How to Record and Transcribe Audio in Microsoft Word

Aug. 31, 2020

Record and Transcribe Audio in Microsoft Word

Before we get to the steps, there are a few notable points that you should keep in mind:

1. Openoffice.comon a web browser and sign in with your Microsoft account. After that, create a Word file.

2. Under the “Home” section, you will find the “Dictate” option in the far-right corner. Click on the arrow next to it and select “Transcribe”.

3. A mini pane will open up on the right side. Here, you caneither uploadan audio file or record directly using Microsoft Word.

4. Now, Microsoft Word will start transcribing the audio file using Azure Cognitive Services which is itsAI platformin the cloud.

Still the addition of this new feature is welcomed and it puts the Microsoft word a notch aboveits alternatives. Anyway, that is all from us. If you found the article helpful then do comment down below and let us know.

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