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12* Paste text, links, and images12* Paste text, links, and images

13* Attach local files13* Attach local files

14* Dictate into the composer14* Dictate into the composer

15* Start a voice chat on desktop15* Start a voice chat

16* Play a voice memo a Bot sent16* Play a voice memo a Bot sent

17* Reference a saved skill with `/`17* Reference a saved skill with `/`

18* Mention a Bot, group, routine, or connector with `@`18* Mention a Bot, group, routine, or connector with `@`

40 40 

41### Start a voice chat41### Start a voice chat

42 42 

43On the desktop app, choose **Start voice chat** when the composer is empty to43Choose **Start voice chat** when the composer is empty to talk with the Bot

44talk with the Bot live. While you are on the line, the app shows **Voice44live. While you are on the line, the app shows **Voice chat**. On desktop the

45chat**; the sidebar can show **Voice chat in progress**. When the call ends,45sidebar can show **Voice chat in progress**. When the call ends, the

46the conversation can include a **Voice chat** card.46conversation can include a **Voice chat** card.

47 

48Voice chat on iPhone and Android is still rolling out.

49 47 

50### Review a draft before it is sent48### Review a draft before it is sent

51 49 

131Search availability can vary during rollout. If cross-conversation results are129Search availability can vary during rollout. If cross-conversation results are

132not available, open the relevant Bot and use its conversation history.130not available, open the relevant Bot and use its conversation history.

133 131 

132Press `Cmd/Ctrl+K` for the search palette, or `Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+F` to search

133Bots. The full desktop list is in [Keyboard shortcuts](#keyboard-shortcuts).

134 

135## Keyboard shortcuts

136 

137These shortcuts work in the Grok Bot desktop app. Use `Cmd` on macOS and

138`Ctrl` on Windows and Linux unless a line says otherwise.

139 

140* Jump to / search palette: `Cmd/Ctrl+K`

141* Search Bots: `Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+F`

142* New Bot / new chat: `Cmd/Ctrl+N`

143* Find in this chat: `Cmd/Ctrl+F`

144* Compact sidebar: `Cmd/Ctrl+B`

145* Focus prompt: `Cmd/Ctrl+I` or `Cmd/Ctrl+L`

146* Sidebar Bot 1–9: `Cmd/Ctrl+1` through `Cmd/Ctrl+9`

147* Previous / next Bot: `Alt+↑` / `Alt+↓`

148* Back / forward in visit history: `Cmd/Ctrl+[` / `Cmd/Ctrl+]`

149* Cycle Bots: `Control+Tab` / `Control+Shift+Tab` (always Control, including

150 on macOS)

151* Marketplace: `Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+M` or `Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+W`

152* Toggle Bot settings: `Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+,`

153* Conversation details: `Cmd+Shift+I` or `Cmd+Alt+B` on macOS; `Ctrl+Alt+B` on

154 Windows and Linux

155* Send: `Enter` in the composer, or `Cmd/Ctrl+Enter` from anywhere

156* New line: `Shift+Enter`

157* Dictate into the composer: `Cmd/Ctrl+D` while the prompt is focused

158* Start voice chat: choose **Start voice chat** in the composer; there is no

159 keybinding

160* Open Settings: `Cmd/Ctrl+,`

161* Zoom in, out, or reset: `Cmd/Ctrl+=` / `Cmd/Ctrl+-` / `Cmd/Ctrl+0`

162* Fullscreen: `F11`; on macOS also `Control+Cmd+F`

163 

134## Keep conversations effective164## Keep conversations effective

135 165 

136* Lead with the result you need, not a detailed imitation of every click.166* Lead with the result you need, not a detailed imitation of every click.

96## Can I dictate or talk to a Bot?96## Can I dictate or talk to a Bot?

97 97 

98Yes. On desktop, press `Cmd/Ctrl+D` or choose **Start voice input** to dictate98Yes. On desktop, press `Cmd/Ctrl+D` or choose **Start voice input** to dictate

99into the composer. **Start voice chat** starts a live conversation on desktop.99into the composer. On iPhone and Android, dictate with **Start dictation**.

100Bots can also send a **voice memo** you can play in the transcript. On iPhone100**Start voice chat** starts a live conversation on desktop, iPhone, and

101and Android, dictate with **Start dictation**; live voice chat is still101Android. Bots can also send a **voice memo** you can play in the transcript.

102rolling out.102 

103## What keyboard shortcuts does the desktop app have?

