--- title: "Web Portal 2.0: Dictation and Transcription" description: GoReport Dictation Uploading a Report Including Transcription  Transcription and Editing Downloading Audio Data (GoReport Dictation only) Automatic Transcription and Editing Siri Dictation & Automatic --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/web-portal-2.0-dictation-transcription#main-content) - New Customer Onboarding Show submenu for New Customer Onboarding - RICS Customers Training - Smart Library Training - Knowledge base - Support Open main navigation Close main navigation - New Customer Onboarding Show submenu for New Customer Onboarding - RICS Customers Training - Smart Library Training - Knowledge base - Support Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [GoReport How To](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/goreport-how-to?hsLang=en) 3. [Web Portal 2.0](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/goreport-how-to?hsLang=en#web-portal-2-0) # Web Portal 2.0: Dictation and Transcription [Siri Dictation & Automatic Transcription](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/dictation-and-transcription?hsLang=en#Siri-Dictation) [GoReport Dictation](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/dictation-and-transcription?hsLang=en#Goreport-Dictation) [Uploading a Report Including Transcription ](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/dictation-and-transcription?hsLang=en#Uploading_Report) [Transcription and Editing](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/web-portal-2.0-dictation-transcription#Transcription-and-Editing) [Downloading Audio Data (GoReport Dictation only)](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/dictation-and-transcription?hsLang=en#Downloading-Audio-Data) [Automatic Transcription and Editing](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/dictation-and-transcription?hsLang=en#Automatic_Transcription) **Siri Dictation & Automatic Transcription** **Note:** GoReport supports Siri dictation and transcription, and can be used with or  without a Wi-Fi or internet connection. - Open a section within the report. - Select the **microphone** icon to dictate and transcribe in real time. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-10-38-52-6225-AM.png?width=688&height=479&name=image-png-May-14-2024-10-38-52-6225-AM.png) - To end the recording simply select the **keyboard icon** (as shown below): ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-10-51-34-8564-AM.png?width=688&height=475&name=image-png-May-14-2024-10-51-34-8564-AM.png) **GoReport Dictation** GoReport Dictation can be used without a Wi-Fi or internet connection, and each audio file will be saved within the relevant section of the report. The audio files can be transcribed in the Web Portal after the report has been uploaded. **Tip: **GoReport dictation is available in sections of the report where the microphone icon is displayed. - Select** Open Settings.** **Tip:** The GoReport app requires permission to use your microphone. If a pop up message appears (see below), this means the app does not currently have access to the microphone on your iOS device. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-10-2023-02-22-47-8189-PM.png?width=688&height=487&name=image-png-Jan-10-2023-02-22-47-8189-PM.png) - Select the toggle button to give the GoReport app permission to access your microphone. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-10-54-07-6047-AM.png?width=688&height=475&name=image-png-May-14-2024-10-54-07-6047-AM.png) - Return to the GoReport app and select the microphone icon again to begin recording. - The microphone icon will change colour while recording is taking place. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-10-52-10-1895-AM.png?width=688&height=475&name=image-png-May-14-2024-10-52-10-1895-AM.png) - To stop recording, simply select the microphone icon. **Note: **A new sound icon will appear at the bottom of your screen and display the number of audio files within this section (see below)   ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-10-59-28-5071-AM.png?width=688&height=476&name=image-png-May-14-2024-10-59-28-5071-AM.png) - Select the icon to show the complete list of audio files. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-10-59-48-0984-AM.png?width=688&height=471&name=image-png-May-14-2024-10-59-48-0984-AM.png) - To listen to an audio file, simply tap anywhere on the recording. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-11-00-24-7581-AM.png?width=688&height=475&name=image-png-May-14-2024-11-00-24-7581-AM.png) - To delete a recording, simply **'swipe left' **on the audio file. - Select the **Delete** button. **Note:** Once a recording has been deleted, it **CANNOT **be retrieved. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-11-01-00-8714-AM.png?width=688&height=489&name=image-png-May-14-2024-11-01-00-8714-AM.png) **Uploading a Report Including Transcription ** Once you have completed your report on the iOS device, the next step is to upload it onto the web portal. **Tip:** For this step a strong internet connection is required.  - On the iPad return to the ‘Report Details’ screen, select the drop down icon, and select **‘Upload Report’ **as shown below: ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-10-26-27-6229-AM.png?width=688&height=510&name=image-png-May-14-2024-10-26-27-6229-AM.png) - When the green circle is full, this indicates the upload process is complete. **Tip:** You can continue to use the app while the report is in the process of uploading to the cloud. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-11-04-48-7560-AM.png?width=688&height=475&name=image-png-May-14-2024-11-04-48-7560-AM.png) - The report will be available in the GoReport Web Portal once it is uploaded to the cloud. **Transcription and Editing** - Select the report that you have uploaded from your iOS device. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-12-00-25-5027-PM.png?width=688&height=385&name=image-png-May-14-2024-12-00-25-5027-PM.png) - Select **Transcribe.** ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-12-01-20-2633-PM.png?width=688&height=385&name=image-png-May-14-2024-12-01-20-2633-PM.png) - Select **Confirm** to send the report for Transcription. