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Creating Voice Notes

Watch how to create a voice note in Cleft

1

Start recording

Select the new note + button or press ⌘ + N
2

Finish recording

Select the stop recording button or press ↵
3

Process note

Keep Cleft open to process & create your note

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Creating Text Notes

1

Create new text note

Select (macOS) or long press (iOS/iPadOS) the + button & click new text note (⌘ + T) to begin typing
2

Save your note

When you’re done, select the Save button (⌘ + ⏎)
3

Process note

Keep Cleft open to process & create your note
Text notes are perfect for quiet environments like libraries or commuting, letting you quickly capture ideas when speaking isn’t practical.

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Adding to Existing Notes

Appending to notes is a Plus feature. New content will be automatically appended to the bottom of your existing note.
1

Open note

Open an existing note you want to add to
2

Start recording your thoughts

Press the orange ➕ button & select “Add Audio To This Note” ⌘ + ⌥ + A
3

Finish recording

Tap the stop button or let it automatically stop after a pause (↵)

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Quick Access with Widgets & Action Button

Widgets are available on iOS and iPadOS devices. Action Button is available on iPhone 15/16 Pro and Pro Max.
1

Add Home Screen Widget

Long press on your home screen, tap the + button in the top left, and search for “Cleft”. Add the widget size of your choice.
2

Set up Lock Screen Widget

Go to your Lock Screen, long press to customize, tap “Add Widgets”, and find Cleft in the widget list.
3

Configure Action Button

Go to Settings > Action Button > select Cleft to start and finish notes with a single press.

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Customizing Your Note Style (Plus Feature)

Custom Instructions are available to Plus users only & are by default blank.

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Setting Up Custom Instructions

1

Open Settings

Go to Settings ⚙️ > AI Preferences > Custom Instructions ⌘ + .
2

Type or paste your instructions

Write your instructions using the template structure below

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Template Structure

[Context statement] here.
Group by [organization categories].
Flag [important elements].
Keep track of [progress metrics].
Make it [primary quality] but [balancing quality].

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Quick Examples

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Casual Style

Write my notes in a casual tone.
Group by main topics and subtopics.
Flag key takeaways and action items.
Keep track of next steps.
Make it conversational but clear.

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Formal Style

Write in a professional tone.
Group by categories and priorities.
Flag critical points and decisions.
Keep track of follow-up items.
Make it structured but accessible.
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