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Speech Recognition  
Just Say It -- Don't Type!  
80 words per minute (or faster)  

1. How does speech recognition make things easier?
  • The computer types what you say
  • The computer clicks wherever you want it to
  • You speak Into a microphone headset
  • Tell a program to start  
  • Say menu choices that you want "clicked"
  • Tell the computer to save, print, copy, paste
  • Say the email message you want typed
  • Say which Internet page you want to go to
  • Tell the computer to scroll down the page

2. Does it work with MS Word? Excel? Email? 

Yes. All mainstream document and Internet programs allow commands 
and "typing" by voice: 
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Gmail, YouTube, Internet Explorer
  • Proprietary text and number programs

3. How well does voice recognition work?
  • Typing is surprisingly accurate, at 80 words per minute or better
  • Mouse clicks: say links, menu & image choices
  • Accuracy: 90% or better
4. How fast can I start using this on my computer? 
  • Use voice recognition right away.  Just talk! 
  • Learn basic commands (don't invent your own)
  • Start with letters, emails, reports, spreadsheets


5. Getting Good: What does it take?
  • Read something out loud to the computer
  • The computer learns to recognize your voice
  • Talk to the computer and watch it type
  • The computer learns to hear you better each time

6. Does this relieve injuries such as carpal-tunnel?
  • Using a headset helps to prevent carpal tunnel, hand/arm/shoulder pain
  • Helps you avoid reinjury or further pain in injured areas
  • You can still "type" 80+ words per minute
  • Helps with spelling & grammar

 7.   Like to dictate into a handheld recorder?
  • First, dictate into any good digital recorder
  • Next, transfer your voice recording to a computer
  • See your recording "type" itself on a blank page
  • Works with Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, etc.
  • Perfect for attorneys, doctors, writers, students

8.  Who is this for?  Who does it help?  
  • Anyone who has to type!
  • Attorneys, paralegals, doctors/medical professionals
  • Students, writers, researchers  
  • Injured workers -- you can still use the computer!
  • Medical workers -- all those reports
  • People with spelling & grammar problems

9. Can I still use my keyboard and mouse?
  • Yes, your keyboard and mouse still work

10. But?
  • But it's easier to say what you have in mind, than to type it. 
    ​Don't worry, the computer will keep up with you.