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Use Auto Captions (Speech-to-Text)

Steps to Use Auto Captions (Auto Audio Transcription)

Step 1: Start the Room

  • Log into your LEARN vCR Room.
  • Click Start to enter the session.

Step 2: Start Closed Captions

  • Click the gear icon (⚙️) next to the USERS title (left panel).
  • Select “Write Closed Captions” from the menu.
  • A caption sub-window will open.

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Step 3: Enable Auto Captions (Speech-to-Text)

  • In the caption sub-window, click the blue “Start Dictation” button at the top-left corner.

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Step 4: Grant Permission for Speech Recognition

  • Your browser (e.g., Chrome) may prompt you to allow microphone access for speech recognition.
  • Click “Allow” when asked.

  • On some systems (like macOS), you may also need to enable:

  • System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Microphone

  • And/or Speech Recognition

Step 5: Speak and Transcribe

  • As you speak, your words will automatically be transcribed into live captions in the caption box.
  • Participants can view them by clicking the “CC” button at the bottom of the Room interface.

To Stop Auto Captions

  • Click the “Stop Dictation” button in the caption sub-window. image

Notes:

  • This feature relies on your browser’s speech recognition API (best in Chrome).
  • Accuracy depends on microphone quality, background noise, and speech clarity.
  • Works best for English (other languages may vary).