Note: You need to click once in the typing pad with the mouse to activate it before typing. This is found in the ‘View’ menu as “Show Typing Pad”. When you play the recording the pad for writing should be visible. There is a ‘Scribe Mini’ icon on the main toolbar which reduces the screen to postage size, or you can customize your screen using the ‘View’ menu and choosing icons, tools etc. You can also drag the ‘Play Control’ up so the toolbars are no longer showing and you only have the play and dictation list.
#USING EXPRESS SCRIBE FULL SIZE#
Full size shows everything toolbar icons, file list, play controls and notes. You can resize the Express Scribe window to suit.
To rewind the recording, press and hold down F7.If there is no sound, from the menu select ‘Options’, then ‘Playback’ and make sure the soundcard you have on your computer is selected and the volume at a good level. Pressing the middle pedal starts the audio and releasing it stops the audio. If you purchased a compatible foot pedal you can use this too. You can play a recording by pressing the F9 key to start, and F4 key to stop, but easier than that is to simply press the ‘Play’ and ‘Stop’ buttons on your screen. The last option is to transfer your file from an exterior source to your computer, using an Audio Cable or USB, again just like uploading music or pictures to your computer. Another is to manually load the file by clicking on the ‘Load’ button and browsing your computer for the file, just like many other programmes. There are three options to choose from for this one is automatic and the program checks for new audio files at timed intervals.
#USING EXPRESS SCRIBE HOW TO#
Whichever version you choose, there are 6 basic and easy steps to learning how to use Express Scribe: Check the formats the free one can be used with, to see if it covers all the types you need, and if not, to buy the pro version. There are two versions a free basic one that works well, but is limited in compatibility, (for example it does not work with video playback in MOV, WMV etc.), and a paid version called pro. Express Scribe is a popular software programme for people who do transcriptions as a job.