zoom Has launched its live transcription feature for all users. Earlier, this feature was available only for paid users. The plan to make it available to all users for free was announced by the company in February this year. Now that it’s live, users don’t need to request access, but can easily enable it using the meeting toolbar.
What is Live Transcription Feature
In simple words, users can now see a live text transcription of what the host or other participant is saying. This feature makes use of robotic transcription services that enable speech-to-text transcription in Zoom meetings and webinars. Other video conferencing platforms are also adopting this tool.
Currently, this feature is limited to the English language, however, the company says that it will add support for more languages soon. Last month, Zoom said that the platform would offer automated closed captioning in 30 languages over the next one year. The company has revealed that it is also working to add live translations for 12 different languages in the same time frame.
How to Watch Closed Captioning or Live Transcription on PC
What is Live Transcription Feature
In simple words, users can now see a live text transcription of what the host or other participant is saying. This feature makes use of robotic transcription services that enable speech-to-text transcription in Zoom meetings and webinars. Other video conferencing platforms are also adopting this tool.
Currently, this feature is limited to the English language, however, the company says that it will add support for more languages soon. Last month, Zoom said that the platform would offer automated closed captioning in 30 languages over the next one year. The company has revealed that it is also working to add live translations for 12 different languages in the same time frame.
How to Watch Closed Captioning or Live Transcription on PC
- Sign in to the Zoom app.
- Join a meeting or webinar.
- When enabled by the host, you’ll see a notification above Closed Caption / Live Transcript in the meeting controls.
- If Closed Captioning is available, click Closed Caption to start viewing Closed Captioning.
- If live transcription is available, click Live Transcript, then select Show Subtitles. If enabled, you can also click View full transcript to view the transcript in the side panel of the meeting.
- You can also adjust the size of the live transcription by clicking the up arrow next to Start/Pause Video > Video Settings > Accessibility > Closed Captions > Move the slider to adjust caption size.
How to View Closed Captioning or Live Transcription on Android and iOS Smartphones
- Sign in to the Zoom mobile app.
- Tap on Settings.
- Tap on Meeting.
- Toggle Closed Captions to On.
If Live Transcription is not enabled, you can request the host to enable it for the meeting.
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