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# Using Word Online to Transcribe an Audio File

1. Open **Chrome** and go to [http://login.microsoftonline.com](http://login.microsoftonline.com/). Log in using your UW-Milwaukee email address and password. **Note**: You must use **Chrome** to work with the **Transcription** feature. It may not work in other browsers.Comment
2. Click the **App launcher** button (square group of dots) in the upper-left corner of the browser window. Search for and open **Word**.Comment
3. In the **Create new** area of **Word Online**, click **Blank document**.Comment
4. In **Word Online**, make sure the **Home** tab is selected. In the **Home** ribbon, click the drop-down arrow next to the **Dictate** button (microphone icon.) In the drop-down menu, select **Transcribe**.Comment
5. In the **Transcribe** panel (on right), click the **Upload audio** button. Navigate to and select your audio file and click **Open**. **Word Online** will transcribe your audio file. **Note**: You must upload an audio file (WAV, MP3, MP4, M4A.) Video file formats will not work.Comment
6. When the process is complete, click the **Add to document** button. In the fly-out menu that appears, choose a formatting style for your transcription.Comment
7. When finished, save the **Word** document to **OneDrive** or your computer.