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When to Use Live Mode vs. Memos

Learn the differences between Live Mode and Memos so you can choose the best dictation workflow for any situation.

Live Mode

Best for: Dictating directly into your EMR, Word, email, or any application on your computer.

Use Live Mode when you're actively working on your computer. As you dictate, your words appear wherever your cursor is placed.

With Live Mode you can:

  • Dictate directly into any application

  • Edit text as you speak

  • Use voice commands, templates, and formatting

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Memos

Best for: Capturing notes when you're away from your computer.

Memos let you dictate now and send your text to your computer later. They're perfect for saving ideas, documenting patient notes between appointments, or dictating while you're on the go.

With Memos you can:

  • Dictate without being connected to a computer

  • Organize notes with titles and tags

  • Search, archive, and manage saved memos

  • Send a memo to your computer whenever you're ready

Recommended when you're away from your computer.

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Which Should I Use?

Use Live Mode if you...

Use Memos if you...

Are sitting at your computer

Are away from your computer

Want text to appear immediately

Want to save it for later

Are documenting directly in your EMR

Need to capture ideas or notes on the go

Supports editing, templates, and voice commands

Supports editing. templates, and voice commands

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