Fact · Dictation on phones and tablets
Apple's steps say to choose View Transcript to read a recording's text, then select the text and tap Copy.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Choose View Transcript, select the text you want to copy, then tap Copy.”
View a Voice Memos transcription on iPhone, Apple Support, 2026, Copy a transcript.
Open the original- What it measures
- The exact icon and menu position can change between iOS versions.
- What it does not show
- Use this to move a transcript into another app, such as Notes or Mail.