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Dromio, named for the comedic twins in "Comedy of Errors," is a transcription interface designed by the Folger Shakespeare Library to allow the transcription and comparison of transcriptions of early modern manuscripts. It was first developed through the [[Early Modern Manuscripts Online (EMMO)]] project. This page includes information on how to transcribe and encode using Dromio.  
Dromio, named for the comedic twins in "Comedy of Errors," is a transcription interface designed by the Folger Shakespeare Library to allow the transcription and comparison of transcriptions of early modern manuscripts. It was first developed through the [[Early Modern Manuscripts Online (EMMO)]] project. This page includes information on how to transcribe and encode using Dromio.  
==Instructions==
==Instructions==
1. Launch your Internet browser (preferably Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome). Make sure your browser is up-to-date. Turn off auto-correct and spell-check in your browser settings.<br/>
'''1.''' Launch your Internet browser (preferably Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome). Make sure your browser is up-to-date. Turn off auto-correct and spell-check in your browser settings.<br/>
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2. Type the following URL in the browser window (or click on this link): http://transcribe.folger.edu/. Type your first and last name in the dialog box where it says “Enter your full name” and press the Submit button.<br/>
'''2.''' Type the following URL in the browser window (or click on this link): http://transcribe.folger.edu/. Type your first and last name in the dialog box where it says “Enter your full name” and press the Submit button.<br/>
[[File:Dromiostep2.jpg|thumb|center|500px|The welcome page at http://transcribe.folger.edu/.]]
[[File:Dromiostep2.jpg|thumb|center|500px|The welcome page at http://transcribe.folger.edu/.]]
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3. Select a transcription project or workshop/event from the list (Note: this list often changes).<br/>
'''3.''' Select a transcription project or workshop/event from the list (Note: this list often changes).<br/>
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[[File:Dromiostep3.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Select a transcription project.]]
[[File:Dromiostep3.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Select a transcription project.]]

Revision as of 10:39, 28 April 2020

Dromio, named for the comedic twins in "Comedy of Errors," is a transcription interface designed by the Folger Shakespeare Library to allow the transcription and comparison of transcriptions of early modern manuscripts. It was first developed through the Early Modern Manuscripts Online (EMMO) project. This page includes information on how to transcribe and encode using Dromio.

Instructions

1. Launch your Internet browser (preferably Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome). Make sure your browser is up-to-date. Turn off auto-correct and spell-check in your browser settings.

2. Type the following URL in the browser window (or click on this link): http://transcribe.folger.edu/. Type your first and last name in the dialog box where it says “Enter your full name” and press the Submit button.

The welcome page at http://transcribe.folger.edu/.


3. Select a transcription project or workshop/event from the list (Note: this list often changes).

Select a transcription project.