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Intensity Slider

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The Intensity Slider controls how aggressively TalkTone rewrites your dictation. At one end, it barely touches your words. At the other end, it completely restructures and rewrites them.

Think of it like editing a photo: Light is a minor filter, Medium is color correction, and Full Rewrite is a complete reshoot.

The Three Intensity Levels​

LevelWhat It DoesYour Words PreservedBest For
⚡ LightFixes grammar, punctuation, and filler words. Keeps your original phrasing intact.~90%When you want YOUR voice, just cleaned up
⚡⚡ MediumRestructures sentences, improves flow, applies style. Balances your voice with TalkTone's polish.~60%Everyday use -- the sweet spot for most people
⚡⚡⚡ Full RewriteCompletely reimagines your text in the chosen style. Only the meaning is preserved.~20%When you want maximum transformation

Same Paragraph, Three Intensities​

Here is the exact same dictation processed at each intensity level. This is the clearest way to understand what each level does.

What you say:

so basically what happened was the customer called in and they were really upset because their order got delayed by like two weeks and they wanted a refund but our policy says we can only do store credit so I had to explain that to them and they weren't happy about it but eventually they accepted the store credit and I also gave them free shipping on their next order to make up for it

⚡ Light Intensity​

The customer called in, really upset because their order was delayed by about two weeks. They wanted a refund, but our policy only allows store credit. I had to explain that to them -- they weren't happy about it, but eventually accepted the store credit. I also gave them free shipping on their next order to make up for it.

What changed: Removed "so basically what happened was," fixed run-on sentences, added punctuation. Your words and phrasing are almost entirely preserved.

⚡⚡ Medium Intensity​

A customer contacted us regarding a two-week order delay and requested a full refund. Per our policy, I offered store credit instead. While initially dissatisfied, the customer ultimately accepted the store credit. As a goodwill gesture, I also provided complimentary shipping on their next order.

What changed: Restructured into clear sentences, replaced casual phrasing ("really upset," "like two weeks") with professional language, improved flow. The meaning is the same but the voice is more polished.

⚡⚡⚡ Full Rewrite​

Customer Escalation Summary

A customer escalated a complaint regarding a two-week shipping delay. The customer initially requested a monetary refund; however, in accordance with our store credit policy, I facilitated an alternative resolution. The customer accepted store credit for the full order value. Additionally, I authorized complimentary shipping on the customer's subsequent order as a retention measure. Issue resolved -- no further follow-up required.

What changed: Completely reimagined as a structured support summary. Added a header, formal language, business terminology ("escalated," "facilitated," "retention measure"). Only the core meaning is preserved from the original.

Another Example: Email​

What you say:

hey mike just checking in on the design files you said they'd be ready by friday but I haven't seen them yet no rush just wanted to make sure everything's on track

⚡ Light​

Hey Mike, just checking in on the design files. You said they'd be ready by Friday, but I haven't seen them yet. No rush -- just wanted to make sure everything's on track.

⚡⚡ Medium​

Hi Mike, I wanted to follow up on the design files that were expected by Friday. I haven't received them yet and wanted to check on the timeline. No urgency -- just making sure we're still on track.

⚡⚡⚡ Full Rewrite​

Dear Mike,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inquire about the status of the design files that were scheduled for delivery by Friday. As I have not yet received them, I would appreciate a brief update on the current timeline at your convenience.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Choosing the Right Intensity​

SituationRecommended IntensityWhy
Personal texts and messages⚡ LightKeeps your authentic voice
Work emails to your team⚡⚡ MediumProfessional but still sounds like you
Emails to executives or clients⚡⚡⚡ FullMaximum polish and professionalism
Quick Slack messages⚡ LightJust cleans up speech artifacts
Blog posts⚡⚡ MediumImproves flow while keeping your style
Formal reports⚡⚡⚡ FullRestructures for maximum clarity
Social media posts⚡⚡ MediumBalances personality with platform norms
Code documentation⚡⚡⚡ FullFollows strict technical conventions

How Intensity Interacts with Style​

Intensity and style work together but do different things:

  • Style determines what kind of writing you get (email, story, tweet)
  • Intensity determines how much TalkTone changes your original words
Style + IntensityResult
Formal Business + LightYour words with minor grammar fixes, email structure added
Formal Business + FullComplete rewrite in formal corporate language
Witty + LightYour humor preserved, just cleaned up
Witty + FullTalkTone adds its own humor and restructures completely
warning

At Full Rewrite intensity, TalkTone may change the meaning of nuanced statements. If precision matters (legal, medical, technical), use Light or Medium and review the output carefully.

How to Change Intensity​

  1. Click the TalkTone icon in the toolbar
  2. Find the Intensity slider
  3. Drag to Light, Medium, or Full Rewrite
  4. Your next dictation will use the new intensity
Start with Medium

If you are new to TalkTone, start with Medium. It gives you the best balance of transformation and voice preservation. Adjust from there based on what you need.

Next Steps​