Why Should I Disable "Speaker Identification" for Court/Discovery Transcripts?

Unlike insurance statements that follow a straightforward Q&A format, court transcripts require a specific structure involving Q&A and colloquy. This unique formatting is why we recommend not enabling Loom Analytics' "Speaker Identification" feature for court-related transcripts.

By default we've disabled this option for court-related job profiles. This is because automatic speaker identification inserts placeholders that don't align with the required court transcript format. Editing these transcripts to conform to the correct Q&A and colloquy structure is faster and more efficient when you start with a clean transcript without speaker placeholders. Using a macro-enabled MS Word document template, you can easily navigate the transcript and apply the correct notations with fewer keystrokes.

When editing a Loom Analytics-generated court transcript, you can utilize MS Word hotkeys to streamline the process. At the beginning of each Loom Analytics transcript, there are hotkeys listed that allow for you to quickly add the corresponding speaker notations.

For those unfamiliar with hotkeys, we offer a range of articles and even a free course to help you get up to speed.

You can find links to these resources below:

• Course: How to Edit With Loom Analytics in MS Word
• What Is a Macro in MS Word?
• Common Keyboard Shortcuts I Can Use To Edit a Loom Analytics Transcript