Settings
Overview of all settings in the fluesta desktop app. For step-by-step guides, see Customize hotkey.
Tab: General
Section titled “Tab: General”| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| UI language | English or Deutsch | App language: English or Deutsch (picker in the app) |
| Dictation hotkey | macOS: Fn key · Windows: Ctrl + Win | Hold to record, release to transcribe |
| Fn/Globe key | On (macOS) | macOS only — default hotkey; disable for a custom combination |
| Floating dictation button | On | Show/hide the recording pill near the cursor |
| Auto-paste | On | Inserts text into active app; off = clipboard only |
| Launch at login | Off | Start fluesta automatically with the system |
Tab: Transcription
Section titled “Tab: Transcription”| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone | System default | Choose recording device |
| Transcription language | Automatic | Speech language: Auto, Deutsch, English, Français, Español |
| Cloud correction | On | AI post-processing for grammar, punctuation, and glossary |
| Final pass | On | Extra correction pass for longer recordings |
Tab: Profile
Section titled “Tab: Profile”| Field / action | Description |
|---|---|
| Your sign-in address (read-only) | |
| Display name | Name from your profile |
| Plan | Current plan badge: Pro, Pro trial, or Team |
| Privacy | Opens privacy settings in the web dashboard |
| Repeat onboarding | Restarts the intro onboarding flow |
| Sign out | Ends the session in the desktop app |
Tab: About
Section titled “Tab: About”| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| App version | Installed fluesta version |
| Server | Connected API server |
| Check for updates | Manual update check (automatic on startup in production builds) |