How do I transcribe a file if the transcription prompt never appeared?

Normally when you add a file to your composition, you will be prompted to transcribe the file in the left-hand sidebar, but sometimes you can click out of that sidebar before the transcription is chosen. 

Not a problem though, if your transcription doesn't appear you can just hover over the script in your composition, click the dropdown arrow that appears on the right and select Transcribe.

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You can also click on the Media Library, locate your file and click on the ellipsis button to the right, then select Transcribe file.

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