How to Remove Filler Words in Descript
- George Apostolov
How to Remove Filler Words in Descript: step-by-step guide
Open your project in Descript.
Click the "Underlord" button on the right side of the window.
Select "Remove Filler Words".
Select "Find all filler words."
Choose whether to "Delete", "Delete and Replace with Gap", "Ignore", or "Remove from Transcript."
Click "Remove" to finalize the removal.
Quick answer: To remove filler words in Descript, open your project and click the Underlord button. Select Remove Filler Words, choose Find all filler words, and decide whether to delete, replace, ignore, or remove them from the transcript. Finally, click Remove to finalize.
About this Descript tutorial
Clean up your audio and video in Descript by automatically finding and removing filler words from your transcript with Underlord. This guide shows how to remove Filler Words in Descript in 6 steps, starting with "Open your project in Descript" and finishing with "Click 'Remove' to finalize the removal". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Descript interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to remove Filler Words in Descript?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Descript data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Descript. Related guides: How to Save Descript Project, How to Screen Record on Descript and How to Stop Descript from Opening on Startup. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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