See below for a more thorough explanation of trimming: The process is the same regardless of how you access it.

Optionally, you can also trim this clip using the tool in the upper right (or upper left, depending on which phone you’re using).

If there is audio to record over, the Resume button will change to Replace.) (If you’d like to record over an earlier segment, use the blue marker on the waveform to scrub back to the proper spot and start recording from there.

Press the Resume button to start recording again.

Press the Pause button to stop recording.

Swipe up on the black bar all the way to the top of the screen, and you’ll also get the current time, a more detailed waveform, and most importantly, a Pause button.

If you swipe up on the black bar with the red circle only a small amount, you’ll see the stop button along with the file name, a timer, and a waveform.Open the app as normal, but this time swipe up on the black bar with the red circle.With iOS 12, you have a few more options, particularly if you want to keep recording while using the same file after you’ve paused. You can also start a new recording by using Force Touch on the app icon and selecting “New Recording.” The recording will start immediately. Essentially, that’s how Voice Memos has always worked. The app will immediately save your file with the title “New Recording” in a list above red button, and you can play these files back by tapping on them and hitting the Play button.

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