Microsoft launches ‘Transcribe in Word’ feature for Office 365 subscribers

In a bid to streamline the tedious task of transcribing, and make MS word for the web more user friendly, Microsoft on Tuesday added the feature of transcribing audio files into its Microsoft 365 productivity suite.

This ‘Transcribe in Word’ feature gives it’s user five hours of free audio transcription every month.

The Independent reported that Microsoft will be adding this feature to Microsoft Windows Word and macOS, as well as its iOS and Android apps at a future date.

This brand new transcription feature can automatically differentiate between speakers based on their voice and transcribe the audio file for the user to edit later. Since, this feature records audio directly from the system, users can now easily record meetings, calls, and videos playing from their audio output and get them transcribed without an ounce of hassle.