# How to Edit Text in Descript

> To edit text in Descript, open your project, click the target transcript text, type your changes, play the audio to check alignment, and export the final file by clicking Publish and selecting your preferred format.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-edit-text-in-descript/
Apps: Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3ca6ab56e05a00fe42c7/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open Descript and load the project with your transcript.
2. Click on the text in the transcript you want to edit.
3. Type directly to change, add, or delete words in the transcript.
4. Play the audio to ensure your edits align with the recording.
5. Export your final audio/video file by clicking "Publish" and choosing your preferred format.