As you are all aware, using Microsoft Word typically entails a lot of typing and keyboarding. However, Microsoft has made the speech-to-text capability available for those who find typing tedious. You can use voice recognition in Microsoft Word to type what you say out loud. This function is both incredibly practical and extremely accurate. To use voice typing in Microsoft Word, refer to the instructions below.
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Conditions for using the Dictate your documents on Microsoft Word:
You must have a functioning built-in microphone that is linked to your laptop/PC or an external microphone in order to use the speech-to-text feature in Microsoft Word. Another excellent choice is to use headphones with a solid microphone. Additionally, confirm that your internet connection is reliable and effective.
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Guide to enable the speech-to-text features:
The instructions in the guide below will help you use Microsoft Word to enable dictation for your work. For a wide range of circumstances and individuals, the function is helpful. Learn how to use voice typing in Microsoft Word by reading the guide.
- Open the Microsoft Word software on your computer.
- Once the MS word is open>Go to Home on the tab above.
- From the Home tab from the top taskbar between File and insert >Click on the Home tab.
- Now from the drop-down menu on the top of the screen>Go to Dictate with the microphone icon that is on the right side of the screen>Click Dictate.
- Once you click the button you will hear a beep>Now the icon will turn into a red icon.
- You can now start dictating your speech or words>Recording has started when the icon turns red.
- Make sure you pronounce the word clearly and speak slowly and clearly for more accurate dictating.
- Use this keyword as you dictate along: dictate punctuation as you record along, say New line so that you can start a new line like pressing the Enter key.
- Make sure you have to dictate everything accurately and precisely>After you are done click on the Date button again to finish the process.
- You can also use the voice command to complete your dictation or stop the function.
- To know some more advanced options>You can still use the keyboard when you are using the Speech-to-text features on MS word.
- There are options to make language settings as well: Click on the downward arrow on the Dictate icon>Scroll down and click on the preferred language>There is additional Preview language also.
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