Jatin K MalikandGitHub
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* Implement double-tap Ctrl keyboard shortcut feature * Simplify keyboard shortcuts to only use double-tap Ctrl * Update docs * Fix syntax * Fix CI build by adding portaudio19-dev dependency
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# User Guide
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This guide explains how to use Vocalinux effectively.
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## Getting Started
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After installing Vocalinux (see the [Installation Guide](INSTALL.md)), you can start the application from the terminal or add it to your startup applications.
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## Basic Usage
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### Starting and Stopping Voice Typing
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1. **Launch the application**: Run `vocalinux` in a terminal or launch it from your application menu
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2. **Find the tray icon**: Look for the microphone icon in your system tray
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3. **Start voice typing**: Click the tray icon and select "Start Voice Typing" from the menu, or use the double-tap Ctrl keyboard shortcut
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4. **Speak clearly**: As you speak, your words will be transcribed into the currently focused application
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5. **Stop voice typing**: Click the tray icon and select "Stop Voice Typing" when you're done, or use the double-tap Ctrl keyboard shortcut again
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### Understanding the Status Icons
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- **Microphone off** (gray): Voice typing is inactive
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- **Microphone on** (blue): Voice typing is active and listening
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- **Microphone processing** (orange): Voice typing is processing your speech
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## Voice Commands
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Vocalinux supports several commands that you can speak to control formatting:
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| Command | Action |
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| "new line" or "new paragraph" | Inserts a line break |
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| "period" or "full stop" | Types a period (.) |
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| "comma" | Types a comma (,) |
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| "question mark" | Types a question mark (?) |
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| "exclamation point" or "exclamation mark" | Types an exclamation point (!) |
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| "semicolon" | Types a semicolon (;) |
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| "colon" | Types a colon (:) |
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| "delete that" or "scratch that" | Deletes the last sentence |
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| "capitalize" or "uppercase" | Capitalizes the next word |
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| "all caps" | Makes the next word ALL CAPS |
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## Tips for Better Recognition
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1. **Use a good microphone**: A quality microphone significantly improves recognition accuracy
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2. **Speak clearly**: Enunciate your words clearly but naturally
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3. **Moderate pace**: Don't speak too quickly or too slowly
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4. **Quiet environment**: Minimize background noise when possible
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5. **Learn commands**: Familiarize yourself with voice commands for punctuation and formatting
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6. **Use larger models**: For better accuracy, use `vocalinux --model medium` or `--model large`
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## Customization
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### Keyboard Shortcut
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Vocalinux uses a double-tap Ctrl keyboard shortcut for starting and stopping voice typing:
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- **Double-tap Ctrl**: Quickly press the Ctrl key twice to toggle voice typing on or off
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- The time between taps should be less than 0.3 seconds to be recognized as a double-tap
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### Model Settings
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You can change the speech recognition model for better accuracy or faster performance:
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1. Open settings from the tray icon menu
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2. Go to the "Recognition" tab
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3. Select your preferred model size
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4. Choose between VOSK (offline, faster) and Whisper (offline, more accurate)
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## Troubleshooting
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If you encounter issues, check the [Installation Guide](INSTALL.md) troubleshooting section or run the application with debug logging:
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```bash
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vocalinux --debug
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```
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Check the logs for error messages and possible solutions.
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