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# Edit Lyrics Text

> Fix typos or change words in your karaoke lyrics

Edit the text of your lyrics to fix errors or make changes after your karaoke is created.

## When to Edit Lyrics

Common reasons to edit lyrics:

* Fix transcription errors
* Correct spelling or punctuation
* Remove unwanted text
* Add missing words
* Change stylistic choices (capitalization, etc.)

## Editing in Manual Sync

The easiest way to edit lyrics is in the Manual Sync tool:

1. Open your project
2. Click **Manual Sync** in the header menu
3. Click on any word to select it
4. Type to replace the text
5. Changes save automatically

## Word-by-Word Editing

### Change a Word

1. Click on the word in the timeline
2. The word text appears in the edit field
3. Type the new text
4. Press Enter or click away to confirm

### Delete a Word

1. Select the word
2. Press Delete or Backspace
3. The word is removed from the timeline

### Add a Word

1. Click where you want to add the word
2. Click **Add Word**
3. Type the word text
4. Adjust timing as needed

## Line Editing

### Add a Line Break

1. Select the word where you want to break
2. Click **Split Line** or press Enter
3. Words after the break move to a new line

### Remove a Line Break

1. Select the first word of the line you want to merge up
2. Click **Merge Line**
3. The line combines with the previous one

## Re-syncing After Edits

If you make significant changes, you may want to re-sync:

1. Go back to the Studio
2. Look for a **Sync Lyrics** option in the menu
3. Choose to re-sync with the updated lyrics

Note: Re-syncing uses credits and replaces your manual timing adjustments.

## Tips for Editing

* Make small, focused changes
* Preview after editing to verify
* Keep a copy of original lyrics if making big changes
* Use the waveform to help place new words correctly

## Common Fixes

### Repeated Words

If a word appears twice (stuttering or error):

1. Select one instance
2. Delete it
3. Extend the remaining word's duration if needed

### Missing Words

If a word was missed in transcription:

1. Find where it should be in the timeline
2. Add a new word
3. Adjust the timing to match the audio

### Wrong Word

If a word was mis-heard:

1. Click on the word
2. Type the correct text
3. The timing stays the same