4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first text string is processed by the allocation of different characteristics to different portions of the first text string.
4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first text string is processed by the allocation of different characteristics to different portions of the first text string. 5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein a first portion of the first text string is allocated a locked transcript characteristic, substantially inhibiting the first portion of the first text string from being edited, and a second portion of the first text string is allocated a floating transcript characteristic, substantially allowing the second portion of the first text string to be edited.