User Guide¶
Complete guide to using all IntelliPen features.
IntelliPen Editor¶
The IntelliPen Editor provides comprehensive AI-powered writing assistance.

Basic Editing¶
Creating Documents¶
- Click "New Document" to start fresh
- Type or paste text into the editor
- Auto-save keeps your work safe
Document Management¶
- Save Document: Save current content as .txt file
- Open Document: Load previously saved documents
- Auto-save: Content is automatically saved every 30 seconds
Real-time Statistics¶
- Word count
- Character count
- Estimated reading time
Grammar Checking¶
Powered by Chrome's Proofreader API:
- Type or paste text into the editor
- Click "Check Grammar" button
- Review detected issues:
- Spelling errors
- Grammar mistakes
- Punctuation problems
- Each issue includes:
- Error description
- Suggested correction
- Explanation of the rule
- Click suggestions to apply corrections
Grammar Check Tips
- Grammar check works best with complete sentences
- Review suggestions carefully - AI isn't always perfect
- Use for emails, documents, and professional writing
Writing Improvement¶
Powered by Chrome's Writer API:
- Select text you want to improve (or check entire document)
- Click "Improve Writing"
- AI analyzes and suggests improvements for:
- Clarity and conciseness
- Readability
- Professional tone
- Sentence structure
- Review suggestions and apply selectively
Use Cases
- Simplifying complex sentences
- Making technical writing more accessible
- Improving email clarity
- Enhancing professional documents
Tone Adjustment¶
Powered by Chrome's Rewriter API:
- Select text to adjust
- Click "Change Tone"
- Choose from tone options:
- More Formal: Professional, business-appropriate
- More Casual: Friendly, conversational
- As-Is: Maintain current tone with minor improvements
- Preview the rewritten text
- Apply or try different tones
Examples
- Formal: "I would appreciate your assistance with this matter"
- Casual: "Could you help me out with this?"
Translator¶
Dedicated translation interface with privacy-first design.

Basic Translation¶
- Source language: Choose language or use "Auto-detect"
- Target language: Select from 25+ supported languages
- Type or paste text (up to 5000 characters)
- Translation happens automatically as you type
- Character counter shows remaining space
- Translated text appears in real-time
- Formatting is preserved
- Copy translated text with one click
Supported Languages¶
IntelliPen supports translation between these languages:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Chinese (Traditional)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Dutch
- Polish
- Turkish
- Swedish
- And 10+ more languages
Auto-Detection¶
Let AI identify the source language:
- Select "Auto-detect" as source language
- Type or paste text
- AI automatically detects the language
- Translation proceeds automatically
Best for
- Multilingual content
- Unknown language identification
- Quick translations without language selection
Text-to-Speech¶
Listen to source and translated text:
- Click speaker icon next to source text
- Click speaker icon next to translated text
- Adjust volume and speed in browser settings
- Use for pronunciation practice
Meeting Dashboard¶
Record, transcribe, and analyze meetings with AI.

Setting Up¶
1. Grant Permissions¶
- Allow microphone access when prompted
- Required for recording functionality
2. Select Devices¶
- Choose microphone from dropdown
- Select speaker for playback
- Use test buttons to verify
3. Choose Language¶
- Select recognition language (15+ supported)
- Must match the language spoken in meeting
- Affects transcription accuracy
Recording a Meeting¶
- Click "Start Recording" button
- Red indicator shows recording is active
- Timer displays recording duration
- Transcript appears in real-time
- Timestamps show when each segment was spoken
- Scroll to review earlier parts
- Click "Stop Recording" when meeting ends
- AI analysis begins automatically
- Wait for analysis to complete (30-60 seconds)
Meeting Analysis¶
After recording stops, AI generates:
Executive Summary¶
- High-level overview of meeting
- Key topics discussed
- Main outcomes and conclusions
- Generated using Summarizer API
Action Items¶
- Specific tasks identified
- Assigned owners (when mentioned)
- Deadlines and priorities
- Extracted using Prompt API
Key Decisions¶
- Important decisions made
- Rationale and context
- Stakeholders involved
- Identified using Prompt API
Follow-up Email¶
- Professional email draft
- Meeting summary
- Action items listed
- Ready to send or customize
- Generated using Writer API
Context Menu Integration¶
Access IntelliPen features from any webpage.
Edit with IntelliPen¶
- Select text on any webpage
- Right-click and choose "Edit with IntelliPen"
- Sidepanel opens with text in editor
- Use all editor features (grammar, improve, tone)
- Copy improved text back to webpage
Use Cases
- Improving email drafts in Gmail
- Editing social media posts
- Refining document text
- Checking grammar in forms
Translate with IntelliPen¶
- Select text on any webpage
- Right-click and choose "Translate with IntelliPen"
- Translation overlay appears instantly
- View translation without leaving page
- Click outside to dismiss
Use Cases
- Reading foreign language websites
- Translating social media posts
- Understanding product descriptions
- Learning new languages
Tips and Best Practices¶
Writing Tips¶
Best Practices
- Be Specific: Provide context for better AI suggestions
- Review Carefully: AI suggestions aren't always perfect
- Iterate: Use multiple AI features in sequence
- Save Often: Use auto-save and manual saves
- Experiment: Try different tones and styles
Translation Tips¶
Best Practices
- Context Matters: Provide full sentences for accuracy
- Verify Important: Back-translate critical content
- Use Auto-detect: When unsure of source language
- Check Idioms: Idioms may not translate literally
- Privacy First: Your text never leaves your device
Meeting Tips¶
Best Practices
- Test First: Always test audio before important meetings
- Good Microphone: Quality input improves transcription
- Clear Speech: Speak clearly and avoid overlapping
- Review Transcript: Check for accuracy after recording
- Edit Analysis: Refine AI-generated action items