Learn how to navigate and use the Document Transcribe interface to maximize your productivity.
Dashboard Overview
The dashboard is your starting point in Document Transcribe. Here you'll find:
- Collection List - All your collections displayed as cards with preview images
- New Collection Button - Located at the top right to create new collections
- Search Bar - To quickly find specific collections by name
- Sort Options - To organize collections by date, name, or status
- Navigation Menu - On the left side for accessing different sections of the app
- Account Menu - Access your profile and settings in the top right corner
Collection View
When you open a collection, you'll see:
- Collection Header - Shows collection name, creation date, and options menu
- Document List - Displays all documents within the collection as cards
- Upload Button - To add new documents to the collection
- Process with AI Button - To initiate transcription/translation on selected documents
- Batch Selection - Checkboxes to select multiple documents for processing
- Document Status Indicators - Shows processing status (queued, in progress, completed)
Upload Interface
The upload interface includes:
- Drag & Drop Area - The main zone where you can drop files
- File Browser Button - To select files from your computer
- Supported Formats Indicator - Shows accepted file types (JPG, PNG, PDF)
- Upload Progress Bar - Displays upload status for each file
- PDF Uploader - Special section for PDF document uploads
Document Processing Options
After selecting documents and clicking "Process with AI", you'll see these options:
- Processing Type:
- Transcribe Only - Extracts text without translation
- Transcribe and Translate - Extracts and translates text
- Source Language Selector - Drop-down to select your document's language
- Target Language Selector - For translation, select the output language
- Batch Processing Controls - Options to process all or individual documents
- Start Button - To begin the AI processing
Document Editor
The document editor interface contains:
- Document Toolbar - At the top with editing and export options
- Save Button - To save your changes (not automatic)
- Content Area - The main editing space for document text
- Page Navigation - For multi-page documents, controls to switch pages
- Document Info Panel - Toggle-able sidebar with document details
- Search Tool - To find text within the document (Ctrl/Cmd+F)
- Metadata Button - To view and edit document metadata (if generated)
- Export/Download Button - To save document in various formats
- Share Button - To create share links for the document
Metadata Interface
When accessing document metadata, you'll see:
- Metadata Fields - Document title, author, date, language, etc.
- Tags Section - Where metadata tags are displayed and can be managed
- Generate Metadata Button - Creates AI-generated metadata
- Copy to Title/Description - To use metadata in document properties
- Edit Controls - To modify individual metadata fields
Share Interface
The document sharing interface includes:
- Sharing Toggle - To enable/disable public access
- Share Link - The URL others can use to access your document
- Copy Link Button - To copy the URL to your clipboard
- Regenerate Link - To create a new share link (invalidating the old one)
- Access Statistics - Information about views of your shared document
Export Options
When exporting documents, you'll find these options:
- Format Selector - Choose from multiple export formats:
- Markdown (.md)
- Plain Text (.txt)
- JSON (.json)
- CSV (.csv)
- Microsoft Word (.docx)
- PDF (.pdf)
- Include Metadata Checkbox - Option to include metadata in the export
- Export Button - To generate and download the document
Settings Interface
In the settings area, you can access:
- Account Information - Your profile details and settings
- Subscription Management - View and change your subscription plan
- Usage Statistics - Information about your document processing usage
Navigation Tips
To move efficiently around Document Transcribe:
- Use breadcrumbs at the top of the page to navigate back to previous screens
- Click the logo to return to the dashboard from anywhere
- Use keyboard shortcuts for common actions (hover over buttons to see shortcuts)
- Search functionality is available in collection and document lists