> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryhamsa.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Transcripts

> Organize, search, filter, and manage your transcription jobs

## Overview

The Speech to Text list view provides comprehensive management capabilities:

* **Search** transcripts by title
* **Filter** by status, media type
* **Sort** by created date or total cost
* **View** transcript details
* **Edit** transcript titles
* **Delete** transcripts with confirmation
* **Export** transcripts in multiple formats

<Info>
  All management actions are available from the Speech to Text list view. Click any transcript to open the details view for editing and export.
</Info>

## List View Overview

The transcription jobs list displays all your transcripts in a table format.

### Displayed Information

| Column         | Description                                   | Sortable |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| **Title**      | Transcript job title/name                     | No       |
| **Status**     | Processing state (Pending, Completed, Failed) | No       |
| **Created At** | When transcript was created                   | Yes      |
| **Media Type** | Source type (Upload, YouTube, Recording)      | No       |
| **Total Cost** | Credits used for transcription                | Yes      |
| **Actions**    | View, edit, delete options                    | No       |

### Visual Indicators

**Status Colors:**

* 🟡 **Pending**: Job is queued for processing
* 🟢 **Completed**: Transcription finished successfully
* 🔴 **Failed**: Processing encountered an error

**Media Type Icons:**

* 📁 **Upload**: File upload source
* ▶️ **YouTube**: YouTube video source
* 🎤 **Recording**: Live recording source

## Search Functionality

### Searching by Title

The search bar allows real-time searching by transcript title:

1. **Enter Search Query**
   * Type in the search bar at the top
   * Search is case-insensitive
   * Searches transcript titles only
   * Results update as you type

2. **View Results**
   * Matching transcripts are shown
   * Non-matching transcripts are hidden
   * Search works with filters

3. **Clear Search**
   * Click the X button or clear the search field
   * All transcripts are shown again

**Example Searches:**

```
"meeting" → Finds transcripts with "meeting" in title
"2024" → Finds transcripts with "2024" in title
"interview" → Finds all interview-related transcripts
```

<Tip>
  Use descriptive titles when creating transcripts to make searching easier. Include keywords like date, topic, or participant names.
</Tip>

## Filtering Options

The Speech to Text list supports multiple filter types that can be combined:

### Filter by Status

Filter transcripts by their processing status:

**Options:**

* **Pending** - Queued for processing
* **Completed** - Finished successfully
* **Failed** - Processing error occurred

**Use Case:**

* Find transcripts that need attention (failed statuses)
* View only completed, ready-to-use transcripts

### Filter by Media Type

Filter transcripts by their source type:

**Options:**

* **All Types** (default)
* **Upload** - File uploads
* **YouTube** - YouTube videos
* **Recording** - Live recordings

**Use Case:**

* Find all uploaded file transcripts
* Locate YouTube video transcriptions
* Review live recording transcripts

## Sorting Options

Sort transcripts by different criteria:

### Sort by Created Date

**Options:**

* **Ascending** - Oldest transcripts first
* **Descending** (default) - Most recent first

**Use Case:**

* Find recently created transcripts
* Review oldest transcripts for cleanup
* Track transcript creation timeline

### Sort by Total Cost

**Options:**

* **Ascending** - Least expensive first
* **Descending** - Most expensive first

**Use Case:**

* Monitor credit usage
* Identify high-cost transcripts
* Budget tracking

## Transcript Actions

Each transcript has an actions menu with the following options:

### View Transcript

Open the transcript details view:

1. Click the **"View"** button or transcript title
2. Transcript details page opens
3. View full transcript with segments
4. Edit segments and speakers
5. Export transcript

<Note>
  The view action opens the detailed transcript page where you can edit, manage speakers, and export. Note that edits can only be done on completed jobs.
</Note>

### Edit Title

Update the transcript's display title directly from the header:

1. Click the transcript title or the pen icon next to the title
2. Edit the title inline
3. Press Enter to save the changes

**Title Guidelines:**

* Use descriptive, clear names
* Include dates for chronological organization
* Include key topics or participants
* Maximum length: 255 characters

**Examples:**

```
Good: "Team Meeting - January 15, 2024"
Good: "Customer Interview - Product Feedback"
Bad: "transcript1", "audio", "recording"
```

