Quick dictate
Starts dictation and captures after a pause, copying the result to the clipboard so you can paste it.
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Capture a dictation
Allows you to dictate text into your phone until you tap it to stop, then shows the Share sheet so you can send your text somewhere else.
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Dictates text to let you speak, then stops after a short pause.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Quick%20dictate
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Quick%20dictate
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Quick dictate”
end tell
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