| Word | Description |
| Watermark | A watermark in a faint image inserted beneath the text of a transcribed document. Common watermarks in documents created using the EMDAT software are "Preliminary" and "Copy." |
| Work Type | See: Document Template |
| Workflow | The order of progression for a transcription as it changes from an audio file to a completed, authenticated document. Workflows can be customized by Client, Location, and User. Workflow is monitored and viewed as "folders." |