Getting Started
Setting up Bankai takes about two minutes. You will enable voice features, walk through an interactive training wizard, and finish with a personal demonstration of how much faster you speak than you type.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- The Copera desktop app installed (Windows or macOS). Bankai does not work in the browser.
- A working microphone connected to your computer.
- An active Copera workspace with voice features enabled by your administrator.
Enabling Voice Features
- Open the Copera desktop app and sign in to your workspace.
- Click the AI section in the left sidebar.
- Look for the Bankai toggle in the AI sidebar section.
- Click the toggle to enable voice features.
When you enable Bankai for the first time, the interactive training wizard launches automatically.
The Training Wizard
The training wizard is a full-screen interactive experience with four steps. It is designed to give you a personal "aha moment" --- the instant you see how much faster your voice is compared to your keyboard.
Step 1: Typing Challenge
A target phrase appears on screen. Type it as fast as you can. The wizard measures your typing speed in words per minute (WPM). This establishes your personal baseline.
Step 2: Voice Challenge
Now speak the same phrase using the push-to-talk shortcut (Ctrl+Win on Windows, Fn on Mac). Hold the key, say the phrase, and release. The wizard measures your speaking speed and shows you the comparison:
- Your typing speed (from Step 1)
- Your speaking speed (typically 3--4x faster)
- The multiplier difference
This is the moment it clicks. You are not learning a new tool --- you are unlocking speed you already have.
Step 3: Mode Discovery
The wizard guides you through discovering all five voice modes. Press Shift+Win (Windows) or Shift+Fn (Mac) to cycle between modes. Each time you land on a new mode, the wizard explains what it does with practical examples:
- Dictation --- your speech becomes formatted text
- Ask --- question in, AI answer out
- Commands --- navigate Copera hands-free
- Chat --- walkie-talkie conversation with AI
- Omni --- AI figures out your intent automatically
Once you have discovered all five modes and returned to Omni, you are ready for the final step.
Step 4: Activation
The final screen lets you activate Bankai. Click the activation button and a celebratory sparkle burst fills the screen. Your Bankai is now active.
You can skip the training wizard at any time using the "Skip training" link in the top-left corner, but the experience is worth the two minutes.
After Activation
Once activated, Bankai is ready to use across your entire Copera workspace:
- Hold the push-to-talk key (Ctrl+Win or Fn) anywhere in Copera to start recording.
- The floating widget appears at the bottom of your screen showing the active mode and recording status.
- Your default mode is Omni --- just talk naturally and the AI will figure out whether you are dictating, asking, or commanding.
Next Steps
- Learn about all five modes in detail: Voice Modes
- See the complete shortcut reference: Keyboard Shortcuts
- Configure language, vocabulary, and more: Voice Settings
Keep an eye on your Voice History page after your first few sessions. Bankai celebrates milestones --- your first session, 1,000 words spoken, first hour saved, and more. Each milestone appears as a notification to mark your progress.