MacSpeech Dictate is a program developed by MacSpeech to function on the Mac OS X by Apple Inc. The traditional way of entering text in a computer is by typing it on a keyboard. The idea behind this program is to replace documentation by traditional typing with speech input. The user speaks into the microphone provided in the program package and in turn their speech will be transferred on to the computer screen.
People who intend to use speech recognition software will find MacSpeech Dictate to be very accurate. In addition to transcription, the software will perform commands such as opening different programs, scrolling, and accessing shortcuts. The usage of the mouse, therefore, becomes unnecessary. Â Furthermore, words not recognized by the program can simply be added by the usage of the vocabulary editor. Also, an important advantage of this program is that it works with all popular applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office.
MacSpeech Dictate operates in four different modes. Namely, command, dictate, spelling and sleep mode. The command mode is used to control only the functions of the machine the program is installed on. The dictate mode takes the speech as an input and types it out. In case the user inputs a word that is difficult for the program to understand, the spelling mode facilities the user by allowing him to spell the word. The sleep mode keeps the program in a standby mode and can be deactivated by a voice command to resume functioning.
MacSpeech Dictate comes in three other versions. People speaking French, Italian, German or Italian may want to purchase the International version. For medical professionals, macspeech dictate medical should be the software of choice. The medical version has a database of more than 54 medical and dental disciplines and specialties embedded in it. Law professionals also have a choice of selecting the Legal version as their software. The legal version supports a database of over 30,000 legal words and terms.
This program not only facilitates people who dislike typing, but can also serve to be a tool for people with disabilities who are unable to type. Also, it can also serve to be an important tool for people who are not familiar with the usage of computers but wish to enter important information efficiently without facing any issues.
Those who wish to buy MacSpeech dictate will receive a package that contains an installation disc, headset, speech disc and a USB dongle. The entire package costs $199 and it can be ordered directly from the program’s website itself.
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