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Install it, press F8, and start rewriting. If something snags, the fixes below sort out almost everything. We are one email away.

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Getting started.

Run the installer

Download FlickwriteSetup.exe and double-click it. If Windows shows an "unknown publisher" warning, choose More info, then Run anyway.

Follow the steps

The installer adds a Start Menu shortcut and can start Flickwrite when you sign in to Windows.

It lives in your tray

Flickwrite opens with a short welcome, then runs quietly in your system tray (bottom-right, near the clock). It has no main window. That is normal.

Highlight and press F8

Select text in any app and press F8. Type a command, or hold the key to speak it. The rewrite pastes back in place.

Tip: right-click the tray spark to change settings, remap the key, or quit. F8 is the default and can be remapped.

Fig. 2

How it works, in three.

Highlight

Select the text you want to change in any window.

Flick

Press F8, then type or speak what you want done.

Done

The AI rewrites your selection and pastes it right back.

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Troubleshooting.

The hotkey is not firing

Some apps run with elevated permissions, which can block a global hotkey. Close Flickwrite, right-click it, and choose Run as Administrator. Restart the app and try F8 again. If a different program already uses F8, remap the hotkey (see below).

Nothing was captured

Make sure you select text first, then press F8. Flickwrite captures your selection on key release, not key down, so highlight the words before you tap the key. If the selection clears, try selecting again and pressing F8 cleanly without holding other keys.

The microphone is not working

Voice needs microphone access. Check that Windows lets desktop apps use the mic under Settings, then Privacy and security, then Microphone. Pick the right input device in your sound settings. If voice still fails, Flickwrite falls back to the type box so you are never stuck.

The paste did not land, or my clipboard changed

Flickwrite saves your clipboard, runs the rewrite, pastes the result, and then restores what was there before. If a paste does not land, click into the text field first so it has focus, then run the command again. Your original clipboard is preserved either way.

How do I remap the hotkey?

Open the app settings and set a new trigger key. Pick a single non-modifier key that you do not use elsewhere. F8 is the default because it rarely collides with anything.

Which models are used?

Flickwrite is powered by frontier AI models. A fast default handles everyday rewrites, and a high-quality option is available when you want the best result. Voice uses cloud speech-to-text to turn what you say into a command.

Where does my data go?

Your saved commands and settings live on your machine. Selected text (and voice audio) is only sent to the AI provider when you run a command, then the result comes back. Read the details in Data Controls and Privacy.

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Still stuck?

If the fixes above did not do it, write to us. Real humans, usually a reply within one business day.