Mac Dictation - How to select backspace?
Using OS X 10.9 and 10.10 dictation, I can find/use the various grammatical commands as shown here. Is there a way to select back, erase, cancel?
When I try these words, they are typed not implemented.
Thanks
Solution 1: You can say "Press backspace key" (at least with 10.10).
Solution 2: You can define the voice command "backspace" that triggers an automator workflow that sends a delete keystroke:
on run {input, parameters}
tell application "System Events"
keystroke (ASCII character 127)
end tell
return input
end run
Solution 3: You can use BetterTouchTool (free):
When I say "Press Backspace Key", the dictation system usually types "Christmas". I have to say it very slowly and deliberately, and then it works.
You can also add a custom Dictation Command of CTRL-H.
I'm using Mojave, but this should work for any version that has the Enhanced Dictation feature.
- In Preferences/Accessibility/Dictation, select the Dictation Commands button
- Under the left column click the plus (+) button
- On the right, in "When I say:" enter the word you want to use. I used "Delete"
- In the "Perform" dropdown menu, select "Press Keyboard Shortcut"
- At the prompt, press Control and H. "Press ^H" should appear
- Click Done