How-tos

Step-by-step guides for common GSpeech tasks

Short, practical how-tos for the Cloud Console — the exact steps you need without the full essay. Start here when you want a clear checklist; open the related widget or integration docs when you want the deep dive.

11 guides

• Use default shortcodes Widgets already exist after Cloud activation — paste [gspeech] / button / circle where you want the player.
• Use Multi-Page widget Created on Cloud activation, published by default — self_class = same place as the player; change only if needed.
• Place a custom widget Put a player in footer, sidebar, or any mount — Render Element vs Content Selector.
• Greet with Welcome Message Created on activation but disabled by default — enable when you want a spoken hello.
• RHT — listen to selected text RHT = Read Highlighted Text — published on Cloud activation; select text to listen.

• Player not showing Checklist: connection, Published, Render Element, Allowed / Blocked Urls, cache.
• Exclude unwanted text Exclude List + nospeech — skip comments, ads, and promo blocks in audio.
• Change voice & language Website default vs widget override; multi-lang / on-fly tips.
• Auto Load & characters Auto Load can burn characters on every page view — when to leave it off.
• RHT + translation Speak selected text in another language on supported plans.
• Add pronunciation aliases Fix names, brands, and acronyms in AI audio — visible page text stays unchanged.

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