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How to Create a Designation

Modified on: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 4:07 PM

Minimum Software Version	8.18.10
Solution(s)	Cases International ✓ Cases US ✓ Institutions ⨉ Counsel ✓

Explains how to create a designation on a transcript by selecting text within the Transcript Viewer and saving it as a designation.

Creating a designation on a transcript

Open your project and navigate to Documents.
Locate and select the required transcript.
Click the preview panel to open the Transcript Viewer.
In the toolbar, ensure Select text is enabled.
Click and drag to highlight the section of text you want to designate.
Release the mouse to display the options pop‑up.
Select Create Designation.
- If Create Designation is not visible, click the more options (⋯) icon and select it from the list.
In the Add Designation dialog:
- Review or adjust the designation range by editing Page, Line, or Word numbers, or
- Use the video playback slider to fine‑tune the selection.
Click Save to complete the process.

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Uploading transcripts

Use designations to capture and reference critical portions of transcripts efficiently. Review designation ranges carefully before saving to ensure accuracy, especially when working with synced video and transcript content.