Make Cicero Yours

Everyone works differently. Cicero offers customization options to create a workspace that matches your preferences and helps you focus on what matters—your writing.

Dark Mode

Reduce eye strain and work comfortably in low-light environments with dark mode.

Enabling Dark Mode

Cicero supports system-level dark mode preferences:

• Automatic - Follows your operating system setting
• Manual toggle - Override system preference

When dark mode is active:

• The interface switches to dark backgrounds
• Text becomes light-colored
• All UI elements adapt for optimal contrast

Benefits of Dark Mode

Reduced eye strain: Especially valuable during long writing sessions or nighttime work.

Battery savings: On OLED screens, dark mode can reduce power consumption.

Focus enhancement: Reduced visual distractions help maintain concentration.

Aesthetic preference: Many users simply prefer the look.

Editor Settings

Access Document Settings from the Page Settings menu to customize your editing environment.

Font Preferences

Font family: Choose from available typefaces that suit your reading preference and document type.

Font size: Adjust base font size for comfortable reading while you write.

Display Options

Customize what you see while editing:

• Show word count - Display live word count
• Line numbers - Show line numbers (useful for technical documents)
• Spelling indicators - Highlight potential spelling issues

AI Assistant Customization

Panel Position

The Cicero Intern panel is draggable:

1. Click and hold the header
2. Drag to your preferred position
3. Release to set the new position

The panel remembers where you put it.

Panel Size

Choose the size that works for you:

• Compact - Minimal footprint, good for quick questions
• Normal - Balanced view for regular use
• Expanded - Maximum space for complex conversations

Floating Orb

The AI assistant orb can also be repositioned:

1. Drag the orb to a new location
2. It stays where you put it
3. Out of the way of your content

Workspace Preferences

Default Views

Set your preferred default states:

• Toolbar visibility - Always shown or auto-hide
• AI panel state - Open or closed by default
• Document zoom - Default zoom level

Keyboard Shortcuts

Learn and use shortcuts for your most common actions:

Read-Only Mode

Switch to read-only mode for focused reviewing:

• Purpose - Review without accidentally editing
• Access - Toggle in the toolbar
• Features - All viewing and export functions remain available

Creating Your Ideal Environment

For Long-Form Writing

• Enable dark mode to reduce eye strain
• Expand the document area
• Minimize the AI panel until needed
• Use a comfortable font size

For Quick Editing

• Keep the AI panel accessible
• Use Quick Actions for speed
• Enable word count display
• Keep the toolbar visible

For Collaboration

• Enable comments
• Keep version history accessible
• Use normal mode for active editing
• Export frequently for sharing

Remembering Your Preferences

Cicero remembers your settings:

• Browser storage - Preferences saved locally
• Account sync - Settings follow your account (when logged in)
• Per-document - Some settings can be document-specific

Tips for Productivity

Minimize distractions: Close unnecessary panels and tabs when focusing on writing.

Use dark mode wisely: Match your environment—bright rooms may work better with light mode.

Position the AI thoughtfully: Put Cicero Intern where you can access it without disrupting your flow.

Learn shortcuts: Invest time in learning keyboard shortcuts for your frequent actions.

Review settings periodically: As your needs change, revisit your settings to ensure they still serve you.

Accessibility

Cicero is designed with accessibility in mind:

• Keyboard navigation - Full keyboard access to all features
• Screen reader support - ARIA labels throughout
• High contrast - Sufficient contrast in both light and dark modes
• Semantic structure - Proper heading hierarchy and landmarks

Customize Your Experience

Ready to make Cicero your own? Open the Cicero Editor and start customizing your workspace. Visit cicero.chat to explore all the features available to you.