Quick Capture
Catch the thought before the app switch loses it.
Open Hibiscus Quick Capture from anywhere on your Mac, type or dictate, and save an editable note with a keyboard shortcut.
Direct answer
What is the fastest way to capture a note on Mac?
With Hibiscus, press ⇧⌘U from any app, type or dictate the thought, and press Return. The capture becomes an editable note without switching to the main app window first.
- System-wide shortcut
- Type or dictate
- Editable result
01
One shortcut from context
Quick Capture appears over the work already on screen, while the thought’s context is still fresh.
02
A capture not an inbox chore
The result is a real note you can edit, tag, move, pin, or include in a project.
03
Keyboard first by default
The basic loop is deliberately short.
- ⇧⌘U opens capture
- Type or dictate
- Return saves
Clear answers
Common questions.
Can I change the shortcut?
Yes. Hibiscus supports custom shortcuts.
Can I dictate into Quick Capture?
Yes. Quick Capture accepts typed or dictated input.
Is the saved result editable?
Yes. It becomes an editable Hibiscus note.
