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Snaply learns your words. Add names, jargon, and acronyms to improve dictation accuracy.

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How Custom Words Work

When you dictate, Snaply automatically matches what you say against your custom dictionary. It works by comparing:
  • Phonetic similarity - How the word sounds when spoken
  • Spelling proximity - How closely the transcribed text matches your custom word
This happens automatically in the background. You don’t need to create replacement rules or specify when to use each word—Snaply figures it out based on context and similarity.

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Examples of When Custom Words Help

| Technical terms | “EBITDA” → “a bit da” | “EBITDA” → “EBITDA” | | Company names | “Nvidia” → “in video” | “Nvidia” → “Nvidia” | | Acronyms | “LLM” → “el el em” | “LLM” → “LLM” | | Product names | “Jira” → “jeer a” | “Jira” → “Jira” | | Industry jargon | “SaaS” → “sass” | “SaaS” → “SaaS” |
Custom words are especially helpful for uncommon names, technical terminology, and abbreviations that standard dictionaries don’t recognize.

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Add a new custom word to your dictionary

Adding words to your dictionary is simple. Follow these steps:
1

Open Settings

Click on Settings in the bottom left corner of Snaply.Open Settings
2

Select Dictation Settings

Navigate to the Dictation section in the settings menu.Select Dictation Settings
3

Open Custom Dictionary

Find the Words dictionary section and click Configure to open your custom dictionary.Open Custom Dictionary
4

Add Your Word

Type the word you want to add and press Enter or click Add.Open Custom Dictionary

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Tips for Best Results

  • Add words as you encounter them - If Snaply misrecognizes a word, add it immediately
  • Don’t overfill your dictionary - Don’t overfill your dictionary with common words. This can actually reduce accuracy. Focus on proper nouns, technical terms, and unique vocabulary specific to your work.

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Managing Your Dictionary

You can view, edit, or remove custom words at any time:
  • View all words - See your complete list in Settings → Dictation → Words dictionary
  • Edit words - Click on any word to modify it
  • Remove words - Delete words you no longer need by clicking the X next to them