Transcribe texts

Description

Use input devices such as mouse, keyboard and scanner, to transcribe texts into a computer.

Alternative labels

transcribe text
rewrite texts
transpose texts
transcribing texts

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Transcribe texts is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Typesetter: Typesetters ensure that printed text is correctly set and visually pleasing. While typesetting was originally done manually and later employed techniques like linotype and phototypesetting, almost all typesetting is now done digitally using design programs or specialised typesetting programs.

Optional skill

Transcribe texts is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Transcribe texts – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022