Windows Speech Recognition is a feature developed by Microsoft that allows users to control their desktop interface, dictate text in documents and emails, navigate websites, execute keyboard shortcuts, and operate the mouse cursor using voice commands. Here is how you can set it up and use it:
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Set Up a Microphone:
- Before you begin, ensure you have a microphone connected to your system.
- Click on the Start button, then select Settings > Time & language > Speech.
- Under Microphone, click the Get started button. The Speech wizard will guide you through the setup process. If any microphone issues are detected, the wizard will provide options to address them.
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Teach Windows to Recognize Your Voice:
- Press Windows logo key + Ctrl + S to open the Set up Speech Recognition wizard.
- Follow the instructions on the Welcome to Speech Recognition page.
- If you’ve already set up speech recognition, pressing the same shortcut will open it directly.
- To retrain your computer for better voice recognition, press the Windows logo key, type Control Panel, and select it from the results.
- In Control Panel, go to Ease of Access > Speech Recognition > Train your computer to better understand you.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
- After setup, you can choose to take a tutorial to learn more about speech recognition. To do so, select Start Tutorial in the wizard window or skip it by choosing Skip Tutorial.
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Start Using Speech Recognition:
- You’re now ready to use speech recognition! You can dictate text, control your PC, and perform various tasks using voice commands.
Remember that this feature can be quite helpful for hands-free interaction with your computer. Feel free to explore the various voice commands and enjoy the convenience of Windows Speech Recognition!
For more detailed instructions, you can also check out the video tutorials available online:
- Windows 10 Speech Recognition Software Tutorial (8 minutes)
- How to Use Speech Recognition in Windows 11 (14 minutes)
- Voice Typing vs. Windows Speech Recognition in Windows 11 (9 minutes)