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    Quickstart for Windows

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    Set up Nock on Windows, dictate with Ctrl + Win, and try a short agent request.

    This guide uses Nock’s Windows defaults. If you changed them, follow the shortcuts displayed under Settings → General → Shortcuts. For Mac, use the Mac quickstart.

    Install and sign in

    Section titled “Install and sign in”

    Install the Nock for Windows release offered on the official Nock download page, then open Nock. This is a separate app from the V3Code editor; use the Nock installer. See downloads and updates.

    Choose Sign in in Nock, complete the offered sign-in method in your browser, and return to the app. Check the account displayed before using hosted features. See sign in to Nock.

    Complete the sound check

    Section titled “Complete the sound check”
    1. Complete the welcome sound check if it is still open.
    2. Confirm the test chime, then choose the microphone and speaker you want to use.
    3. Speak while the microphone meter is active. If it does not move, use Find my microphone or check Windows microphone privacy access.

    The sound check reads the live microphone level; it is not a saved voice recording. You can change devices later under Settings → General → Microphone & speaker.

    Dictate into an app

    Section titled “Dictate into an app”
    1. Open a note or message and click inside its text field.
    2. Hold Ctrl + Win and speak a short sentence.
    3. Release the keys and wait for recognition and paste to finish.
    4. Review the inserted text before submitting it.

    Windows local dictation uses Nock’s separately downloaded speech model. Under Settings → Dictation, choose On this computer or enable Never send my voice off this computer to refuse cloud recognition when local recognition is unavailable. See local dictation.

    Ask the agent

    Section titled “Ask the agent”

    Hold left Ctrl + left Alt, ask one simple question, and release. Tap the same shortcut to open the composer. To dictate hands-free, use Ctrl + Win + Space. Paste the last transcript with Win + Alt + V.

    If something does not work

    Section titled “If something does not work”

    Check the active binding in Settings → General → Shortcuts, microphone access in Settings → Permissions, and the selected input device. The Mac’s Input Monitoring and Accessibility prompts do not apply on Windows. See voice troubleshooting, platform support, and privacy controls.