First Suggestion: Simplify the process for manually shortening word gaps to the "natural" 500ms. Currently, it takes multiple clicks to achieve this, but as 500ms is often the most natural-sounding option, it would be helpful to reduce the steps required to apply this manually.

Second Suggestion: Add an option for the automatic shortening function to default to "natural" 500ms, alongside the existing "short" and "long" options. This would allow users to automatically shorten word gaps to the most natural-sounding duration without the need for manual intervention. Now, the gaps can only be shortened to 1 second, while 500ms sounds more natural.

Third Suggestion: Provide more control over the automatic shortening process by allowing users to review and adjust the outcome manually. This way, editors can ensure that word gaps are shortened correctly, maintaining full control over the pacing and flow of the edit while avoiding potential mistakes from fully automated adjustments.