Converting a Zoom meeting into a written record can prove to be a helpful method of preserving crucial details and providing access to those who were unable to attend or need to review it at a later time. Thankfully, Microsoft Word has integrated features for transcription which simplify the process of transcribing your Zoom meetings.
Step 1: Record Your Zoom Meeting
Before you can transcribe your Zoom meeting in Word, you need to record the meeting. To do this, open the Zoom app and start a new meeting or join an existing one. Once the meeting is underway, click on the “Record” button in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2: Upload Your Recording to Word
Once your Zoom meeting has ended and you have recorded it, you can upload the recording to Microsoft Word. To do this, open a new document in Word and click on the “Dictate” button in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
From there, select “Transcribe Recording” from the drop-down menu. This will bring up a window where you can upload your Zoom recording. Click on the “Browse” button and navigate to the location where you saved your recording. Once you have selected the file, click on the “Transcribe” button.
Step 3: Review Your Transcription
After a few minutes, Word will have transcribed your Zoom meeting and displayed the text in a new document. You can review the transcription to ensure that it accurately reflects what was said during the meeting.
If you notice any errors or missing words, you can use the “Dictate” button to make corrections. Simply click on the “Dictate” button and start speaking to add new text or correct existing text.
Step 4: Save Your Transcription
Once you have reviewed your transcription and made any necessary corrections, you can save it as a Word document. To do this, click on the “File” button in the toolbar at the top of the screen and select “Save As.” From there, choose a location to save your transcription and give it a name.
Conclusion
Transcribing a Zoom meeting in Word is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. By following these steps, you can ensure that important information from your meetings is captured and accessible to others who may need it later.
