Editing with Writing Tools

Scribe for Mac integrates with macOS Writing Tools — the system-wide AI editing feature available in macOS Sequoia and later — to help you refine and polish your transcripts.

Scribe for Mac Notes panel with Writing Tools menu active showing Proofread option

How to use Writing Tools with your transcript

Copy the transcription text you want to refine from the transcript pane.
Paste it into the Notes panel.
Select the text you want to improve.
Right-click and choose Writing Tools from the context menu, or press ⇧ ⌘ W.
Choose Proofread to identify and correct transcription errors and mis-recognitions.
Listen back to the original audio to verify any corrections against the recording.

Other Writing Tools options

Writing Tools also offers Rewrite, Summary, and other editing options that can help you turn a raw transcript into a polished set of meeting notes or study notes.

Note: Writing Tools are a macOS system feature available in macOS Sequoia (15) and later. If Writing Tools does not appear in your right-click menu, check your macOS version in System Settings → General → About.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I proofread my transcript in Scribe for Mac?

Copy your transcription text into the Notes panel, select the text you want to refine, then right-click and choose Writing Tools. Select Proofread to identify and correct transcription errors. You can listen back within the panel to verify corrections against the original audio.

What is the keyboard shortcut for Writing Tools?

Press Shift+Command+W to trigger Writing Tools on selected text in the Notes panel.

Can I export my transcript text?

Yes. Select all text in the Notes or transcript panel with Command+A, then copy and paste into any application. You can also use the Share sheet or Save As to export the recording package.