Fact · Transcription
Google says Meet transcription is on by default, but someone in the meeting must start it each time.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“This feature is on by default, but it's not automatic for each meeting. Someone in the meeting has to start transcription.”
Turn meeting transcription on or off, Google Workspace Admin Help, 2026, Turn meeting transcription on or off, introduction.
Open the original- What it measures
- A Workspace admin can change the default, so the setting may differ in your organization.
- What it does not show
- Google's page covers the admin setting. It does not describe which person may start a transcript in every case.