Last year, Google released a simple recorder app on Pixel 4 which could transcribe real-time audio without even using the internet. On similar lines, Otter.ai continues to be a first-pick among professionals for its ability to accurately transcribe audio. So when everyone is offering this sought-after feature, how can Microsoft remain behind? The Redmond-giant has now released an audio transcription feature and it’s integrated right into Microsoft Word. You can either upload your audio or record directly within MS Word to transcribe audio within minutes. So without any delay, let’s go ahead and learn how to 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:
Transcribe Audio in Microsoft Word
Open office.com on a web browser and sign in with your Microsoft account. After that, create a Word file.
After a while, you will have the transcription on the right pane. The best part is that its AI service is able to distinguish different voices which help in separating the transcription under multiple speakers.
So that is how you can record and transcribe audio in Microsoft Word. At present, the service is available only on the web version, but I expect Microsoft to bring this sought-after feature to native apps too. Also, it could have been better if Microsoft offered audio transcription feature to free users with a shorter time limit.
