Resources for Transcriptionists

We highly recommend the following resources for transcriptionists whether you're working for us, someone else, or your own clients.

Word Tips is a great resource full of Microsoft Word tips for anybody who uses Microsoft Word. Sue Huckle provides all kinds of tutorials, tips and shortcuts on using this powerful software. Whether you are a novice with Word 2007 or an old pro, you are guaranteed to learn new things through this website.

You will need transcription software and a foot pedal to transcribe digital audio files. Express Scribe has free transcription software. You will still need to purchase a foot pedal.

Download Express Scribe

There are other free transcription software options available. It's always a good idea to have more than one software program available in case you get a file that one software program cannot play. You can quickly check other programs you already have installed to see if they can play the troublesome file.

If you're looking for practice tape transcription ideas, make sure to check out our page here for several ideas.

The following are file transfer services that allow you to transfer large audio files. A must for every transcription service business:
You Send It
Send This File
LeapFILE

We have written quite a few transcription services articles that could be very helpful to both new transcriptionists and experienced transcriptionists alike.

We all know you need to be a fast typist to be a good transcriptionist. Test your typing speed!

online typing test (c) CalculatorCat.com

A law dictionary comes in handy when transcribing legal documents. I use Barron's Law Dictionary. Another great resource for legal terms is this Online law dictionary.

While you build up your own list of clients, here is a list of transcription services companies that have been known to hire subcontractors.
Transcription Services Companies

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