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For more information on best practices for alerting the public, view [this article](https://support.konexus.com/sending-alerts-to-the-public-a-best-practices-guide?hsLang=en). ### Indicate Preferred Spoken or Written Language Those who add their information to the system via a public sign-up form can indicate their preferred written or spoken language directly from the form. Alternatively, users with the correct permissions can indicate the preferred written or spoken language of existing users. #### Indicate Preference from the Public Sign-up Form 1. On the public sign-up form, scroll to the **Language Preferences** section. 2. Indicate preferences for both written and spoken languages. ![Automatic Translation\_Public Signup Page](https://support.konexus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Automatic%20Translation_Public%20Signup%20Page.png?width=688&name=Automatic%20Translation_Public%20Signup%20Page.png) #### **Indicate Preference from Manage Contacts in the Web UI for Existing Users** 1. Navigate to **Manage Contacts** from the left-hand navigation menu. 2. Scroll to the **Written** or **Spoken Language** dropdown lists. ![Automatic Translation\_Manage Contacts\_Language Dropdown](https://support.konexus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Automatic%20Translation_Manage%20Contacts_Language%20Dropdown.png?width=688&name=Automatic%20Translation_Manage%20Contacts_Language%20Dropdown.png) 3. Select the preferred language. 4. Click **Submit  ![Knowledge Base\_New Manage Groups\_Submit Button](https://support.konexus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base_New%20Manage%20Groups_Submit%20Button.png?width=95&name=Knowledge%20Base_New%20Manage%20Groups_Submit%20Button.png)** to save your changes to the contact record. ### Send Message with Automatic Voice Translation 1. Complete the Alert Form's necessary fields. To learn more about completing the Alert Form, read this [Read this article](https://support.konexus.com/mobile-app-send-alert?hsLang=en). 2. If you want your voice or text message to differ from the message you write in the **Message Body** text box, you can customize your message under **Message Customization**. 1. For example, select the arrow next to Voice to open the Voice text box, and edit the message that appears there to reflect what you want your voice message to say. ![Automatic Translation\_Voice Dropdown](https://support.konexus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Automatic%20Translation_Voice%20Dropdown.png?width=688&name=Automatic%20Translation_Voice%20Dropdown.png) 3. Send your alert by clicking **Send** and confirming that you wish to send your message. 4. 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