Keyboard Shortcuts

Bankai is controlled entirely through keyboard shortcuts. All shortcuts are global --- they work whether Copera is in the foreground or not, as long as the desktop app is running.

Core Shortcuts

These are the shortcuts you will use most often.

Windows

Action	Shortcut
Push-to-talk	Ctrl+Win (hold)
Hands-free toggle	Ctrl+Win+Space
Cycle voice mode	Shift+Win
Cancel recording	Escape

macOS

Action	Shortcut
Push-to-talk	Fn (hold)
Hands-free toggle	Fn+Space
Cycle voice mode	Shift+Fn
Cancel recording	Escape

How Push-to-Talk Works

Push-to-talk is the primary recording method. Hold the shortcut key to start recording, speak, then release the key to stop and process. If you release the key too quickly (under 300 milliseconds), the recording is automatically cancelled to prevent accidental activations.

How Hands-Free Works

Hands-free mode is a toggle. Press the shortcut once to start continuous recording --- you do not need to hold the key. Press the shortcut again to stop recording and process the audio. This is useful for longer dictation sessions where holding a key would be uncomfortable.

Press Escape at any time to cancel a hands-free recording without processing it.

How Mode Cycling Works

The mode cycle shortcut rotates through all five modes in order:

Omni --> Dictation --> Ask --> Commands --> Chat --> Omni

Each press advances to the next mode. The floating widget updates to show the new mode's name, color, and icon. Your selected mode persists between sessions.

Direct Mode Shortcuts

For instant access to a specific mode without cycling, use the direct mode shortcuts. These are push-to-talk shortcuts that temporarily override your current mode for a single recording.

Windows

Mode	Shortcut
Dictation	Alt+Win (hold)
Ask	Ctrl+Win+A (hold)
Commands	Ctrl+Win+X (hold)
Chat	Ctrl+Win+W (hold)

macOS

Mode	Shortcut
Dictation	Option+Fn (hold)
Ask	Fn+A (hold)
Commands	Fn+X (hold)
Chat	Fn+W (hold)

Direct mode shortcuts work the same as push-to-talk: hold to record, release to process. The difference is that they temporarily override your current mode for that single recording. After the recording is processed, your mode returns to whatever it was before.

Example

You are in Omni mode and want to ask a quick question without switching modes:

1. Hold Ctrl+Win+A (Windows) or Fn+A (Mac).
2. Speak your question.
3. Release the keys.
4. The question is processed in Ask mode.
5. Your mode remains Omni for the next recording.

Customizing Shortcuts

In the Copera desktop app, all keyboard shortcuts are customizable:

1. Go to Voice Settings (click the gear icon next to your Bankai name).
2. Scroll to the Desktop Settings section (only visible in the desktop app).
3. Click the pencil icon next to any shortcut.
4. Press the new key combination you want to use.
5. The shortcut is saved immediately.

Press Escape while recording a new shortcut to cancel the change.

note

Shortcut customization is stored locally on your device. If you use Copera on multiple computers, you will need to set up your preferred shortcuts on each one.