What's New

Stay up to date with the latest features and improvements in HeyDonna.

December 2024

December 26, 2024 (Private Beta)

Editor Improvements

New Features

• Clear Formatting - Remove inline formatting with Cmd+\ (Mac) or Ctrl+\ (Windows). Keeps speaker labels and timing data intact.
• Track Changes Toggle Shortcut - Press Cmd+Shift+T to quickly toggle change tracking on or off.
• Text Alignment - Center, right, and justify alignment options now available via Format menu. Use Cmd+Shift+C for center alignment.
• Whitespace Markers - View hidden characters (spaces, tabs, paragraph marks) via View menu or Cmd+Shift+8.
• Zoom Controls - Zoom in/out with presets (50%-150%), Fit Width, and Fit Page options. Keyboard shortcuts: Cmd+=, Cmd+-, Cmd+0.
• Auto-Enable Track Changes - Proofread and Format operations now automatically enable Track Changes so you can review AI edits.

Sound Notifications

• Play sounds when long-running operations complete (proofread, format, chat)
• Configurable per-operation (success, error, chat response)
• Transcription completion notification sound
• Volume control in Settings → Audio

AI Enhancements

• Temperature Controls - Adjust AI creativity for proofread, format, and chat operations
• Recommended defaults optimized for legal transcript accuracy
• Access via Settings → AI

User Experience

Profile Page Redesign

• New native profile page (replaces previous modal)
• Edit name and avatar directly
• View connected accounts
• Access security settings

Onboarding

• Welcome modal for new users
• Getting Started checklist in dashboard
• Guided tours for project creation and editor
• Restart tour anytime from Help → Start Tour

Bug Fixes

• Fixed speaker label detection for typed replacements
• Removed trailing colons from speaker labels
• Fixed pilcrow display for empty paragraphs in whitespace mode

Earlier Updates

November 2024

• Initial private beta launch
• Core transcription engine
• Editor with synchronized audio playback
• AI proofreading and formatting
• DOCX and PDF export
• Speaker management
• Track Changes
• Template support