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sarahalagroobi
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October 28, 2024
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Can't Remove Pauses in Transcription Panel (button grey)

  • October 28, 2024
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Hi everyone,

I'm having trouble removing pauses in the transcription panel in Adobe Premiere Pro. I’ve highlighted the pauses in the transcript, but it won’t let me delete them. I’ve tried disabling the "Pauses" feature and making edits directly on the timeline, but nothing seems to work. The delete button is grey, can't select it.

Here’s a bit more info:

  • I’m using the latest version of Premiere Pro.
  • I’m working on a podcast episode, so there are lots of pauses I’d like to eliminate to streamline the edit.

Has anyone else encountered this issue, or does anyone know a workaround? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

    Correct answer PaulMurphy

    It sounds like you might be viewing the Source Monitor transcript, which doesn’t allow editing. Try clicking on your timeline to switch focus, and then return to the Text panel. This should enable the Delete Pauses button.

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    Alexander_McRae
    Participant
    September 8, 2025

    I had same problem and I realize what was happening.

     

    1. You must open Text Panel and check if the transcription is already doing automatically

    2. If it doesnt, go to preferences panel, select "Transcription" and check "Automatic Transcription", after that, select the language y press "Accept" or "Apply"

    When you go back to text panel, your transcription would already begin.

     

     

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    tanoh2811814385bf
    Participant
    February 17, 2025

    Impossible de supprimer les pauses dans le panneau de transcription (bouton gris) J'ai trouvé la solution

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    Bec - Amanita VA
    Participating Frequently
    February 19, 2025

    What was the solution? I am having this issue happen now also 😞

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    PaulMurphyCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 29, 2024

    It sounds like you might be viewing the Source Monitor transcript, which doesn’t allow editing. Try clicking on your timeline to switch focus, and then return to the Text panel. This should enable the Delete Pauses button.

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    Tone23508369q9zj
    Participant
    December 3, 2024

    I have the same problem and tried to do what you have suggested. It´s not working. Delete button still grey. I use v 25.1 for Windows.

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      PaulMurphyCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 31, 2025

      Same problem I have the latest update and the button still grey 😞

       


      In the Text panel, click the three dots in the upper-right corner and check if it says "Generate Text-Based Editing Transcript". If it does, this means you're currently viewing a static transcript, which doesn't support text-based editing features like Delete or Insert.

      To enable text-based editing, you'll need to generate transcripts for your source clips first. Click Generate Text-Based Editing Transcript and let Premiere transcribe your media. Once the transcripts are generated, you’ll be able to use all the text-based editing tools.

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