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Command Modes

Arqon Maestro is not a single flat interaction mode. It has multiple operating modes and bridge surfaces depending on whether you want structured commands, free dictation, exact text, or an intermediate editor.

Video placeholder: switching between command mode, dictate mode, and bridge surfaces.

Primary Modes

  • Command mode
  • Dictate mode
  • Type command workflow
  • Revision box
  • Text input

Command Mode

This is the default operating model:

  • speak a structured command
  • Maestro interprets it
  • alternatives appear
  • the best command executes

Dictate Mode

The UI exposes a Dictate mode indicator. This is for text-first workflows where you want dictated output rather than a command-centric interaction.

Use it when:

  • writing prose
  • filling text fields
  • working in apps without deep structural integration

type As A Lower-Level Escape Hatch

Even in command mode, you can force exact output with type.

Example:

  • type output space equals space double quote plus message double quote

Bridge Surfaces

When the target app is not a full plugin-aware editor, Maestro can still work through:

Mode Map

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  M[Arqon Maestro] --> C[Command mode]
  M --> D[Dictate mode]
  M --> T[Type command]
  M --> R[Revision box]
  M --> X[Text input]

Settings That Affect Modes

Look in Settings > Advanced for:

  • automatic revision box behavior
  • toggle text input shortcut
  • compact UI behavior
  • command wait time
  • speech and silence strictness