Correcting your transcript

In this guide, we’ll show you how to correct errors in your transcript without editing the underlying audio or video.

How to correct your transcript

Before getting started

You'll need to import and transcribe a file into a composition. If you haven't done this or are unsure how to do this, check out our guide on importing and transcribing files.

Correcting one word at a time 

  1. In the Script editor, double-click on the word you want to correct.
  2. Click Correct in the script toolbar.
  3. Type the correction you want to make.
  4. Select Correct or press Enter. The word will be underlined briefly while the audio realigns with the new text.

Screenshot of Descript editor showing steps for correcting a word in the transcript

Use the Correction Mode for multiple changes

  1. In the script editor, double-click a word, and click Correct in the script toolbar.
  2. Select Correct text mode icon Enter correct text mode.
  3. Make changes to the transcript as needed; these changes will only affect the text and not the underlying media. The word will be underlined briefly while the audio realigns with the new text.
  4. To exit correction mode, click Exit correct text mode icon Edit media in the top left corner, or press Esc.

Screenshot of Descript editor showing steps for entering correct text mode.

Use keyboard shortcuts for faster corrections

There are three useful keyboard shortcuts that will help you quickly make corrections: C, X, and Z. Keep these shortcuts in mind for quick and efficient transcript corrections.

  • Hold C and click a word to quickly correct it.
  • Hold X and click a word to toggle different punctuation options.
  • Hold Z and click a word to toggle capitalization.

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