Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to transcribe pre-recorded audio files using Word for Microsoft 365 (PC only) and Word for the web (PC and Mac).

First, we will upload and transcribe a file. Then, we will edit the transcript and speaker labels. Lastly, we will insert the transcript into the Word document.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365 for PC. These steps also apply to Word for the web on PC and Mac using the Chrome or Edge browser.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Important Notes
00:59 How to Upload and Transcribe Audio Files
02:29 How to Edit Transcripts and Speaker Labels
03:09 How to Insert Transcripts into Documents

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Transcribe Audio Files in Microsoft Word 365 and Word for the Web
erinwrightwriting.com/transcribe-audio-files-in-microsoft-word

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