You say“hey Sam so yeah the proposal’s done I’m gonna send it over Wednesday lemme know if you’ve got any questions”
SayPep typesHey Sam, So the proposal's done. I'm gonna send it over Wednesday. Lemme know if you've got any questions.
Same words. Five ways.
SayPep cleans up everything you say. The mode decides how it reads. Every example on this page is what the app types.
for texts and Slack
Casual
Clean and quick, like you typed it yourself. Punctuation and capitals go in, the “um”s come out, and your own way of talking stays.
- Keeps “gonna”, “lemme” and your slang
- Adds punctuation and capitals
- Puts an email’s greeting on its own line
You say“can you like send me the updated drawings by Friday I wanna get them to the city before the weekend”
SayPep typesCan you, like, send me the updated drawings by Friday? I wanna get them to the city before the weekend.
for email and clients
Professional
Proper grammar and no slang. “Gonna” becomes “going to”, “lemme” becomes “let me”, and fillers like “like,” and “you know,” come out.
- Spells out slang and contractions people frown at
- Drops filler words
- Lays out emails with the greeting on its own line
You say“hey Sam so yeah the proposal’s done I’m gonna send it over Wednesday lemme know if you’ve got any questions”
SayPep typesHey Sam, So the proposal's done. I'm going to send it over Wednesday. Let me know if you've got any questions.
You say“can you like send me the updated drawings by Friday I wanna get them to the city before the weekend”
SayPep typesCan you send me the updated drawings by Friday? I want to get them to the city before the weekend.
for the group chat
Sassy
Emojis, slang and attitude, sprinkled through whatever you said.
- Adds emojis that fit the words
- Throws in “fr”, “ngl” and friends
- Same message underneath
You say“hey Sam so yeah the proposal’s done I’m gonna send it over Wednesday lemme know if you’ve got any questions”
SayPep typesHey Sam, So the proposal's done 😂 ngl!! 💯 I'm gonna send it over Wednesday 🙌 no cap!! ✨ Lemme know if you've got any questions 🔥 lowkey!! 😂
You say“can you like send me the updated drawings by Friday I wanna get them to the city before the weekend”
SayPep typesCan u, like, send me the updated drawings by Friday 💯 lmao?! 🔥 I wanna get them to the city before the weekend 😂 lowkey!! 💅
for redlines
Engineering new
Say a markup the way you’d say it out loud. Get it the way it’s written on a drawing.
- Capitals and digits: 2x10, #4, 5/8" DIA, 3'-6"
- TYP, EA, MIN, EW and O.C., written the way engineers write them
- Simpson parts join their number: HDU5, LUS24-2, H1A
- Counts go in parentheses: (2) 2x12, (3) 5/8" DIA
- No period at the end of a callout
- Turns on by itself in Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD and Revit
You say“provide Simpson H D U five hold down at each end of shear wall typical”
SayPep typesPROVIDE SIMPSON HDU5 HOLDOWN @ EA END OF SHEAR WALL, TYP
You say“fourteen inch TJI one ten at sixteen on center typical unless noted otherwise”
SayPep types14" TJI 110 @ 16" O.C., TYP, U.N.O.
You say“two two by twelve header with two kings and one trim each end”
SayPep types(2) 2x12 HEADER WITH (2) KINGS AND (1) TRIM EA END
Cheat sheet
Every line below is what the app types today. The conventions come from about 5,000 real markups by the structural engineers at Talon Industries.
