Fact · Dictation on Mac
In Voice Control settings, the overlay can be set to always show item names, numbers or a numbered grid, and a separate setting can dim it after a period of inactivity.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Fade overlay after inactivity: When item names, numbers, or a numbered grid are shown, dim the overlay after the specified period of inactivity.”
Customize Voice Control on Mac, Apple Support, Mac User Guide, 2026, Customize Voice Control on Mac: Voice Control settings.
Open the original- What it measures
- The two settings are listed as Overlay and Fade overlay after inactivity in the Voice Control pane. Apple also offers a Fade by slider to set how much the overlay fades.