Quick Start

Get up and running with Wispli in 5 minutes.

Step 1: Basic Transcription

The simplest way to use Wispli:

1. Hold Ctrl + Space (Windows) or Cmd + Space (macOS)
2. Speak naturally
3. Release the shortcut
4. Your text appears and is copied to clipboard
5. Paste anywhere with Ctrl + V

Pro Tip

Speak in complete sentences for better results. Wispli uses context to improve accuracy.

Step 2: Choose a Formatting Style

Wispli offers 14 formatting styles. Click the style selector or press Tab while recording:

Style	Best For
Minimal	Quick notes, casual text
Clean & Correct	Professional content
Professional Email	Business emails
Git Commit	Version control messages
Documentation	Technical docs

See all 14 styles →

Step 3: Enable Translation

To translate your speech to another language:

1. Open Settings (gear icon)
2. Go to General tab
3. Set Input Language to your native language
4. Set Output Language to your target language

Now when you speak in your native language, the output will be translated.

Example:

Input Language: Spanish
Output Language: English

🗣️ You say: "Buenos días, tengo una reunión a las tres"
📝 Output: "Good morning, I have a meeting at three"

Step 4: Try English Coaching

If your output language is English, Wispli provides real-time coaching:

1. Speak in English
2. After transcription, click the Feedback panel
3. See your scores for:
   • Grammar
   • Vocabulary
   • Fluency
   • Pronunciation
   • Structure

Your CEFR level (A1-C2) is calculated automatically.

Step 5: Customize Your Experience

Add Custom Vocabulary

Technical terms, names, or jargon that Wispli might not recognize:

1. Open Settings → Vocabulary
2. Click Add Term
3. Enter the term (e.g., "Kubernetes", "GraphQL")

Create Shortcuts

Quick text replacements:

1. Open Settings → Shortcuts
2. Click Add Shortcut
3. Set trigger and replacement:
   • Trigger: "my email"
   • Replacement: "john@example.com"

Now when you say "my email", it outputs your actual email.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Windows	macOS
Start/Stop Recording	Ctrl + Space	Cmd + Space
Change Style	Tab (while recording)	Tab
Open Settings	Ctrl + ,	Cmd + ,
View History	Ctrl + H	Cmd + H

What's Next?

Explore Features:

• Voice-to-Text - Deep dive into transcription
• Translation - 70+ language support
• English Coaching - Improve your English

Use Cases:

• For Developers - Code docs, commits, bug reports
• For Business - Emails, meeting notes, reports