| You say | SayPep types |
|---|---|
| “provide Simpson H D U five hold down at each end of shear wall typical” | PROVIDE SIMPSON HDU5 HOLDOWN @ EA END OF SHEAR WALL, TYP |
| “fourteen inch TJI one ten at sixteen on center typical unless noted otherwise” | 14" TJI 110 @ 16" O.C., TYP, U.N.O. |
| “two two by twelve header with two kings and one trim each end” | (2) 2x12 HEADER WITH (2) KINGS AND (1) TRIM EA END |
| “number four at twelve on center each way” | #4 @ 12" O.C. EW |
| “five eighths inch diameter anchor bolts at forty eight inches on center” | 5/8" DIA ANCHOR BOLTS @ 48" O.C. |
| “LUS twenty four dash two hanger each end typical” | LUS24-2 HANGER EA END, TYP |
| “Simpson H one A at each truss” | SIMPSON H1A @ EA TRUSS |
| “eight penny at six inches on center” | 8d @ 6" O.C. |
| “five and one eighth by twelve glulam” | 5 1/8 x 12 GLB |
| “see detail three on sheet S two point one” | SEE DETAIL 3/S2.1 |
| “three five eighths inch diameter through bolts” | (3) 5/8" DIA THROUGH BOLTS |
| “existing beam to remain verify in field” | EXISTING BEAM TO REMAIN, V.I.F. |
Missing an abbreviation your office uses? Tell us at support@saypep.com.
for when you’re fuming
Mavix new
Chew someone out. Swearing and insults come out, angry phrases turn calm, orders become requests, and it ends with one “Thank you.”
- Drops swearing and insults
- Turns “Fix it now” into “Could you please fix it as soon as you can?”
- Keeps names, dates and what you need from them
- Never adds anything you didn’t say
You say“what the hell were you thinking this report is garbage fix it now”
SayPep typesCould you help me understand the thinking here? This report needs some work. Could you please fix it as soon as you can? Thank you.
You say“are you kidding me send me the damn drawings by Friday you idiot”
SayPep typesI was surprised by this. Could you please send me the drawings by Friday? Thank you.
You say“how many times do I have to tell you to call the inspector before the pour”
SayPep typesAs I mentioned, please call the inspector before the pour. Thank you.
You say“who the hell approved this change order I’m so pissed off right now”
SayPep typesWho approved this change order? I'm frustrated right now. Thank you.
You say“you never answer your phone call me back right now”
SayPep typesIt would help if you could answer your phone. Could you please call me back as soon as you can? Thank you.
You say“this schedule is a joke get your act together”
SayPep typesThis schedule needs some work. Let's get this back on track. Thank you.
works in every mode
Checklists new
Start with “checklist” (or “to-do list”, or “bullet points”) and say the items. Pause between them, or run them together with commas. “Next item” always starts a new line.
You say“checklist call the inspector email Ryan the calcs and send the invoice”
Most appsSlack, Teams, Gmail, your browser
- Call the inspector - Email Ryan the calcs - Send the invoice
Note apps with to-dosObsidian, Notion, Bear, Logseq, Typora, Joplin
- [ ] Call the inspector - [ ] Email Ryan the calcs - [ ] Send the invoice
Word processors and mailWord, Pages, Apple Notes, Mail, Outlook, OneNote
• Call the inspector • Email Ryan the calcs • Send the invoice
one click
Switching modes
In the menu
Writing style, in SayPep’s menu bar icon on a Mac or its tray icon on Windows.
In SayPep’s window
Writing style lists every mode with a line on what it does.
With a hotkey
Ctrl Alt S steps through the modes (Control Option S on a Mac).
With “Remember per app” on, which it is by default, the mode you pick sticks to the app you’re in: Professional in Outlook, Casual in Slack, Engineering in Bluebeam.
you asked
Modes FAQ
Do modes need the internet?
No. Modes run on your computer, like the rest of SayPep. Nothing you say is sent anywhere.
Can a mode change what I meant?
Modes change wording and format, not facts. Names, numbers, dates and what you asked for stay. Mavix can’t tell when you’re being sarcastic, so give it a read before you send.
Which mode do I start in?
You pick Casual, Professional or Sassy when you set SayPep up. Engineering and Mavix are one click away under Writing style.
How do I switch?
Pick one under Writing style in the menu bar (Mac) or tray (Windows), or press Ctrl+Alt+S to step through them (Control+Option+S on a Mac). With “Remember per app” on, which it is by default, the mode you pick sticks to the app you’re in.