In the new version of Descript we’ve added the Learning Center — a new sidebar packed with videos to help you get started, discover new editing techniques, and refine your skills, no matter what medium you’re working in. All videos are free and built into Descript, so you can watch any time without signing up for anything extra.

For example, you’ll find videos on:

• How to make a podcast: a short tutorial for every stage of the process, from recording to publishing. We cover the basics plus advanced techniques to create a professional-quality podcast — multitrack editing, adding music, mixing, and fades.
• Easy screen recordings: a six-part, six-minute crash course on how to capture, edit and share screen recordings that make you look and sound smart. Plus tips on keeping your screen recordings organized in Descript.
• Video two ways: we break down, step-by-step, two common approaches to video — vlog-style, shot on a webcam or phone; and a scripted voiceover over b-roll, like you’d create for a product demo.

You can find those and everything else in the Learning Center by clicking on the help icon in the bottom right corner of the app. Explore it at your own pace — it’s right there in the app waiting to help you learn.

Other fixes and improvements

• You can now add markers simply by pressing M (or Command + Shift + M). And stay tuned for an upcoming feature allowing you to drop markers while recording.
• You can now increase and decrease the size of text from the View menu.
• We’ve completed our reorganization of the editor toolbar.
• The new forward/back buttons are in the toolbar instead of the sidebar, so they won’t get hidden when the sidebar is collapsed.
• Project options and the link to return to your Drive view are now under the “D” logo in the upper left.
• The editor toolbar now also shows the name of the active asset (composition, sequence, or file).
• The tools drop down is back in the script toolbar, and we’ve restored the composition title to the top of the script view.
• The Drive view now shows the duration of the project instead of its size. You can still see file size by hovering over the download button.
• We fixed a bug that sometimes prevented Overdub corrections from accounting for speech patterns in the surrounding audio
  

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Descript Learning Center?

The Learning Center is a built-in resource in Descript that offers video tutorials, tips, and examples for creating all kinds of media—from podcasts to screen recordings to videos.

How do I open the Descript Learning Center?

Click Help Center (?) in the Descript interface. You’ll see the Learning Center link in the sidebar, where you can access tutorials and feature walkthroughs.

Is there an extra cost to use the Learning Center?

No. The Learning Center is included with Descript, so you can explore all tutorials without any additional fees.

What topics does the Learning Center cover?

It covers essential Descript workflows—like starting a podcast, screen recording basics, editing video, organizing files, advanced techniques for mixing audio, and more. Each video shows hands-on steps to help you master Descript quickly.