G
Guest
Will speech recognition function in WORD 2002 if I ONLY purchase it with
"Microsoft Works"?
"Microsoft Works"?
P
Pat Garard
G'Day Cygnus,
To the best of my knowledge, the features you refer to are NOT
part of Office or Word, but of Windows Xp itself.
Right-click the (Windows) Task bar, point to "Toolbars", then click
"Language bar".
Then right-click the Language Bar (on the Task bar) and choose
"Restore the Language bar". You may then position it anywhere
convenient on the Screen.
Click the DropArrow at the extreme right of the Language bar.
Select "Settings...", "Advanced" (Tab) and check the box in
"Compatibility Configuration". Click the DropArrow again
and ensure that "Speak Text" is ticked - this places a "Speak"
button on the Language bar.
As a general test, start WordPad, and and type in a couple of
sentences to be read.
Select some text in the WordPad Document, and click the "Speak"
button on the Language bar. The selected text should be read.
If you do not select text, reading will begin at the Insertion Point,
and continue to the end of the document.
If that works, then it will certainly work with Word, and using the
"Speech Tools" option of that same DropArrow you can train Xp
for voice recognition.
These tools work, not only with Office, but a number of other
programs.
To the best of my knowledge, the features you refer to are NOT
part of Office or Word, but of Windows Xp itself.
Right-click the (Windows) Task bar, point to "Toolbars", then click
"Language bar".
Then right-click the Language Bar (on the Task bar) and choose
"Restore the Language bar". You may then position it anywhere
convenient on the Screen.
Click the DropArrow at the extreme right of the Language bar.
Select "Settings...", "Advanced" (Tab) and check the box in
"Compatibility Configuration". Click the DropArrow again
and ensure that "Speak Text" is ticked - this places a "Speak"
button on the Language bar.
As a general test, start WordPad, and and type in a couple of
sentences to be read.
Select some text in the WordPad Document, and click the "Speak"
button on the Language bar. The selected text should be read.
If you do not select text, reading will begin at the Insertion Point,
and continue to the end of the document.
If that works, then it will certainly work with Word, and using the
"Speech Tools" option of that same DropArrow you can train Xp
for voice recognition.
These tools work, not only with Office, but a number of other
programs.
P
Paul Ballou
Speech recognition should function the same in Word that comes with Works
Suite as it does in Word with Office
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control.
Suite as it does in Word with Office
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home
Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't
control.
G
Guest
Speech recognition can be installed with Office 2003 installation program,
and a toolbar sits on the Desktop. So, speech recognition is part of office.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/CH010003361033.aspx
Yes, it can be installed by Windowx XP too.
This is the article for you though:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...ll/proddocs/en-us/langbar_speech_install.mspx
Here are a few other pages of interest:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...all/proddocs/en-us/input_speech_overview.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...using/productdoc/en/input_speech_overview.asp
I hope this helps
and a toolbar sits on the Desktop. So, speech recognition is part of office.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/CH010003361033.aspx
Yes, it can be installed by Windowx XP too.
This is the article for you though:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...ll/proddocs/en-us/langbar_speech_install.mspx
Here are a few other pages of interest:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...all/proddocs/en-us/input_speech_overview.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...using/productdoc/en/input_speech_overview.asp
I hope this helps
G
Guest
Thanks Pau, I apreciate your quick response.
I have two questions:
Q1 - Does Microsoft have available for viewing the manuel for "Microsoft
Works", so I can know what I"m buying before I actually buy it?
I would really be upset if after I purchased "MS Works" only to find out
that the speech engine was not available in the included "Word 2002" word
processor.
I don't want to have to buy Office XP just for the simple function of speech
recognition.
Also, my "Windows XP - Home Edition" has 'speech dictation',
(text-to-speech); but, it does not have 'speech recognition'
(speech-to-text).
Q2 - Does only "WindowsXP-Professional" include 'speech recognition', but
not "WinXP-Home"?
I have two questions:
Q1 - Does Microsoft have available for viewing the manuel for "Microsoft
Works", so I can know what I"m buying before I actually buy it?
I would really be upset if after I purchased "MS Works" only to find out
that the speech engine was not available in the included "Word 2002" word
processor.
