Master the Platform Workflow
You know when to use [N] tags and when not to use them. Now learn the exact platform steps to apply them correctly without format errors.
Why This Matters: Using the wrong technique causes format errors that lead to automatic rejections, even when your [N] tag decisions are correct. Master this workflow to ensure perfect formatting every time.
The Golden Rule: Always Use Buttons, Never Type
❌ NEVER type [N] manually
✅ ALWAYS use the platform [N] button
Why: Manual typing causes format errors = automatic rejection
Step-by-Step Platform Workflow
Follow these exact steps for every [N] tag:
Step 1: Find the [N] Button
Where to look:
Bottom section of the interface
Tag buttons panel
Look for [N] button among other tags
Always in the same location
Memorize this location - you'll use it frequently.
Step 2: Listen and Decide
Before touching any buttons:
🎧 Play the segment
👂 Listen for noise + speech together
❓ Apply the decision rule:
Hear noise during speech? → Continue to Step 3
Hear only speech? → Stop, no tag needed
Step 3: Position Your Cursor Correctly
🚨 CRITICAL STEP - Get This Right
[SCREENSHOT PLACEMENT: DataPlus text area showing cursor positioned at end of transcription text, after punctuation]
Correct cursor position:
At the end of the transcribed text
After any punctuation (period, comma, etc.)
Before clicking the [N] button
Example:
Text: "I went to the market today."
Cursor position: "I went to the market today.|" ← cursor here
Step 4: Click the [N] Button
[SCREENSHOT PLACEMENT: Close-up of [N] button being clicked, with cursor properly positioned]
Correct technique:
Click once on the [N] button
Don't double-click
Don't type anything
Let the system add the tag
What happens:
Button highlights briefly
[N] tag appears in your text
Tag is automatically formatted correctly
Step 5: Verify the Tag Appeared
[SCREENSHOT PLACEMENT: Text area showing successfully applied [N] tag: "...market today.[N]"]
Check that you see:
[N] at the end of your text
Proper formatting with square brackets
No extra spaces or characters
Correct result:
"I went to the market today.[N]"
If the tag didn't appear:
Try clicking the [N] button again
Check cursor position
Make sure you clicked the button, not typed manually
Complete Workflow Example
Real scenario: Speech with dog barking
🎧 Listen: "Hello, how are you today?" + dog barking
✅ Decision: Noise + speech = need [N] tag
📝 Type/fix text: "Hello, how are you today?"
🖱️ Position cursor: After the question mark
🔘 Click [N] button: Don't type
✅ Verify: "Hello, how are you today?[N]"
[SCREENSHOT PLACEMENT: Complete workflow showing before and after - text without tag, then same text with [N] tag applied]
What NOT to Do (Common Mistakes)
❌ Don't Type [N] Manually
WRONG: Typing "[N]" with keyboard
RESULT: Format errors, automatic rejection
❌ Don't Put [N] in Wrong Position
WRONG: "[N] Hello, how are you?" WRONG: "Hello [N] how are you?"
CORRECT: "Hello, how are you?[N]"
❌ Don't Add Multiple [N] Tags
WRONG: "Hello, how are you?[N][N]"
CORRECT: "Hello, how are you?[N]"
[SCREENSHOT PLACEMENT: Examples of wrong [N] tag placement with error indicators]
Platform Shortcuts to Remember
While working on [N] tags:
Space bar = Play/pause audio
Playback speed = Slow down to hear noise clearly
Zoom controls = See waveform details
Save regularly = Ctrl+Alt+S every few segments
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Problem: [N] button doesn't work
Solution:
Check cursor is in text area
Make sure segment is selected
Try clicking button again
Problem: Wrong tag format appears
Solution:
Always use buttons, never type
Delete wrong tag and use button correctly
Problem: Can't find [N] button
Solution:
Look in tag panel at bottom of interface
Scroll if necessary to see all tag buttons
[SCREENSHOT PLACEMENT: Troubleshooting guide showing common button locations and fixes]
Final Workflow Checklist
Before submitting any file, verify:
✅ Used [N] button, not manual typing
✅ [N] tags only where noise + speech occur together
✅ [N] positioned at end of text
✅ No [N] tags on clean speech segments
✅ All [N] tags properly formatted: [N]
Practice Exercise
Try this workflow:
Find an audio segment with background noise
Position cursor at end of transcription
Click [N] button (don't type)
Verify tag appears correctly
Save your work
Success = Perfect [N] tag formatting every time
What You've Mastered
✅ Platform button locations and usage
✅ Correct cursor positioning technique
✅ Step-by-step [N] tag application workflow
✅ How to avoid format errors completely
✅ Troubleshooting common platform issues
You're Ready!
You now have complete [N] tag mastery:
✅ When to use [N] (noise + speech together)
✅ When NOT to use [N] (clean speech, silence)
✅ How to apply [N] (platform buttons, correct positioning)
Result: No more [N] tag rejections, faster task completion, higher earnings.
Quick Reference
The Complete Rule:
Hear noise during speech → Click [N] button at end of text
Hear only speech → No tag needed
When uncertain → No tag needed
Always use buttons → Never type manually
Congratulations! You've completed the [N] tag training series. Apply these techniques consistently for rejection-free annotation work.