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Edit a conversation

Allen Lai
  • Updated

Once the recording has been stopped or a file has finished importing and the audio is finished processing, you and anyone with permission can edit the conversation to refine and improve the accuracy of the transcript and helps Otter to identify speakers more accurately in the future.

Edit text in a conversation

  1. Sign in to Otter.
  2. Click the menu in the top left and click My Conversations or Shared With Me.
  3. Click the conversation you want to edit.
  4. Click Edit. In the mobile app, tap create-black-24dp.svg.

    Note: If the owner didn’t give you permission to edit the conversation, you will not be able to edit. Request permission to edit by contacting the owner.
  5. Begin editing.
  6. Click Done after you've made your edits. In the mobile app, tap done-black-24dp.svg

What is editable

  • Correct the spelling of a word
  • Add or delete a word
  • Add, change, or delete punctuation
  • Insert or remove a paragraph break
  • Select or change the speaker

Keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts help you perform certain actions with minimal effort.

Audio playback shortcuts

Action Mac Windows
Play or pause Esc Ctrl Space
Rewind five seconds LeftArrow CtrlR
Slow down F3 Ctrl3
Speed up F4 Ctrl4

  

Transcript editing shortcuts

Action Mac Windows
Insert paragraph break Return Enter
Delete paragraph break and merge with previous paragraph Backspace or Delete Backspace or Delete
Undo an action Command Z CtrlZ
Redo an action Command Y CtrlY

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