I don't want to have to buy Office XP just for the simple function of speech
recognition.
Also, my "Windows XP - Home Edition" has 'speech dictation',
(text-to-speech); but, it does not have 'speech recognition'
(speech-to-text).
Q2 - Does only "WindowsXP-Professional" include 'speech recognition', but
not "WinXP-Home"?
G
Guest
To Pat Garad:
My "Windows XP - Home Edition" has 'speech dictation',
(text-to-speech); but, it does not have 'speech recognition'
(speech-to-text).
Does only "WindowsXP-Professional" include 'speech recognition', but
"WinXP-Home" includes only'speech dictation' ?
My "Windows XP - Home Edition" has 'speech dictation',
(text-to-speech); but, it does not have 'speech recognition'
(speech-to-text).
Does only "WindowsXP-Professional" include 'speech recognition', but
"WinXP-Home" includes only'speech dictation' ?
P
Paul Ballou
Q1 - Does Microsoft have available for viewing the manuel for "Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/default.mspx
you can find info on works here
To the best of my knowledge Speech Recognition is only included with Office
products and not any of the Windows OS. I can't confirm this but I have not
seen any options for Speech Recognition in either Windows XP Home Edition or
Professional until after an install of Office.
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home
Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't
control.
====================================================
http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/default.mspx
you can find info on works here
====================================================
To the best of my knowledge Speech Recognition is only included with Office
products and not any of the Windows OS. I can't confirm this but I have not
seen any options for Speech Recognition in either Windows XP Home Edition or
Professional until after an install of Office.
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home
Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't
control.
S
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Note that Works does *not* include Word. Works Suite does. Works Suite 2005
includes Word 2002. No Works version includes Word 2003.
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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includes Word 2002. No Works version includes Word 2003.
--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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Paul Ballou
The use of Works having Word is a generalization for the program and most
people know that it is the suite that contains Word.
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home
Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't
control.
people know that it is the suite that contains Word.
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home
Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't
control.
S
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Many prospective users/buyers do *not* know this (consider how many users
there are who are under the impression that Word or Office comes as part of
Windows). I would hate for someone to purchase Works instead of Works Suite
on the basis of a misleading NG post.
--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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there are who are under the impression that Word or Office comes as part of
Windows). I would hate for someone to purchase Works instead of Works Suite
on the basis of a misleading NG post.
--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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all may benefit.
P
Pat Garard
G'Day Cygnus,
I have never been able to find a definitive answer to your question.
There are a set of services that appear to be included under the
umbrella name of "Text Services and Input Languages".
These services appear to be:
Speech Recognition
Handwriting Recognition
Input Method Editor(s) (Convert keystrokes to Asian language
Symbols/Characters)
The interface is the Language bar, which is sensitive to the
ability of the active Program Window to utilise the services
(the "Speak" button will be present when Word is active, and
disappear when (say) Notepad is active).
The Services are available to programs, OTHER than Office,
that support language recognition.
Some OEMs install these as part of pre-installed Windows (even
where no Office is present), and all OEMs install them with
Office.
They seem also to be part of the Office distribution, and you
will not find them listed as components of Windows Xp.
In Control Panel there may be an Applet for "Speech" (in Xp Pro -
don't know about Xp Home) when these components are installed.
It can also be accessed from:
"Regional and Language Options"|"Languages (Tab)"|"Details
(button)".
I have always understood them to be associated with Language
Support in Windows Xp, and to be available in both Pro and Home
editions.
I have never been able to find a definitive answer to your question.
There are a set of services that appear to be included under the
umbrella name of "Text Services and Input Languages".
These services appear to be:
Speech Recognition
Handwriting Recognition
Input Method Editor(s) (Convert keystrokes to Asian language
Symbols/Characters)
The interface is the Language bar, which is sensitive to the
ability of the active Program Window to utilise the services
(the "Speak" button will be present when Word is active, and
disappear when (say) Notepad is active).
The Services are available to programs, OTHER than Office,
that support language recognition.
Some OEMs install these as part of pre-installed Windows (even
where no Office is present), and all OEMs install them with
Office.
They seem also to be part of the Office distribution, and you
will not find them listed as components of Windows Xp.
