Voice dictation for RSI and accessibility
If typing is painful or tiring — because of RSI, carpal tunnel, an injury or another condition — F5Type lets you write most of your text by voice. One key starts and stops dictation in any app, and the result is finished text, so there is less correcting to do with the keyboard afterwards. It is a writing tool, not a medical device; follow your clinician’s advice.
Key facts
- Keys needed
- One shortcut to start, the same to stop — or hold it to talk
- Less editing
- Filler words removed, punctuation and structure fixed
- Platforms
- Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
- Shortcut
- F5 on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+Space on Windows (F5 available); changeable in Settings
How does F5Type reduce typing?
- One shortcut: press to start and again to stop, or switch to hold-to-talk in Settings → General → Recording mode.
- Pick a shortcut that is comfortable for you in Settings → Hotkey.
- Clean output: fewer corrections means fewer keystrokes.
- Snippets: phrases you use often expand automatically, so you do not have to type or say them in full.
- Dictionary: names and terms come out right the first time.
Does it work on my phone too?
Yes. On iPhone and Android, the F5Type keyboard lets you dictate into any app — Messages, WhatsApp, Gmail — instead of tapping out text.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hold a key to talk instead of pressing twice?
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Yes. Settings → General → Recording mode → Hold.
Can I control my whole computer by voice with F5Type?
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No. F5Type is for writing text by voice. For full voice control, use your system’s accessibility features.
Is there a free plan to try it?
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Yes — 60 minutes a month, no card needed.
Can I change the shortcut to something easier to reach?
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Yes — Settings → Hotkey → Change shortcut.
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60 minutes of dictation a month on the free plan, no card needed. Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android.