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Getting started
Learn how to install and set up Talk & Comment for the first time.
View ArticlesRecording and sharing
Tips for recording high-quality voice notes and sharing them effectively.
View ArticlesTroubleshooting
Fix common setup and recording issues like mic permissions.
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Getting started
Install Talk & Comment and record your first voice note
Install the Chrome extension, allow microphone access, record a voice note, and copy a link to share.
Read guide With a 0:58 videoRecord and share audio feedback with students
A teacher guide to recording audio feedback, sharing voice notes with students, and checking school permissions before classroom use.
Read guideRecord in your browser without the Chrome extension
Record a voice note in a compatible browser, including on a phone or tablet, then sign in to upload it and share a link.
Read guideRecording and sharing
Add voice comments in Google Docs and Classroom
Add voice comments to Google Docs and audio feedback to Google Classroom with Talk & Comment, then post the link for your student.
Read guideAdd voice comments to Google Slides
Record a voice comment for Google Slides, copy its link, and share it in a posted comment or test it in speaker notes.
Read guideShare voice notes in your LMS, email, or a web page
Copy a Talk & Comment voice note link, paste it in your LMS or email, and choose a direct link or an optional web embed.
Read guideWho can listen to a Talk & Comment voice note?
Learn who can open a Talk & Comment voice note, when account restrictions apply, and when listeners need the extension for inline playback.
Read guideCreate transcripts, read along, and translate voice notes
Create and review a transcript, let families translate its text, or read along with a shared Talk & Comment voice note.
Read guide With a 1:09 videoFind, organize, rename, and delete your recordings
Find voice notes in your Library, search and filter all your recordings, organize collections, edit titles, copy links, download audio, or delete a note.
Read guideStart a Discussion Space and reply with text or voice
Turn a recording into a Discussion Space, share its link, collect text or voice replies, and close or reopen replies when needed.
Read guideTroubleshooting
Talk & Comment not working in Chrome: fix checklist
Find the next check for a missing mic, blocked recording, unsaved upload, plain-text link, or voice note that will not play.
Read guideFix microphone access in Chrome for Talk & Comment
Check a missing mic button, Chrome permissions, your selected microphone, device settings, and school restrictions before trying another recording.
Read guide With a 1:10 videoFix a Talk & Comment link that does not show a player
Check extension access and where you pasted the link, or open the recording directly when an inline player does not appear.
Read guideFix a Talk & Comment voice note that will not play
Check the recording's direct link, playback error, access restrictions, and network requests when a Talk & Comment voice note will not play.
Read guideRecover a recording or retry an upload
Recover audio kept by the extension, retry a failed upload, or download a recording that is still open in the browser recorder.
Read guideCheck browser storage and cookies for Talk & Comment
Check site data when Talk & Comment will not stay signed in, and separate cookie issues from restricted notes, missing players, and audio errors.
Read guideFor schools and IT
Set up Talk & Comment on school-managed Chromebooks
School IT setup for Talk & Comment: review extension deployment, microphone policies, required domains, and student recording permissions.
Read guideAllow Talk & Comment sign-in in Google Workspace
Find the Google Workspace admin steps to review Talk & Comment access when school sign-in is blocked, plus what the sign-in request shares.
Read guideLet students record voice notes with school permission
Check school recording permissions, complete student setup, and keep student recording and AI permissions separate.
Read guideUse the school admin console for domain and team policies
Open the school admin console to review roles, verify a Workspace domain, change team policies, and check usage and plan details.
Read guideReview student privacy and request a school DPA
Review student data use, the written agreement for FERPA school-official use, school AI permissions, and the steps to request a DPA or quote.
Read guideAccount and settings
Recording limits, retention, and keeping a copy
Check guest and monthly recording caps, recorder length limits, storage terms, and how to keep a downloaded copy of your audio.
Read guideStart a trial, manage billing, or cancel your subscription
Check your plan and usage, start an eligible yearly trial, find receipts, or cancel renewal through the Talk & Comment billing portal.
Read guideHow Talk & Comment processes transcripts and AI features
Learn how Talk & Comment processes transcripts and AI features, which account or school settings apply, and where to find privacy details.
Read guideHide, disable, or uninstall Talk & Comment
Hide the Talk & Comment floating recorder, disable the Chrome extension, or uninstall it, without confusing removal with billing cancellation.
Read guideFrequently asked questions
Install Talk & Comment from the Chrome Web Store, then follow the prompts Chrome shows to complete the installation.
Inline playback depends on the website and on where you paste the link. If an inline player does not appear, open the shared player link to listen.
Recording limits depend on your account and plan. Check your usage in your Account and see the Pricing page (talkandcomment.com/pricing) for what each plan includes.
After saving a voice note, copy its share link and paste it where you want to share it. Access depends on the note's sharing restrictions; some notes require an authorized account to listen.
Read our Privacy Policy (talkandcomment.com/legal/privacy) for information about how data is used and which service providers are involved. For privacy questions, contact [email protected].
Recording availability depends on your account, your recording permissions and your remaining allowance. Follow the sign-in or permission message shown in the recorder.
Save a voice note, then paste its link into a supported comment or message field. If an inline player does not appear there, share the player link instead.
See our education privacy information (talkandcomment.com/privacy-for-districts) and our Privacy Policy (talkandcomment.com/legal/privacy). Schools can contact [email protected] about their requirements.
Open your Library and use the "Delete this recording" action on a recording you own.
When a transcript is available, you can read it alongside the recording. Transcript generation depends on your plan and team settings; check the available actions in your Library.
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