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Snippets

Save text you use often and insert it instantly — by voice or from the omnibar.

Email signatures, links, addresses, boilerplate replies — anything you type repeatedly. Create a snippet once and use it everywhere.

What are Snippets?

A Snippet is a piece of saved text with a trigger word. When you say or type the trigger word, Ottex replaces it with the full snippet text.

TriggerExpands to
"linkedin"https://linkedin.com/in/your-name
"intro email"Hey! Would love to connect and chat...
"calendly link"https://cal.com/your-name
"home address"123 Main St, Apt 4B, New York, NY 10001

Creating a Snippet

  1. 1Open Ottex and go to the Snippets section in the sidebar
  2. 2Click "+ Add Snippet" in the top right
  3. 3Enter a name for the snippet (this is also how you'll find it)
  4. 4Set a trigger word — the voice keyword that activates it
  5. 5Type or paste the text content that should be inserted
  6. 6Save the snippet
Screenshot: Create Snippet dialog with name, trigger word, and content fields

Using Snippets

By Voice

While dictating, just say the trigger word naturally. Ottex recognizes it and expands the full snippet text in place.

You say

"send them my calendly link"

Ottex writes
send them my https://cal.com/your-name

Via Omnibar

Open the Omnibar, start typing the snippet name, select it from the results, and the text is pasted into your current app.

Screenshot: Omnibar showing snippet search results

AI Hints

Some snippets show an "AI Hint" badge. This means the snippet's trigger word is also sent as context to the AI model, helping it understand when you're trying to use the snippet vs. just saying a similar word.

TipUse distinctive trigger words to avoid accidental activations. "work calendar link" is better than just "calendar" — it's less likely to fire when you're just talking about calendars.

Snippet Ideas

Contact Info

Email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, social media links — anything people ask you for regularly.

Boilerplate Replies

Standard email responses, support templates, meeting follow-ups. Save time on messages you send over and over.

Code Templates

Console.log statements, import blocks, function boilerplate, SQL queries you run frequently.

Signatures & Closings

Email signatures, letter closings, invoice footers — text that needs to be exactly the same every time.