In Control Panel there may be an Applet for "Speech" (in Xp Pro -
don't know about Xp Home) when these components are installed.
It can also be accessed from:
"Regional and Language Options"|"Languages (Tab)"|"Details
(button)".
I have always understood them to be associated with Language
Support in Windows Xp, and to be available in both Pro and Home
editions.
G
Guest
Dear Pat,
I found you tip (from 2004!) where would I find the Windows taskbar? When I
turn on my computer in XP I get the screen saver I chose, with some desktop
icons...THX-Lynn
I found you tip (from 2004!) where would I find the Windows taskbar? When I
turn on my computer in XP I get the screen saver I chose, with some desktop
icons...THX-Lynn
S
Suzanne S. Barnhill
The Windows Taskbar is usually displayed at the bottom of the desktop but
can be on any side. It may be set to autohide, in which case it will pop up
when you mouse over the edge of the screen where it is anchored. It is the
bar that has your Start button on it.
--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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can be on any side. It may be set to autohide, in which case it will pop up
when you mouse over the edge of the screen where it is anchored. It is the
bar that has your Start button on it.
--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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Guest
THANK YOU - will search 
Suzanne S. Barnhill said:
G
Guest
Dear Suzanne,
I can locate the Start button-when I click on it I get a popup window that
shows a few of the last programs used, has :all programs, run, search, etc.
but there's nothing I recognize as a task bar, and no tools option...? am I
looking at the wrong thing? THX
I can locate the Start button-when I click on it I get a popup window that
shows a few of the last programs used, has :all programs, run, search, etc.
but there's nothing I recognize as a task bar, and no tools option...? am I
looking at the wrong thing? THX
S
Suzanne S. Barnhill
There is no bar that the Start button is located on? Even if you have no
apps in your Quick Launch bar, there should be at least a few System Tray
icons at the far right side and a (probably) gray expanse between. It's this
gray area where you should right-click and choose Toolbars.
--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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apps in your Quick Launch bar, there should be at least a few System Tray
icons at the far right side and a (probably) gray expanse between. It's this
gray area where you should right-click and choose Toolbars.
--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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all may benefit.
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Bob Buckland ?:-\)
Hi Lynn,
Right click on the 'Start' button and choose properties, then the 'Taskbar' tab. It shows a sample of the Taskbar. The 'Keep the
Taskbar on top, may not be checked.
It should also, in that tab, show a sample of the 'Notifications area' (formerly the 'system tray') which is wehre the language bar
shortcut icon might appear when minimized.
=========
Dear Suzanne,
I can locate the Start button-when I click on it I get a popup window that
shows a few of the last programs used, has :all programs, run, search, etc.
but there's nothing I recognize as a task bar, and no tools option...? am I
looking at the wrong thing? THX >>
--
I hope this helped you,
Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP
LINKS to the 2007 Office System
1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system info,
online Test Drive, or downloadable beta is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview
2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/
3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007
a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net
Right click on the 'Start' button and choose properties, then the 'Taskbar' tab. It shows a sample of the Taskbar. The 'Keep the
Taskbar on top, may not be checked.
It should also, in that tab, show a sample of the 'Notifications area' (formerly the 'system tray') which is wehre the language bar
shortcut icon might appear when minimized.
=========
Dear Suzanne,
I can locate the Start button-when I click on it I get a popup window that
shows a few of the last programs used, has :all programs, run, search, etc.
but there's nothing I recognize as a task bar, and no tools option...? am I
looking at the wrong thing? THX >>
--
I hope this helped you,
Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP
LINKS to the 2007 Office System
1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system info,
online Test Drive, or downloadable beta is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview
2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/
3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007
a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net
G
Guest
Hi everyone-OK I wasn't "right" clicking- I got the tool bar but there's no
'speech' on it under tools...guess I have to install that
Dragonspeak--everytime I install something (had Dragonspeak on, but removed
it) it REALLY slows down my computer-maybe I need more memory...THX
everyone-Lynn
'speech' on it under tools...guess I have to install that
Dragonspeak--everytime I install something (had Dragonspeak on, but removed
it) it REALLY slows down my computer-maybe I need more memory...THX
everyone-Lynn