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Edit Text

Edit and correct transcripts efficiently.

Basic Editing​

To edit text:

  • Click anywhere in the transcript
  • Type, delete, or modify text like any text editor
  • Changes are tracked automatically

Select text:

  • Click and drag to select
  • Double-click to select a word
  • Triple-click to select a paragraph

Cut, copy, paste:

  • Ctrl+X (Cmd+X on Mac) - Cut
  • Ctrl+C (Cmd+C) - Copy
  • Ctrl+V (Cmd+V) - Paste

Text Formatting​

Select text for formatting options:

  • Bold - Ctrl+B (Cmd+B on Mac)
  • Italic - Ctrl+I (Cmd+I)
  • Underline - Ctrl+U (Cmd+U)
  • Strikethrough - Ctrl+S (Cmd+S)

Highlighting:

  • Select text to see highlight color options
  • Choose yellow, pink, or green
  • Click X to remove highlighting

Verifying Edits with Audio​

Listen before editing: Click the word to jump to audio, listen to what was said, then make corrections. This ensures accuracy.

Working with Utterances​

Split an utterance:

  • Position cursor where you want to split
  • Click the scissors icon
  • Or press Ctrl+Shift+Down (Cmd+Shift+Down)
  • Useful when speakers were combined incorrectly

Add an utterance:

  • Click the down arrow button on any row
  • Creates a new blank speaker turn below

Delete an utterance:

  • Click the X button on the row
  • Removes that entire speaker turn

Adding Comments​

Select text, click the comment button (💬), type your comment, and save. Comments appear in the right sidebar.

Search and Replace​

Open with Search button or Ctrl+F (Cmd+F). Enter search term, navigate matches, enter replacement, and replace individually or all at once. Options include case-sensitive and whole-word matching.

Undo and Redo​

Use Undo button or Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z) to undo. Use Redo button or Ctrl+Y (Cmd+Y) to redo. Reset button restores last saved version (discards unsaved changes).

Saving Your Work​

Click Save button or watch the status indicator: Green (✓) = synced, Yellow = local, Blue = saving, Red (!) = unsaved. Always save before closing.

Tips for Efficient Editing​

First pass - just read:

  • Skim through without editing
  • Note sections that need work

Second pass - listen and fix:

  • Click words to jump to audio
  • Listen and verify
  • Make corrections

Use formatting:

  • Bold important terms
  • Highlight sections needing review
  • Add comments for questions

Save frequently:

  • After major corrections
  • Before taking a break
  • Before closing the browser

Common corrections:

  • Homophones (their/they're/there)
  • Proper names (people, companies)
  • Technical terms
  • Numbers and dates
  • Missing or extra words

Next Steps​