### Delete Transcript

Remove a transcript from your list:

**Process:**

1. Click the **Actions** menu (⋮)
2. Select **"Delete"**
3. Confirm deletion in dialog
4. Click **"Confirm"** or **"Delete"**

<Warning>
  Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure you've exported any important transcripts before deleting.
</Warning>

**Deletion Confirmation:**

* Confirmation dialog appears
* Requires explicit confirmation
* Prevents accidental deletion

## Transcript Details View

Click any transcript to open the detailed view:

### Overview Section

**Basic Information:**

* Transcript title (editable)
* Creation date
* Total cost (credits used)
* Audio duration

**Audio Player:**

* Playback controls
* Timeline scrubber
* Playback speed control
* Volume control
* Download audio option

### Transcript Content

**Segment View:**

* All transcript segments displayed
* Timestamp for each segment
* Speaker identification
* Text content for each segment
* Click segment to play corresponding audio

**Segment Actions:**

* Edit segment text
* Delete segment
* Merge segments

### Speaker Management

**Speaker List:**

* All identified speakers
* Speaker color coding
* Segment count per speaker
* Speaker name editing
* Speaker merging options

**Speaker Operations:**

* Rename speakers
* Add new speakers
* Merge speakers
* Delete speakers (with validation)

### Editing Capabilities

**Text Editing:**

* Inline text editing
* Edit individual segments
* Copy and paste text

**Segment Operations:**

* Create new segments
* Delete segments
* Merge segments

## Pagination

### Page Navigation

The list view uses pagination for large numbers of transcripts:

**Controls:**

* **Previous Page**: Go to previous page
* **Next Page**: Go to next page
* **Page Numbers**: Jump to specific page

**Features:**

* Maintains filters and search across pages
* Shows total number of transcripts
* Displays current page information
* Efficient loading of large datasets

### Reset Filters

Clear all filters and search:

1. Click **"Reset"** or **"Clear Filters"** button
2. All filters return to defaults
3. Search is cleared
4. Sorting resets to default (newest first)
5. Returns to first page

## Troubleshooting

### Transcripts Not Appearing

**Possible Causes:**

* Filters are applied (check filter settings)
* Search query is too specific
* Transcript is on different page
* Transcript failed to process

**Solutions:**

* Clear all filters
* Clear search query
* Check all pages
* Verify transcript status

### Cannot Delete Transcript

**Possible Causes:**

* Transcript is currently processing
* Permission issue

**Solutions:**

* Wait for processing to complete
* Verify you have delete permissions
* Contact support if issue persists

### Filter Not Working

**Possible Causes:**

* No transcripts match filter criteria
* Filter not applied correctly
* Browser cache issue

**Solutions:**

* Verify transcripts exist that match criteria
* Clear and reapply filters
* Refresh page
* Clear browser cache

### Search Not Finding Transcripts

**Possible Causes:**

* Search term doesn't match title
* Search is case-sensitive (shouldn't be)
* Transcript title is different than expected

**Solutions:**

* Try different search terms
* Check exact transcript title
* Use partial words
* Clear search and browse manually

## Export and Integration

### Quick Export

From the list view:

* Export options available in details view
* Multiple format support
* Bulk export (if available)

### Integration with Other Features

**AI Docs:**

* Use completed transcripts for AI Docs generation
* Direct link from transcript to AI Docs
* Preserves transcript context

**Text to Speech:**

* Use transcript text for TTS jobs
* Copy text from transcripts
* Generate speech from transcript content

## Next Steps

* **[Creating Transcriptions](./creating-transcriptions)** - Learn how to create transcription jobs
* **[Speaker Management](./speaker-management)** - Work with speaker separation and identification
* **[Export Options](./export-options)** - Export transcripts in various formats
* **[Overview](./overview)** - Learn about Speech to Text features

## Related Documentation

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Creating Transcriptions" href="./creating-transcriptions">
    Learn how to create transcription jobs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Speaker Management" href="./speaker-management">
    Work with speaker separation and identification
  </Card>

  <Card title="Export Options" href="./export-options">
    Export transcripts in multiple formats
  </Card>

  <Card title="Overview" href="./overview">
    Learn about Speech to Text features
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
