> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.seegov.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.seegov.org/find-news/transcripts.md).

# Search and download transcripts

The transcript is linked to the source video, so you can move between text and recording as you report.

## Search the transcript

1. Open a meeting and make sure **Transcript** is visible.
2. Enter a word or phrase in **Search transcript…**.
3. Use the up and down buttons to move through matches.
4. Select a transcript line to jump the video to that point.
5. Listen to the recording before quoting. Automated transcripts can mishear names, numbers, acronyms, or overlapping speakers.

On a phone, use the **Player / Transcript** control to switch between the two views.

## Download transcript text

Choose the **Download transcript** icon above the transcript, then select:

* **Download Full Meeting Transcript** for the complete meeting; or
* **Download Transcript for Moments in Reel** when you only need text from moments currently selected for a highlight reel.

The downloaded transcript includes the best speaker names SeeGov currently has. If speaker labels matter to your work, [correct speaker names](/find-news/correct-speakers.md) before downloading.

## What a transcript is good for

Transcripts are useful for finding a quote, reviewing terminology, drafting notes, and locating material for a story or video. They are not official minutes, a certified record, or a substitute for listening to consequential statements in the recording.


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## Querying This Documentation
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Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.seegov.org/find-news/transcripts.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

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`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

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Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.