WhatsApp Voice Message Transcripts: Here's how this feature works - Check details

Meta-owned WhatsApp has been introducing several features to ensure that users get the best experience on the instant messaging platform. To ensure this, the company has introduced a new feature called 'voice message transcripts'. Voice messages have been a popular feature on this platform as it makes connecting with friends and family even more personal. 

Also, it comes in handy when you are not in a position to send a text message to someone. While there's something special about hearing the voices of your loved ones when you’re far away, there are instances when you can’t listen to them.

The 'voice message transcripts' feature lets you transcribe your voice messages into text, “to help you keep up with conversations no matter what you're doing”.

According to the company, transcripts are generated on your device so that no one else, not even WhatsApp, can hear or read your personal messages. 

"We're excited to build on this experience and make it even better and more seamless,” said WhatsApp.

How to use the voice message transcripts feature?

Step 1: Open WhatsApp and go to settings.

Step 2: Select Settings > Chats > Voice message transcripts.

Step 3: Here you can turn transcriptions on or off.

Step 4: Now you long press on the message you want to transcribe and tap on ‘transcribe’

Step 5: Transcripts will be available on your screen.

Transcripts are rolling out globally over the coming weeks but a few select languages will be available initially. However, the company has stated that it plans to add more languages over the coming months.

Meanwhile, the company recently introduced the Message Drafts feature which addresses a common issue — forgetting to send an unfinished message.

When you start typing but don't hit “send,” WhatsApp now marks the chat with a clear “Draft” label and moves it to the top of your chat list. This will make sure that users can easily locate and complete messages without scrolling through multiple conversations.