# Voice Dimensions Quick Reference

## Tone Scales (0-1)

| Dimension | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
|-----------|---|-----|---|
| **Formality** | Casual, contractions, slang | Conversational professional | Formal, proper, structured |
| **Confidence** | Hedging, tentative, qualifying | Balanced certainty | Assertive, authoritative, direct |
| **Warmth** | Clinical, detached, objective | Neutral, professional | Friendly, personable, empathetic |
| **Energy** | Calm, measured, understated | Balanced engagement | Enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic |
| **Complexity** | Simple, accessible, plain | Clear but nuanced | Sophisticated, layered, detailed |

## Quick Calibration Guide

### "Make it more casual"
- Decrease formality by 0.2-0.3
- Add contractions
- Shorten sentences
- Use "you" and "I" more

### "Make it more professional"
- Increase formality by 0.2-0.3
- Remove contractions
- Use complete sentences
- Reduce personal pronouns

### "Make it more confident"
- Increase confidence by 0.2-0.3
- Remove hedging ("might", "perhaps", "could")
- Use direct statements
- State conclusions first

### "Make it more approachable"
- Increase warmth by 0.2-0.3
- Add empathy markers
- Use inclusive language ("we", "let's")
- Acknowledge reader's perspective

## Structure Patterns

| Setting | Effect |
|---------|--------|
| `use_lists: frequently` | Bullet points, numbered steps |
| `use_examples: frequently` | Concrete illustrations, code samples |
| `use_analogies: frequently` | "Think of it like...", comparisons |
| `use_questions: frequently` | Rhetorical engagement, Socratic style |

## Common Voice Combinations

| Voice Type | Formality | Confidence | Warmth | Energy |
|------------|-----------|------------|--------|--------|
| Technical docs | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Tutorial | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Executive summary | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Blog post | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Support response | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Academic paper | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 |