Overview
Clean transcripts lead to better insights and fewer report revisions. Edit transcripts to fix errors, correct speaker names, and improve overall accuracy before generating reports.Editing features
With the transcript editor, you can:- Edit text - Modify utterance text directly
- Change speaker names - Update speaker identification
- Adjust timestamps - Correct timing information (if needed)
- Add or remove utterances - Manage transcript structure
- Real-time preview - See changes immediately
How to edit transcripts
Review accuracy
Scan for:
- Misspellings and typos
- Incorrect speaker identification
- Missing context or unclear phrases
- Timing issues
Edit utterances
Click on any utterance to edit:

- Modify the text directly
- Change the speaker name
- Update timestamps if needed


Editing tips
Speaker names
- Fix speaker names early in the process
- Use consistent naming throughout the transcript
- Mark interviewer vs. respondent clearly
- Correct names improve report quality significantly
Text corrections
- Fix obvious transcription errors
- Add missing words or context
- Correct grammar if it affects meaning
- Preserve the original meaning while improving clarity
Best practices
Fix speaker names first
Fix speaker names first
Fix speaker names before generating reports. Incorrect speaker identification can significantly impact report accuracy.
Review transcripts promptly
Review transcripts promptly
Review transcripts soon after generation while the interview is fresh in your memory.
Focus on meaningful errors
Focus on meaningful errors
Focus on fixing errors that affect meaning. Minor typos that don’t change interpretation can be left as-is.
Related topics
- Transcribe records - Configure transcription settings
- Records page - View and manage all records
- Generate single reports - Create reports from edited transcripts

