Simple Dictation (SAPI 5.3)

Microsoft Speech API 5.3

Simple Dictation

Introduction

Simple Dictation is a rudimentary application showcasing speech recognition dictation processes.

Using Simple Dictation

As the name implies it is a simple application that only displays the text of speech recognition. To use Simple Dictation, begin speaking into the microphone after the application launches. The results of the speech recognition display in the text box. There are no other controls for Simple Dictation. Dictation cannot be turned off through the application and different grammars may not be used. In addition, text normalization is not supported so that saying "five dollars" will produce the phrase "five dollars" rather than "$5." Other substitutions are not supported either such as new line or paragraph.

Speak at a normal rate and volume for best results. Do not pause unnecessarily or excessively between words. Speech recognition yields the best results from natural speech patterns.

Options

Exit

Quits Simple Dictation. Simple Dictation may also be exited by clicking on the close button in the title bar.