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What is Manual Mode?

By default, Interview Copilot operates in Auto Mode, providing a hands-free experience where it automatically transcribes questions, detects when the interviewer finishes speaking, and generates responses in real-time. Manual Mode gives you control over when the copilot generates responses. Transcription continues automatically in the background, but the copilot only provides an answer when you explicitly request it. How to access: Manual Mode is available in every active Interview Copilot session after you launch copilot
You can set Manual Mode as your default starting mode in Layout and Response Mode so every new session launches with Manual Mode enabled.

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How to Enable Manual Mode

Manual mode disabled You can switch between Auto Mode and Manual Mode at any time during your active copilot session.

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Using the Button

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Locate the Response Mode Button

Find the response mode button in the top-right corner of the copilot interface.
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Choose a Mode

  • Manual = responses generate only when you ask
  • Auto = responses generate automatically
  • Smart Listening = waits for the interviewer to finish and skips anything that isn’t a question. Learn more

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Using the Hotkey

Press Cmd + M (Mac) or Ctrl + M (Windows) to toggle between Auto Mode and Manual Mode instantly.

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How to Request a Response in Manual Mode

When in Manual Mode, the most recent transcription is automatically highlighted with a purple border in the transcription section, indicating which message the AI will answer when you trigger a response. Manual mode with purple border highlighting To request copilot assistance for the highlighted question: Press Cmd + Enter (Mac) or Ctrl + Enter (Windows) The copilot will generate a response based on the highlighted transcription. Once sent, you cannot trigger Manual Mode again until new transcription messages come in. Manual mode after sending response
You must be in Manual Mode for this hotkey to work. In Auto Mode, responses are already generated automatically.