Chaining multiple actions in a single realtime voice command

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Available on: Mac, Windows

In Realtime mode, you can combine multiple actions into one voice command — fix your text and update a Flow setting in a single breath. Flow handles each action in sequence and only ends the session when everything is done.

What it is

Multi-action voice commands let you chain instructions together in Realtime mode.

A single command can trigger a paste, surface a settings confirmation, or both — one after the other — before the session closes. You don't need to restart or issue separate commands.

When to use it

Use multi-action commands when you want to:

  • Edit or rewrite text and add a writing rule to Flow in one command.

  • Apply a correction to your current text and update a setting without interrupting your flow.

  • Combine content changes with preference updates in one instruction.

How it works in Flow

Overview

When you speak a command in Realtime mode, Flow completes every action you requested before ending the session. Text is pasted first, then any settings confirmation appears for your approval.

Key behaviors

  • Paste and settings in one command: Say "fix this and also add a rule to never use the word 'delve'" — Flow pastes the corrected text, then shows a settings confirmation in the same session.

  • Settings require your confirmation: Flow shows a confirmation prompt before applying any settings change.

  • Session ends when all actions are complete: The Realtime session stays open until every action is handled, then closes automatically.

  • Order is preserved: Flow processes actions in the sequence you requested — instruction, then paste, then settings update.

Important: Gmail-connected actions (like sending or searching email) are temporarily unavailable while we complete a required review with Google. If a chained command includes a Gmail step, that step returns an error — other actions in the same command still complete. Existing Gmail connections can still be disconnected. Other connectors, like Google Calendar and Slack, are unaffected.

Examples

Fixing text and adding a writing rule at the same time

You say: "Make this more concise and also add a rule to never use the word 'utilize'."

Flow does: Pastes a more concise version of your text, then surfaces a confirmation to add "never use 'utilize'" as a writing rule.

You do: Confirm the settings change. The session ends.

Applying a correction and updating a preference

You say: "Fix the grammar here and set my default tone to formal."

Flow does: Pastes the grammar-corrected text, then prompts you to confirm the tone preference change.

You do: Confirm or dismiss the settings prompt. The session closes once both actions are resolved.

FAQs

What happens if I dismiss the settings confirmation?

The settings change is skipped, but any text that was already pasted remains. Dismissing the prompt still ends the session cleanly.

Can I chain more than two actions in one command?

A single command can include an instruction, a paste, and a settings update together. Commands with many independent actions may not all be processed in one session — keep commands clear and focused.

Is this available in all dictation modes?

Multi-action chaining works in Realtime mode only. Other dictation modes handle voice commands differently.

Why did my command say email couldn't be sent or searched?

Gmail actions are temporarily unavailable while we complete a required review with Google. Other actions in your command still complete normally, and you can reconnect Gmail once it's back.

Limitations and notes

  • This feature is available in Realtime mode on Mac and Windows only.

  • State both actions clearly in one command rather than pausing between them.

  • Gmail-powered actions (sending or searching email) are temporarily disabled and return an error if included in a chained command. Other connectors are not affected.