Overview
If your transcripts are formatted clearly before being added to Delve, they will be easier to read, code, and analyze.
When transcripts follow a consistent structure, Delve can better display:
Speaker names
Timestamps
Dialogue flow
This improves readability and makes coding more efficient.
Best Practices for Formatting
Speaker and Dialogue Format
A recommended format is:
Speaker Name: What the speaker said
Example:
LaiYee: Hi, thank you for joining me in this interview today.
Gary: Of course. I'm looking forward to the call.
LaiYee: This will be about 1 hour long, and it will be recorded.
Gary: Sounds good!
Using Timestamps
If your transcript includes timestamps, a recommended format is:
Speaker Name: Timestamp What the speaker said
Example:
LaiYee: 00:00:49 Could you walk me through the project where you used Delve
Gary: 00:00:50 Yeah, sure. So, it was for a client project.
Note: If You Are Exporting a transcript from Rev to import into Delve, use the following settings:
Choose Columns as the output format
Export as a .txt file
Select:
Include speaker names
Include timestamps (if available)
FAQs
Q: Do I need to format my transcript before uploading?
A: It’s not always required, but clear formatting makes transcripts much easier to work with in Delve.
Q: Can Delve analyze audio or video directly?
A: No. Audio and video should be transcribed into text first.