Summary

With live transcription in Microsoft Teams, you can follow the conversation even when you miss a word or two, and you can easily search and review the transcript afterward.

Live transcription also improves accessibility and inclusivity, helping everyone easily participate in meetings and communicate with colleagues.

What is the live transcription in Microsoft Teams meetings?

The live transcription feature in Microsoft Teams is powered by Azure Cognitive Services, which uses advanced speech recognition technology to provide accurate transcriptions.

It is important to note that the accuracy of the transcription may vary depending on the quality of the audio and the speakers’ accents and pronunciations.

The feature is easy to use and can be enabled with just a few clicks, making it an accessible and valuable tool for all Teams users.

How do I use live transcription in Microsoft Teams meetings?

The live transcription feature is easy to use within Microsoft Teams.

1. During a meeting click on the ellipses (3 dots) “…” menu at the top of the screen.

2. Then select Start transcription.

3. Once enabled, the feature will transcribe the conversation in real-time, and the transcript will be visible to all participants.

4. Once the meeting has ended you can view the transcript in the meeting’s chat history. Simply click the link in your Teams meeting chat message, or you can click More > Files.

Further Information

If you have any questions about this or need assistance, then please contact the GCC Group Support Team on 0345 260 1151 or servicedesk@gccgroup.co.uk

Microsoft 365

In our personal and business lives, we’re becoming more connected than ever. Microsoft 365 is the world-class cloud-based platform which helps you to achieve your goals from anywhere.

Microsoft 365 is a suite of apps bringing together all the greatest Office applications in one cloud-based platform, enabling your people to connect, collaborate and get things done from anywhere.

Applications that help you stay connected and get things done include:

• Word
  Microsoft’s iconic word processing program allows you to create and share documents, now with intelligent document support.

• Excel
  Simplify complex data with the world’s most-used spreadsheet program.

• PowerPoint
  Create and share outstanding presentations.

• Teams
  Bring everyone together with secure video & call conferencing, instant messaging, and collaboration.

• Outlook
  Manage all your emails in one place.

• One Drive
  Save files securely and access them at any time, from anywhere.

• SharePoint
  Create team sites to share information, files, and resources.

Plus, other useful applications such as Exchange, Intune and Azure Information Protection.

Speak to us today to find out how which Microsoft applications could be deployed in your business.