Media Settings
Media settings control whether Steno attempts play/pause interruptions while recording.
Options:
- pause media during Option hold-to-talk
- pause media during hands-free dictation
Steno only sends interruption keys when playback appears active. Internally it uses multi-signal detection before issuing media key events.
General Settings
General section includes:
- Launch at login
- Show Dock icon
- Show onboarding on next launch
- Re-run onboarding wizard button
These settings help you tune startup behavior and visibility without changing dictation quality.
When To Change
Change media settings when:
- your recordings include background audio from ongoing playback
- you prefer manual media control and want to disable interruptions
Change general settings when:
- you want Steno always available after reboot
- you prefer menu-bar-only behavior (no Dock icon)
- you need to repeat onboarding after major setup changes