Question
How can I use Teams to transcribe a class or meeting?
Answer
1. In a web browser, visit: https://outlook.cloud.microsoft
2. Click the calendar icon in the left menu
3. Select the corresponding date or time of the class or meeting. Double-click to open the New Event task box or right-click and select New Event.
4. Enter the class and meeting event details and add yourself as the attendee. Make sure to turn on Teams meeting using the toggle next to the video icon. Press Send when complete to save.
5. In your calendar, click the meeting event and choose Join.
6. Choose your audio setting (most devices will display the corresponding audio mic option), and click Join Now.
7. In the meeting room, click the ellipsis (three dots) at the top of the meeting window.
8. Hover over the Record and Transcribe option and choose Start Transcription.
9. Confirm the correct language.
10. The meeting audio will now be turned into a transcription. A pop-up notice will let you know the transcription has started. The live transcription will appear on the left side of the screen.
11. When the class or meeting is complete. Leave the teams meeting.
12. In your Teams application, under Chat open the Meeting Chats tab and find the meeting. Under Content, click Transcript.
13. The full text transcription will be available. You can download the transcript or copy and paste the transcript into a new document.
