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Professionals in need of a tool to streamline their workflow by converting speech into text efficiently
About Shortcut
Transform the way you work with Shortcut. No more typing, just natural conversation. Get instant answers, turn your thoughts into solutions, and draft messages, emails, and docs in seconds, all while staying in your flow. Your AI assistant is always just a keystroke away. Ask questions, organize ideas, or roleplay conversations, all through natural dialogue. No more breaking your flow to find answers or structure thoughts. Transform your natural speech into perfectly crafted text in the style you want. No more getting stuck editing or iterating on drafts, just speak naturally and watch your words become refined content in one go. Try Shortcut for free and transform the way you work. The dictation tool is easy to use, it uses AI to rewrite your sentences so that it makes more sense. You can choose a tone of voice that you want. There are also quick actions for things in case you want them to be friendlier, more direct, or more professional.
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Founded: 2020
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www.poised.com/shortcut
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