How do I use Word Transcribe to generate a transcript for an audio file?

Word Transcribe is available through your University Microsoft 365 account.

To generate a transcript for an audio file using Word Transcribe:

  1. Log in to your University Microsoft 365 account 
    1. Microsoft 365 can be accessed by going to office365.charlotte.edu and logging in with your @charlotte.edu credentials.
    2. The steps below will also work with the installed Word 365 software on your University computer.
  2. Open a new blank document in Word 365.
  3. Go to Home > Dictate in the Word menu bar.
  4. Click Dictate and select the Transcribe option.
  5. Select Upload Audio (supported file types:  .wav, .mp4, .m4a, .mp3)
    dictate transcribe and upload audio
  6. Choose the audio file you need to transcribe.
  7. Keep the Transcribe pane open until the transcription is complete.
  8. The transcript will be automatically saved to your OneDrive account.
    1. Review the How do I access my OneDrive? FAQ for instructions on logging into your OneDrive account if needed.

For more help using the Word Transcribe feature, please review the Transcribe your recordings Microsoft help article.

Please refer to the Data Handling Guidelines for University policies on recordings.

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