The keys listed below can be used when Express Dictate is open in the foreground. If you want to set hot-keys to control dictation while Express Dictate is running in the background, see About System-Wide Hot-Keys.
- F1: Display Help
- F2: Rename Dictation
- F5: Record in Default Record Mode
- F7: Rewind
- F8: Forward
- F9: Play
- F10: Play Normal Speed
- F11: Play Slow Speed
- F12: Play Fast Speed
- Shift+Esc: Stop
- Home: Go to start
- End: Go to End
- Ctrl+Shift+S: Mark Delete Stop
- Ctrl+Shift+E: Mark Delete End
- Ctrl+Shift+D: Delete Marked Region
- Ctrl+N: New Dictation
- Ctrl+R: Archived Dictations
- Ctrl+H: Attach File to Dictation
- Ctrl+S: Send to Default Recipient
- Ctrl+E: Send to Selected Recipient
- Ctrl+V: (Notes only) Paste Text as Notes
- Ctrl+Z: Undo last action
- Ctrl+Y: Redo last action
- Ctrl+A: Select All
- Ctrl+Delete: Delete Dictation
- Ctrl+F5: Record in Overwrite Mode
- Ctrl+Shift+F5: Record in Insert Mode
- Shift+F5: Record in At-End Mode
- Alt+F4: Exit Express Dictate
- Ctrl+D: Open Dock (Audio Cable) Dialog Box