Desktop Widget
Quick access to transcription controls without interrupting your workflow
Amical's desktop widget provides quick access to transcription controls without interrupting your workflow.
Features
The desktop widget includes:
- Start/Stop transcription button
- Current status indicator
- Language selector
- Quick settings access
- Minimize/Maximize controls
Using the Widget
Basic Controls
- Click the microphone icon to start/stop transcription
- Use the language dropdown to switch languages
- Click the settings icon to access quick settings
- Drag the widget to reposition it on your screen
Widget States
The widget shows different states:
- 🟢 Active: Currently transcribing
- 🔴 Inactive: Ready to start
- 🟡 Processing: Processing audio
- ⚪ Paused: Temporarily paused
Customization
You can customize the widget in the Amical preferences:
- Open Amical settings
- Navigate to "Desktop Widget"
- Adjust settings like:
- Widget size
- Opacity
- Always on top
- Auto-hide
- Position