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-12-01-58-6179-PM.png?width=688&height=381&name=image-png-May-14-2024-12-01-58-6179-PM.png) - The report has been sent for **Transcription.** **Note:** The size of the audio file will determine how long it takes for the transcription process to complete.  **![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-12-02-35-3642-PM.png?width=688&height=381&name=image-png-May-14-2024-12-02-35-3642-PM.png)** - When the transcription is complete, you will get a notification banner at the top of the screen. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-09-2025-10-35-25-8730-AM.png?width=688&height=380&name=image-png-Jan-09-2025-10-35-25-8730-AM.png) - Select **Transcriptions.** ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-01-56-41-6939-PM.png?width=688&height=380&name=image-png-May-14-2024-01-56-41-6939-PM.png) - Select the report and select **‘Review’** to review your content. **![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-01-57-38-3887-PM.png?width=688&height=381&name=image-png-May-14-2024-01-57-38-3887-PM.png)** - The transcription box will show the text that has been auto transcribed. You have the ability to edit the text. **Tip:** Each transcription includes an audio player that allows you to listen to the original recording. This can be used to correct any errors that appear in the transcription. **![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-02-28-51-1919-PM.png?width=688&height=381&name=image-png-May-14-2024-02-28-51-1919-PM.png)** - Select the **Play** button to listen to theTranscription. **![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-02-28-36-8191-PM.png?width=688&height=379&name=image-png-May-14-2024-02-28-36-8191-PM.png)** - Select the **3 vertical dots** to adjust the playback speed of the audio or to download the audio. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-02-40-03-1827-PM.png?width=688&height=379&name=image-png-May-14-2024-02-40-03-1827-PM.png) - You have the option of Accepting or Rejecting the audio into the report. **Note:** If you reject audio it will be deleted. If you would accidentally reject an audio file and want to retrieve it you can re-upload the report from the iOS device and send it for transcription again. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-02-31-22-9822-PM.png?width=688&height=379&name=image-png-May-14-2024-02-31-22-9822-PM.png) -  When you have reviewed and edited the transcribed text, select **‘Approve’.** ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-02-44-33-5248-PM.png?width=688&height=379&name=image-png-May-14-2024-02-44-33-5248-PM.png) - Select **View Report. ** ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-02-45-13-0576-PM.png?width=688&height=383&name=image-png-May-14-2024-02-45-13-0576-PM.png) - The transcribed text has been imported into the correct section of your report. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-02-53-22-2529-PM.png?width=688&height=382&name=image-png-May-14-2024-02-53-22-2529-PM.png) - To listen to the audio file selecting the icon highlighted below. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-02-54-17-6967-PM.png?width=688&height=382&name=image-png-May-14-2024-02-54-17-6967-PM.png) **Downloading Audio Data (GoReport Dictation only)** **Note:** You can only download the audio file if you recorded your audio using GoReports dictation microphone. - Select the 3 vertical dots icon and select **Download.** ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-03-05-16-7779-PM.png?width=688&height=379&name=image-png-May-14-2024-03-05-16-7779-PM.png) - The audio files will appear in the Downloads tab on your web browser, and in the Downloads folder on your computer. ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-03-07-17-3940-PM.png?width=688&height=386&name=image-png-May-14-2024-03-07-17-3940-PM.png) ![](https://knowledge.goreport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-14-2024-03-09-59-2569-PM.png?width=688&height=249&name=image-png-May-14-2024-03-09-59-2569-PM.png)   - [Digital Transformation](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/digital-transformation?hsLang=en) - [Getting Started with GoReport](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/getting-started-with-goreport?hsLang=en) - [GoReport How To](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/goreport-how-to?hsLang=en#main-content) - [iOS App](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/goreport-how-to?hsLang=en#ios-app) - [Web Portal](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/goreport-how-to?hsLang=en#web-portal) - [Web Portal 2.0](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/goreport-how-to?hsLang=en#web-portal-2-0) - [Android App](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/goreport-how-to?hsLang=en#android-app) - [Sava Partnership](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/sava-partnership?hsLang=en) - [The Future of Surveying](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/the-future-of-surveying?hsLang=en#main-content) - [RICS Young of Surveyor of the Year](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/the-future-of-surveying?hsLang=en#rics-young-of-surveyor-of-the-year) - [Digital as part of your Surveying career](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/the-future-of-surveying?hsLang=en#digital-as-part-of-your-surveying-career) - [Industry support in growing your career](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/the-future-of-surveying?hsLang=en#industry-support-in-growing-your-career) - [Creator](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/creator?hsLang=en#main-content) - [GoReport Creator Overview](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/creator?hsLang=en#goreport-creator-overview) - [GoReport Creator - How To](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/creator?hsLang=en#goreport-creator-how-to) - [GoReport Creator Examples](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/creator?hsLang=en#goreport-creator-examples) - [GoReport in Action](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/goreport-in-action?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Web Portal 2.0](https://knowledge.goreport.com/knowledge/web-portal-2-0?hsLang=en) - New Customer Onboarding - Knowledge base - Support Copyright © 2026, GoReport