Transcript Download Options
Learn how to enable and manage chat transcript downloads for your users. This feature allows users to save their chat conversations for future reference.
Overview
The transcript download feature lets your users:
Enabling Transcript Downloads
Quick Setup
- Go to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to AI Chatbot → Chatbot Menu
- Find “Enable Transcript Download”
- Toggle the switch to enable/disable
- Click “Save Chatbot Menu Settings”
How It Works
When transcript download is enabled:
- During Chat
- Download Format
- File Organization
- For Users
- For Administrators
- Setup Tips
- User Communication
- Maintenance
- Download Button Not Showing
- Download Not Working
- Formatting Issues
- Transcripts may contain sensitive information
- Users should be careful when sharing downloads
- Local storage of transcripts is user’s responsibility
- No automatic cloud storage of transcripts
– A “Download Transcript” option appears in the chat menu
– Users can download at any point during the conversation
– Downloads include the full chat history up to that point
– Transcripts are saved as HTML files
– Includes timestamps for each message
– Preserves chat formatting and emojis
– Mobile-friendly layout
– Files named with unique session IDs
– Easy to identify and organize
– Accessible on any device
Benefits
– Keep records of important information
– Reference solutions later
– Share chatbot advice with others
– Access information offline
– Improve user experience
– Reduce repeat questions
– Help users maintain their own records
– Support compliance requirements
Best Practices
– Enable the feature by default
– Test downloads on different devices
– Verify all chat content is included
– Check file formatting is correct
– Inform users about the download option
– Explain how to use the feature
– Provide tips for organizing transcripts
– Address privacy concerns
– Regularly test the download function
– Monitor file sizes
– Update transcript formatting as needed
– Check for any download issues
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions:
– Verify feature is enabled in settings
– Clear browser cache
– Check for JavaScript errors
– Refresh the chat window
– Check browser download permissions
– Ensure stable internet connection
– Try a different browser
– Clear browser downloads
– Update to latest plugin version
– Check for theme conflicts
– Verify HTML compatibility
– Contact support if issues persist