> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://superwhisper.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Customizing Built-In Modes

> Copy a built-in mode's AI instructions into a Custom mode. Then adjust them to fit your workflow.

> [!NOTE]
>
> This guide covers a more advanced workflow that requires basic understanding of AI prompting and Superwhisper's features. If you're new to Superwhisper, start with the built-in modes first.

## Overview

To customize a built-in mode, copy its AI instructions into a new [Custom Mode](https://superwhisper.com/docs/modes/custom.md) and adjust them there. Your customized version won't receive updates when the original mode improves, but you get a tailored mode without starting from scratch.

## Step by step

**1. Create a Test Recording**

1. Create a new mode using the built-in mode you want to customize
2. Make a quick test recording (a simple "This is a test" works fine)
3. Let it process through AI

**2. Access the Original Instructions**

1. Open History: on **Home**, click **See all** under **Recent recordings**
2. Open your test recording
3. Click the **info** icon (**Show info**). The prompt shows in the details; click **Show more** to see all of it
4. Select and copy all text
5. Paste into a text editor for better visibility

![Superwhisper history tab interface accessing prompt](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/nuTetdsD4WaOh6uF/images/screens/mac/history-detail.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=nuTetdsD4WaOh6uF\&q=85\&s=4baeabc41032ef85b6487053c2bd7cad)

**3. Extract What You Need**

1. Find the `Instructions` title
2. Copy the content in this section without including `User Message`
3. If present, note any examples of correct or incorrect behavior

**4. Create Your Custom Version**

1. Create a new Custom Mode
2. Paste the copied instructions
3. Add any examples from the original mode
4. Make your desired adjustments

> [!TIP]
>
> For everything you can add to a Custom Mode, from context awareness to system audio capture, see [Custom Mode](https://superwhisper.com/docs/modes/custom.md).


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