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Voice Journaling

Sometimes typing feels like too much effort. AlignCore’s voice input lets you speak your thoughts and have them transcribed in real-time.

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How to Use Voice Input

1

Open the Journal

Navigate to the Journal page from the sidebar.
2

Click the Microphone

Find the microphone icon in the editor toolbar.
3

Allow Microphone Access

Your browser will request permission. Click “Allow” to continue.
4

Start Speaking

Talk naturally. Your words appear as text in real-time.
5

Click Stop When Done

Click the microphone again to stop recording.

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Tips for Better Transcription

You don’t need to speak slowly or robotically. Normal conversational pace works best.
Find a quiet space when possible. The transcription handles some noise, but quieter is better.
Your device’s built-in mic works, but a headset or external mic improves accuracy.
Transcription isn’t perfect. Scan through and fix any errors before submitting.

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What Gets Transcribed

AlignCore uses advanced speech recognition that handles:
  • Natural speech patterns including “um” and pauses
  • Multiple languages (English and Spanish supported)
  • Technical terms and proper nouns (with varying accuracy)
Voice transcription has a daily limit of 60 minutes to manage costs. This resets each day.

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Troubleshooting

  1. Check browser permissions (Settings → Privacy → Microphone)
  2. Make sure no other app is using the microphone
  3. Try refreshing the page
  1. Speak more clearly
  2. Reduce background noise
  3. Try a different microphone
  4. Edit the text manually after speaking
  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Move closer to your WiFi router
  3. Try stopping and restarting the recording

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Combining Voice and Typing

You can switch between voice and typing freely:
  1. Start typing your thoughts
  2. Switch to voice when you want to talk through something
  3. Edit the transcription
  4. Continue typing
This hybrid approach works great for many people.