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Dictation in Linear on a Mac
Use dictation to write clearer issues and acceptance criteria in Linear — then edit for precision.
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Last updated: 2025-12-27  Linear is a writing tool disguised as a tracker. If you want to be more productive in Linear, the biggest unlock is writing issues that are clear enough to execute without another meeting — and dictation is a fast way to get the first draft down.

Option A: Use built-in macOS Dictation

Open Linear and focus the issue title or description field.

Start macOS Dictation (shortcut often Fn twice).

Dictate the description, then stop Dictation to insert.

Edit quickly: names, IDs, and links are easier by keyboard.

Option B: Use Voice Type (best for daily ticket writing)

Install Voice Type and set a hold‑to‑dictate hotkey.

Hold to dictate; release to finalize.

Use the same workflow in Linear, GitHub, Slack, and docs.

A 'productive' Linear issue structure you can dictate

Context: what problem are we solving?

Scope: what’s in / out?

Acceptance criteria: a checklist.

Edge cases: 2–3 bullets.

Links: designs, logs, PRs (type these).
Workflow tip: dictate the structure first, then fill in details. You’ll spend less time “thinking in the text box.”

Keep going

Dictation in GitHub Issues (Mac)

Dictation in Jira (Mac)

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Troubleshooting (mic permissions)

System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone → allow Linear (and Voice Type if you use it).

Dictation not working on Mac (checklist)

Sources

Linear Docs: Create issues

Linear Docs: Editor (markdown/formatting behaviors)

Linear Changelog: Keyboard shortcuts help

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Apple: Control access to the microphone on Mac


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