104 

105See [Keyboard shortcuts](/grok-bot/chat-and-collaboration#keyboard-shortcuts).

106Dictate uses `Cmd/Ctrl+D`. Settings uses `Cmd/Ctrl+,`. **Start voice chat** is

107a button and has no keybinding.

103 108 

104## Can I change the app language?109## Can I change the app language?

105 110 

108## 4. Give it a first task108## 4. Give it a first task

109 109 

110Type in the composer, or dictate with **Start voice input** (`Cmd/Ctrl+D` on110Type in the composer, or dictate with **Start voice input** (`Cmd/Ctrl+D` on

111desktop; **Start dictation** on iPhone and Android). On desktop you can also111desktop; **Start dictation** on iPhone and Android). You can also choose

112choose **Start voice chat**.112**Start voice chat** for a live conversation.

113 113 

114A strong request includes:114A strong request includes:

115 115 

48 48 

49* Send text49* Send text

50* Dictate a message with **Start dictation**50* Dictate a message with **Start dictation**

51* Start a voice chat with **Start voice chat**

51* Play a **voice memo** a Bot sent52* Play a **voice memo** a Bot sent

52* Take or attach a photo53* Take or attach a photo

53* Choose an image or file54* Choose an image or file

62The item lands in that conversation's composer so you can add a message and63The item lands in that conversation's composer so you can add a message and

63send it. On Android, the share sheet currently accepts text.64send it. On Android, the share sheet currently accepts text.

64 65 

65**Start voice chat** is still rolling out on mobile. Use the66Choose **Start voice chat** when the composer is empty to talk with the Bot

66[desktop app](/grok-bot/chat-and-collaboration#start-a-voice-chat) when you67live. While you are on the line, a **Voice chat** control stays under the

67want live talk today.68header. See

69[Message and collaborate](/grok-bot/chat-and-collaboration#start-a-voice-chat).

68 70 

69When a Bot prepares an email or Slack message, the conversation can show a71When a Bot prepares an email or Slack message, the conversation can show a

70**New Email** or **New Slack Message** card. Choose **Send Email** or **Send72**New Email** or **New Slack Message** card. Choose **Send Email** or **Send

8instead of as chat drafts. [Get started](/grok-bot/get-started) with your first8instead of as chat drafts. [Get started](/grok-bot/get-started) with your first

9Bot, or read [how teams roll it out](/grok-bot/teams-and-enterprises).9Bot, or read [how teams roll it out](/grok-bot/teams-and-enterprises).

10 10 

11You work with a Bot by messaging it. Type, dictate, or start a voice chat on11You work with a Bot by messaging it. Type, dictate, or start a voice chat.

12desktop. Give it a task, the relevant context, and access to the tools it12Give it a task, the relevant context, and access to the tools it needs. It takes on multi-step work across apps and websites, keeps you

13needs. It takes on multi-step work across apps and websites, keeps you

14updated in the conversation (including voice memos and drafts you approve13updated in the conversation (including voice memos and drafts you approve

15before they are sent), and comes back when something needs your approval.14before they are sent), and comes back when something needs your approval.

16 15 

7 7 

8## Open Grok Bot settings8## Open Grok Bot settings

9 9 

10Open the account menu and choose **Settings**, or press `Cmd/Ctrl+,`.10Open the account menu and choose **Settings**, or press `Cmd/Ctrl+,`. For

11other desktop shortcuts, including Bot settings (`Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+,`) and

12conversation details, see

13[Keyboard shortcuts](/grok-bot/chat-and-collaboration#keyboard-shortcuts).

11 14 

12The **Grok Bot settings** dialog contains sections based on your account and15The **Grok Bot settings** dialog contains sections based on your account and

13rollout. Some options described below may not appear.16rollout. Some options described below may not appear.

166 169 

167## Related pages170## Related pages

168 171 

172* [Keyboard shortcuts](/grok-bot/chat-and-collaboration#keyboard-shortcuts)

169* [Use the computer and apps](/grok-bot/computer-and-apps)173* [Use the computer and apps](/grok-bot/computer-and-apps)

170* [Approvals, security, and privacy](/grok-bot/approvals-security-and-privacy)174* [Approvals, security, and privacy](/grok-bot/approvals-security-and-privacy)

171* [Grok Bot for teams and enterprises](/grok-bot/teams-and-enterprises)175* [Grok Bot for teams and enterprises](/grok-bot/teams-and-enterprises)