What is voice writing in the context of court reporting?

• A. Writing with a pen during recording
• B. A method of capture where the reporter speaks a phonetic representation of speech that is translated by software.
• C. Typing notes while speaking
• D. Recording only the judge's voice

Answer: (B)

Voice writing is a court reporting method where the reporter vocalizes a phonetic representation of what is said, and specialized software translates that phonetic input into readable text in real time. Instead of writing by hand or typing while listening, the reporter uses a microphone to produce phonetic encoding, which the software converts into the transcript. This setup enables real-time transcription and is distinct from pen-and-paper notes, keyboard typing while speaking, or recording only one participant’s voice.