> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.enconvo.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# PopBar

> Instant AI assistance on selected text with the floating PopBar

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  cursor: "pointer"
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  left: "50%",
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  borderRadius: "14px",
  display: "flex",
  alignItems: "center",
  justifyContent: "center"
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## Overview

PopBar is a floating AI toolbar that appears when you select text anywhere on your Mac. It provides instant access to common AI actions without opening SmartBar or switching applications.

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## Activating PopBar

There are two ways to activate PopBar:

1. **Automatic**: Select any text and PopBar appears automatically
2. **Manual**: Use shortcut to activate PopBar

<Tip>
  You can customize this shortcut in Settings → PopBar.
</Tip>

## Available Actions

PopBar provides quick actions tailored to your selected text:

### Text Enhancement

| Action                | Description                              |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Improve Writing**   | Enhance grammar, clarity, and style      |
| **Make Professional** | Convert to formal business language      |
| **Make Casual**       | Convert to friendly, conversational tone |
| **Fix Spelling**      | Correct spelling and grammar errors      |

### Text Transformation

| Action                | Description                       |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **Summarize**         | Create a concise summary          |
| **Table of Contents** | Create a table of contents        |
| **Bullet Points**     | Convert to bulleted list          |
| **Translate**         | Translate to another language     |
| **Explain**           | Get an explanation of the content |

## Using PopBar

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select text">
    Highlight any text in any application on your Mac
  </Step>

  <Step title="PopBar appears">
    The floating toolbar appears near your selection
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an action">
    Click on an action button or use keyboard shortcuts
  </Step>

  <Step title="View and apply result">
    The AI result appears in a popup. Click "Replace" to replace the selected text, or "Copy" to copy to clipboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Keyboard Shortcuts

| Shortcut | Action         |
| -------- | -------------- |
| `Esc`    | Dismiss PopBar |

## Custom Actions

Create your own PopBar actions:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Go to Settings → PopBar → PopBar Instances
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add new action">
    Click "Add Commands" and configure
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuration

Customize PopBar in Settings → PopBar:

## Use Cases

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Email Writing">
    Select your draft email text, use "Make Professional" to polish it, then "Fix Spelling" to catch any errors.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Language Learning">
    Select text in a foreign language, use "Translate" for meaning and "Explain" for grammar breakdown.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Code Review">
    Select code snippets, use "Explain Code" to understand logic or "Find Bugs" to catch potential issues.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Content Creation">
    Select rough notes, use "Expand" to develop ideas or "Bullet Points" to organize thoughts.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Tips

<Tip>
  Double-click a word to quickly select it, then use PopBar for instant definitions or translations.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  PopBar requires Accessibility permissions to detect text selection. Grant this permission in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.
</Warning>

## Related Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="SmartBar" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/features/smartbar">
    Full AI assistant interface
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dictation" icon="microphone" href="/features/dictation">
    Dictate text instead of typing
  </Card>
</CardGroup>