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Overview

VibeDoc’s Read Document feature converts your written content into natural-sounding speech using AI voice technology. Perfect for reviewing documents on the go, accessibility needs, or catching errors you might miss when reading silently. Audio Playback Interface

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Key Features

Natural Voices

AI-powered voices that sound human, not robotic

Multiple Languages

Support for 50+ languages and accents

Speed Control

Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 2x

Background Play

Listen while multitasking in other tabs

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How to Use

1

Open Document

Navigate to any document in your workspace
2

Click Read

Find the Read button in the document toolbar (speaker icon)
3

Select Voice & Speed

Choose voice type and playback speed
4

Play

Click play to start audio playback

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Voice Options

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Available Voices

VibeDoc offers multiple voice profiles:
Best for: Business documents, reports, proposals
  • Formal tone
  • Clear articulation
  • Moderate pace

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Gender & Accent

Choose from:
  • Male or Female voices
  • Regional accents: US, UK, Australian, Canadian, Indian, and more
  • Language-specific voices for non-English content

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Playback Controls

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Speed Adjustment

Adjust reading speed to your preference:
SpeedBest For
0.5xComplex technical content, non-native speakers
0.75xDetailed review, note-taking
1.0xNormal reading pace (default)
1.25xQuick reviews, familiar content
1.5xSkimming, second reviews
2.0xVery fast overview

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Playback Controls

Play/Pause

Start or pause audio

Skip Forward

Jump ahead 10 seconds

Skip Back

Go back 10 seconds

Progress Bar

Scrub to any position

Volume

Adjust audio level

Download

Save audio file (Pro)

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Technical Details

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Text-to-Speech Engine

VibeDoc uses state-of-the-art TTS models:
  • Latency: Less than 2 seconds to first audio
  • Quality: 24kHz / 48kbps MP3
  • Streaming: Real-time generation
  • Context-Aware: Understands punctuation, emphasis, pauses

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Supported Content

Audio playback works with:
  • ✅ Headings (all levels)
  • ✅ Text blocks
  • ✅ Lists (bullet & numbered)
  • ✅ Table content (read row by row)
  • ✅ Callout text
  • ✅ Date blocks (spoken format)
  • ⚠️ Signature blocks (name and role only)
  • ❌ Images (skipped, coming soon with alt text)

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Pronunciation

Automatic: Common acronyms like “AI”, “PDF”, “CEO” are pronounced correctlyCustom: Coming soon - define custom pronunciations
Dates: “2025-01-15” → “January fifteenth, twenty twenty-five”Currency: “$1,234.56” → “one thousand two hundred thirty-four dollars and fifty-six cents”Percentages: “25%” → “twenty-five percent”
Proper pauses for:
  • Periods (short pause)
  • Commas (brief pause)
  • Semicolons (medium pause)
  • Paragraphs (long pause)

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Use Cases

Proofreading

Catch errors and awkward phrasing by hearing your content

Accessibility

Make documents accessible to visually impaired users

Multitasking

Listen while commuting, exercising, or doing other tasks

Learning

Reinforce learning by reading and listening simultaneously

Language Learning

Hear correct pronunciation in foreign languages

Focus

Better comprehension for auditory learners

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Advanced Features

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Audio Downloads (Pro)

Save audio files for offline listening: 
Formats:
  - MP3 (default, universal compatibility)
  - WAV (lossless, larger files)
  - OGG (open format)

Quality Options:
  - Standard: 48kbps (smaller file)
  - High: 128kbps (better quality)
  - Premium: 192kbps (best quality)

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Background Playback

Listen while working in other apps:
  • Minimized browser tab continues playing
  • Lock screen controls (mobile)
  • Desktop notification controls
  • Resume after interruptions

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Playback History

Track what you’ve listened to (coming soon):
  • List of recently played documents
  • Resume from last position
  • Playback statistics (total time)
  • Favorite voices

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Credits & Pricing

Audio generation consumes credits based on content length:
Audio Pricing:
  • Short (under 500 words): 0.5 credits
  • Medium (500-2000 words): 1-2 credits
  • Long (2000-5000 words): 2-5 credits
  • Very Long (over 5000 words): 5-10 credits

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Examples

Document TypeWord CountCredits
Email1500.3
Meeting Notes8001.5
Blog Post15002
Report30004
Whitepaper60008
Pro plan includes 300 credits/month - enough for ~100-150 audio generations.

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Best Practices

Use short sentences, clear structure, and simple vocabulary for better audio experience.
Headings provide natural breaks and structure in audio playback.
Try multiple voices to find the best fit for your content type.
Start at 1.0x, then adjust based on content complexity and familiarity.
Excessive bold, italic, or special characters don’t translate well to audio.
Large tables are tedious to listen to. Consider summarizing in text.

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Troubleshooting

Possible Causes:
  • Browser audio blocked
  • Out of credits
  • Document not saved
Solutions:
  • Check browser audio permissions
  • Verify credit balance
  • Save document and retry
Cause: Using legacy voice option or poor network.Solution:
  • Select a different voice profile
  • Check internet connection speed
  • Try again (may have been server issue)
Cause: AI misinterpreting text (especially acronyms, abbreviations).Solution:
  • Write out full words where possible
  • Use phonetic spelling temporarily
  • Report issue for future improvements
Cause: Network interruption during streaming.Solution:
  • Refresh and try again
  • Download audio file (Pro) for offline play
  • Check network stability
Cause: Very long documents or server load.Solution:
  • Split into smaller sections
  • Wait during off-peak hours
  • Use faster voice models (coming soon)

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Accessibility

VibeDoc’s audio feature improves accessibility:

Screen Reader Compatible

Works alongside screen readers for comprehensive access

Keyboard Controls

Full keyboard shortcuts for play, pause, skip, speed

WCAG Compliant

Meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards

Customizable UI

Adjust colors, contrast, and button sizes

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Keyboard Shortcuts

ActionShortcut
Play/PauseSpace
Skip Forward→ (Right Arrow)
Skip Back← (Left Arrow)
Speed UpShift + →
Speed DownShift + ←
Volume Up↑ (Up Arrow)
Volume Down↓ (Down Arrow)

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Roadmap

Upcoming audio features:
1

Q1 2025

  • Voice cloning (upload your own voice)
  • Multi-voice documents (different speakers)
  • Custom pronunciation dictionary
2

Q2 2025

  • Emotion and emphasis control
  • Background music options
  • Podcast-style exports
  • Offline mode
3

Q3 2025

  • Real-time translation to audio
  • Voice commands (“Read next section”)
  • AI-generated audio summaries

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Comparison: Audio vs. Reading

AspectAudioReading
Speed~150 wpm (1x)~200-300 wpm
Multitasking✅ Easy❌ Difficult
Comprehension⚠️ Good✅ Better
Error Detection✅ Great⚠️ Miss typos
Accessibility✅ High⚠️ Limited
CostCreditsFree
Best Practice: Use both! Read for comprehension, then listen for proofreading.

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Next Steps

Creating Documents

Create audio-friendly content

Export

Export documents with audio

Credits & Billing

Understand audio costs

Accessibility

Accessibility best practices (coming soon)