Installing TalkText

Currently available for Mac only

System Requirements

MacOS 14 (Sonoma) or later

Administrator access to your Mac

At least 10MB of free disk space

Active internet connection

Installation Steps

1

Download

  1. Download TalkText for Mac
  2. Wait for the DMG file to complete downloading
2

Install

  1. Double-click the downloaded DMG file
  2. Drag TalkText to your Applications folder
  3. Close the installer window
  4. Eject the DMG from your desktop
3

Launch

  1. Open your Applications folder
    • Click Finder in your Dock
    • Click "Applications" in the sidebar, or
    • Press Cmd + Shift + A
  2. Find and double-click TalkText
4

Account

  1. When TalkText opens for the first time, you'll need to create an account
  2. Click here to create your account
  3. Click the verification link emailed to you
  4. Log in to TalkText with your new account
5

Grant Permissions

Microphone Access
  1. Click the "Grant Access" button
  2. Click "Allow" in the system prompt
  3. Wait for permission status to update
Accessibility Access
  1. Click the "Grant Access" button
  2. In System Settings, unlock if required
  3. Enable TalkText in the applications list
  4. Return to TalkText when done

Troubleshooting

Permission Issues

  • Try granting permissions again from TalkText's Settings page
  • Check System Settings > Privacy & Security if issues persist
  • Restart TalkText after making permission changes

Installation Issues

  • If TalkText won't open, try removing and reinstalling
  • Ensure you have administrator access for installation
  • Try downloading the DMG file again if corrupted

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