apps, online forms — everywhere.
What if I physically cannot hold both keys?
Several alternatives exist:
- Use both hands: left Shift with your left hand, Tab with the index or middle finger of your other hand.
- Change the shortcut: in Settings → Micro & Hotkey, you can assign dictation to a single key, for example the Fn key, which is fully supported.
- Enable Sticky Keys: on both Windows and macOS, this accessibility option lets you press modifier keys one at a time without having to hold them.
What if another application already uses Shift + Tab?
Some software (web forms, text editors) uses Shift+Tab to move backwards through fields or to unindent text. If Weesper detects a conflict, you will be notified with a clear explanation. The simplest solution is to choose a different shortcut in Settings.
Related Guides
- Hotkey Configuration — Customize or change the default shortcut
- Your First Dictation — Complete procedure to get started
- Text is not inserted in certain applications — Special case of elevated applications
- Text appears after releasing the key — Normal behavior explained