Editor Overview

The HeyDonna editor is a powerful real-time editing interface designed specifically for court reporters. It combines a professional text editor with synchronized audio playback and AI-powered tools.

Editor Layout

The editor interface consists of several key areas:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Menu Bar (File, Edit, Audio, View, Tools, Insert, Help) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                          │
│                    Transcript Editor                     │
│                    (main editing area)                   │
│                                                          │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                    Audio Waveform                        │
│              (visual audio representation)               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Menu Bar

Access all features through the menu bar:

• File - Save, export, create new projects
• Edit - Undo, redo, find & replace
• Audio - Playback controls
• View - Toggle track changes, line numbers
• Tools - AI proofreading, formatting, settings
• Insert - Add timestamps, speaker labels
• Help - Keyboard shortcuts, documentation

Transcript Editor

The main editing area where you work with your transcript:

• Rich text editing with professional formatting
• Auto-save every few seconds
• 100-level undo/redo history
• Real-time character count

Audio Waveform

Visual representation of your audio file:

• Click anywhere to jump to that point
• Drag to select audio regions
• Zoom in/out for detail

Core Features

Synchronized Playback

Audio playback stays in sync with your cursor position. As you edit, you can:

• Play from the current cursor position
• Click on any word to hear that section
• Adjust playback speed (0.5x to 2x)

Learn more about Audio Playback →

Track Changes

See all edits made to your transcript:

• Insertions shown with green highlight
• Deletions shown with red strikethrough
• Accept or reject changes individually or all at once

Learn more about Track Changes →

Find & Replace

Powerful search and replace functionality:

• Case-sensitive or case-insensitive
• Whole word matching
• Regular expression support
• Replace single or all occurrences

Learn more about Find & Replace →

AI Tools

Let AI assist with your transcription:

• Proofread - Fix grammar, punctuation, and common errors
• Format - Apply court reporting formatting standards

Learn more about AI Tools →

Speaker Management

Manage speakers through the Speaker Panel:

1. Assign names to generic labels (S1, S2, etc.)
2. Set roles (Attorney, Witness, Judge, etc.)
3. Color-code speakers for easy identification

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts:

See all Keyboard Shortcuts →

Tips for Efficient Editing

1. Use keyboard shortcuts - They significantly speed up your workflow
2. Play at reduced speed - Use 0.75x speed for difficult audio
3. Assign speakers early - Makes the transcript easier to follow
4. Use AI proofread - Let AI catch common errors before manual review
5. Save frequently - Though auto-save is enabled, manual saves are instant