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Some settings are Plus-only. Cleft syncs many preferences through iCloud, including theme, note style, copy format, note language, writing rules, Notion auto-send, and save-to-device choices. Folder permissions, device permissions, and first-launch Local Sync consent are still configured per device.

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Accessing Settings

Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner of the notes list.

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iOS / iPadOS Settings

On iPhone and iPad, settings are organised into sections that match the main tasks you configure.

iPhone Settings

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General

  • Appearance. Light, Dark, or System theme.
  • Language. Transcription language, including Auto-Detect.
  • Date and time format. Choose how dates and times appear throughout the app.
  • Preflight Mode. Download note text for offline reading before a flight, commute, or low-signal stretch.

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Writing Style

  • Your Rules (Plus). Set one standing instruction Cleft follows every time, up to 500 characters. Free users see example rules to learn from; setting your own is part of Cleft Plus.
  • Output Styles. Pick from Structured, Structured Prose, Clean Transcript, and any custom styles you have made.
  • Custom styles (Plus). Create up to two named note styles and reorder the full style list.
  • Copy Format (Plus). Choose the format Cleft uses when copying notes.
  • Cleft Signature. Add or remove the Cleft signature from copied notes.

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Integrations

  • Notion (Plus). Connect, pick a database, and choose how notes flow:
    • Auto-send to Notion. Every finished recording lands in your chosen database automatically. Pauses itself after repeated failed sends with a banner that explains how to retry.
    • Archive after Send. Move a note to your Archived filter the moment a manual Send to Notion succeeds.
    • See Notion for the full setup.
  • Zapier (Plus). Connect to automation workflows.
  • API Key. Manage developer access where available.

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Local Sync

  • Save notes as files. Auto-export every note as Markdown on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
  • Sync Folder. Free users use Cleft’s Documents/Cleft Notes folder. Plus users can choose a custom folder, including an Obsidian vault, NotePlan project, Logseq graph, or another Files/Finder location.
  • Include audio files. Save the original .m4a recording beside the Markdown file.
  • Save existing notes as files. Export notes that already existed before Local Sync was enabled.
  • Show path. On iPhone and iPad, reveal the current path so you can navigate to it in Files.
See Local Sync for the full file format and app-specific setup.

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Widgets

  • Lock Screen widgets. Add quick recording entry points to the Lock Screen.
  • Home Screen widgets. Start a new note, continue the last note, or pin a specific note for append workflows.
  • Live Activity and Control Center. Configure recording surfaces that work outside the app.
  • Action Button and CarPlay guidance. Follow setup steps for the system features that live outside Cleft.

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Account

iPhone Account settings

  • What’s Included. View your plan features.
  • Manage Subscription. Upgrade or manage billing.
  • Private account details. Reveal your name, email, and App User ID only when you need them.
  • Copy App User ID. Share your support ID with Cleft without showing your email on screen.
  • Email and display name. Update account details.
  • Log Out. Sign out of Cleft.
  • Delete Account. Permanently remove your account and data.

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Support

  • Help & Support. Get assistance.
  • Send Feedback. Share ideas or report issues.
  • What’s New. See the latest release notes.
  • Rate Cleft. Leave an App Store review.
  • Roadmap. See what’s coming next.
  • Privacy Policy and terms. View legal documents.

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macOS Settings

On Mac, Settings uses a sidebar with seven sections. Open the window with ⌘,, then choose the section you need.

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General

macOS General settings

  • Theme. Light, Dark, or Match System.
  • Launch at Startup. Start Cleft when your Mac starts.
  • Language. Transcription language, including Auto-Detect.
  • Date and time format. Choose how dates and times appear throughout the app.
  • Preflight Mode. Download note text for offline reading.
  • Input Device. Select your microphone.
  • Output Device. Select audio output for playback.

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Integrations

macOS Integrations settings

  • Zapier (Plus). Connect Cleft to automation workflows.
  • Notion (Plus). Connect, pick a database, configure auto-send, and choose whether successful manual sends archive notes.
  • Request an integration. Send feedback when the app you need is not listed yet.

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Local Sync

macOS Local Sync settings

  • Save notes as files. Auto-export every note as Markdown.
  • Sync Folder. Free users use Cleft’s Documents/Cleft Notes folder. Plus users can pick a custom folder.
  • Reveal and Show path. Reveal the active folder in Finder or copy/check the path, whether you use the default folder or a custom destination.
  • Include audio files. Save original .m4a recordings beside Markdown exports and see the current audio footprint.
  • Save existing notes as files. Backfill notes that existed before Local Sync was enabled.

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Writing Style

macOS Writing Style settings

  • Your Rules. Add one standing instruction for Cleft to follow.
  • Output Styles. Choose, create, and reorder note styles.
  • Copy Format. Choose how Cleft copies note content.
  • Cleft Signature. Add or remove the Cleft signature from copied notes.

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Shortcuts

macOS Shortcuts settings

  • Global Start or Stop Recording. The default shortcut is ⌥⌘N; rebind it or clear it here.
  • Searchable shortcut reference. Find recording, editing, navigation, and sharing shortcuts from one place.
  • Most Used. Keep the shortcuts you reach for most visible while you learn the set.

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Account

macOS Account settings

  • Private account details. Reveal your name, email, and App User ID only when you need them.
  • Copy App User ID. Share your support ID with Cleft without showing your email on screen.
  • Plan. Current subscription tier.
  • Manage Subscription. Upgrade or manage billing.
  • Log Out of Cleft. Sign out without deleting local app data.
  • Delete Account. Permanently remove your account and data.

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Help & Support

macOS Help & Support settings

  • Version. Current app version and build number.
  • Report a Bug / Email Us / Request a Feature. Get in touch.
  • What’s New. See the latest release notes.
  • Leave a Review. Rate on the App Store.
  • Roadmap / Changelog / Terms / Privacy / Access. Reference links.

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Platform Differences

For folder export setup, file naming, and app-specific workflows, use the Local Sync guide.