Modern technologies of voice input and output of information provide users with a lot of opportunities to make work easier and save time. No one will be surprised anymore by the program for turning text into a voice, nor by the one that types everything that you say instead of you. There is still much to develop in this direction, but today you can find quite decent services and software for verbal communication with a computer. Speech recognition systems digitize the sound coming from the microphone and identify the information by referring to the available dictionaries (software can support different languages \u200b\u200band have a large vocabulary), after which they display the already printed text or set various commands.
The technology is actively used on smartphones, tablets and other devices, where by default there may be programs that “understand” the user's language, which is very convenient to operate. For advanced users, it has long been a novelty to use speech instead of a set of commands, queries in the browser search bar from the keyboard. But progress does not stand still and the transformation of voice into text in more substantial volumes is also becoming commonplace. The use of special programs, browser extensions and online services for speech data entry allows you to partially free your hands and not strain your eyes, as well as complete tasks faster. This is invaluable for representatives of many professions, including lawyers, doctors, writers, copywriters and other professionals working with a set of texts.
Despite the fact that usually people who write a lot do it quickly enough and the typing speed quite keeps up with the thought, it often makes sense to use the program. Typing by voice will help out if, for some reason, it is inconvenient to type by hand, your hands are busy with other things, or they can get tired of long work. Also, do not forget about people with disabilities - for them such innovations are simply salvation. On the other hand, not everyone knows the "blind typing" method, does not type at the right pace, or is simply lazy. Many writers, journalists and other personalities have used the voice recorder for decades to say the desired text faster and not let thoughts slip away. For the same purpose, voice typing programs are used today.
Of course, the transformation of dictated information into a printed version is not yet at the highest level. After the program translates the voice into text, it will definitely need to be corrected, since some words may not be present in the software dictionaries, as well as due to phrases incorrectly decoded by the device, which may be associated with the operation of the microphone or indistinct pronunciation. Technologies are not yet so perfect, because development requires a lot of capital investment, but there are definitely some shifts. The farthest in this area is Google, which produces numerous software products, including applications for recording and converting voice to text.
The user can choose the most convenient option for himself, use the software by downloading it to a PC or use web resources. Programs for translating speech and audio recordings into text may be freely available for download or distributed on a commercial basis.
A voice typing program that uses the Google Voice API, recognizes speech in more than 50 languages, a choice of interface is available (Russian, English) and there is a wide range of options, including transferring the recognized text to editors, the ability to add your own commands and assign "hot keys "to activate / stop the recording process for recognition. The MSpeech application is completely free, despite this its functionality and quality of work are at a decent level. Unfortunately, the program will not be able to function without an Internet connection.
Voco
The voice typing application has a large vocabulary of 85,000 words. In extended versions of the program, additional thematic dictionaries are included, thanks to which the use of terminology is available. The Voco Professional and Voco Enterprise software, in addition to dictation via the device microphone, also recognize audio recordings. Punctuation is performed on command, and in the case of translating audio format recordings into text, punctuation marks are placed automatically. The program is distributed on a paid basis and is available for versions of Windows 7 and higher. A big plus of the software is the ability to use it without an Internet connection, which is very convenient if you write a lot, but often you are outside the network coverage area.
An extension for Microsoft Office was released in 2017, and you can use the tool by installing it in addition to the package. Dictate is not enabled by default in updated versions of Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. The free add-on allows you to type text by voice in more than 20 languages \u200b\u200bof the world and has a translation function in 60 languages. You can download the tool on the official Microsoft website, choosing the appropriate system bit. After a simple installation of the downloaded Dictate file using the installation wizard, the Dictation tab will appear in Word, where you can dictate text and, if necessary, translate into another language. For those who work with this editor, this is a great option to speed up the pace of productivity, instead of banging on the keys for hours.
Google's Free SpeechPad Voice Notebook is an excellent tool for converting speech to text information format. To use the service requires the installation of the Google Chrome browser, which is not convenient for everyone, but the functionality is definitely worthy of attention. The notebook can be used by owners of Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems, Internet connection is required. The online service provides options for converting audio and video into text, translating into other languages, for convenience, you can assign "hot keys". In addition, by installing the SpeechPad extensions, you have additional options for direct text input. The integration module for the operating system will allow the use of speech input in each of the applications installed on the system.
Another product for typing using voice from Google, respectively, by analogy with the SpeechPad notebook, is launched in the Chrome browser. Voisnot can be installed as an extension or an application on a computer. Whichever option you choose, mastering the tool is easy. You can start the recording procedure by clicking on the microphone icon, then just type a message by voice. To avoid a large number of mistakes, you need to speak clearly and distinctly, making small pauses.
This tool for converting speech to text also prints well under dictation, checks the results for punctuation and grammatical errors, and has the function of translating text information into different languages. In addition, the advantage of using the app is the much-needed option, which offers a choice of options for words that TalkTyper did not recognize accurately, they will be highlighted.
How to improve the quality of speech input on your computer
Any service or program for processing speech, converting it into a text form will work better if all conditions are provided for this, because the quality of writing directly depends on a properly configured microphone, user diction, and the absence of additional noise accompaniment. Do not hope that the voice recognizer will work correctly if there are obvious speech defects. To reduce the number of errors and devote less time to correcting the text, the following conditions must be met:
- For correct speech conversion, clear pronunciation and the absence of extraneous sounds are required. If you pronounce the words with the arrangement of punctuation marks as clearly as possible, you won't have to edit the text too long;
- Before performing work, you must configure the microphone. If it is not possible to eliminate extraneous noise, it is better to reduce its sensitivity and pronounce the words louder and more clearly;
- You do not need to pronounce too long phrases, seasoned with many complex syntactic structures.
If you follow these recommendations and get used to dictating correctly, the program will write text with a minimum of errors, which will have a beneficial effect on your productivity. At the same time, it is not yet necessary to consider speech input as a 100% alternative to keyboard typing, corrections will definitely be required, but for many users this opportunity makes everyday tasks easier.
Hello dear readers! Here is the most unusual article of our blog, because it was written using voice typing. Therefore, today we will discuss with you how to type text with a voice.
It is a method of typing text using speech that is transmitted through a microphone. This topic is very relevant for those who work with large volumes, for example, bloggers, as well as people with disabilities. Or for those who have not yet mastered the computer keyboard.
Voice dialing services
There are services that work online and there are programs that are installed on a computer.
Online services
- Speechpad
This is a free development of Google Chrome, which, accordingly, only works in this browser. I think this will not be a problem, because this is the best browser, and if you still do not use it, then read the article about. Notepad can be installed directly into the browser or you can use voice typing by going to their website.
- Voisnot II
Similar to the previous service, also works only in Google Chrome. Using it is elementary: we select the desired language and the application automatically prints under dictation.
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- TalkTyper
The advantages of this free service are the presence of voice prompts, the ability to view recognition options. There is also a convenient editor with which you can copy the received material, print it on a printer, translate it into foreign languages \u200b\u200bor send it by mail.
To use the set without touching the keyboard, you need to open the tab "Tools”And then click on "Voice input ..."
Various commands for editing and formatting are still available only in English, but for Russian they are supported punctuation commands:
- "dot",
- "comma",
- "exclamation mark",
- "question mark",
- "new line",
- "New paragraph".
Practice has shown that it is very convenient.
Programs
- Voco
A paid program that, using voice, not only prints on a computer and installs punctuation marks, but also pleases with additional options: it knows how to audio, you can also expand the version with dictionaries (for example, with legal terms or others).
Supported by operating systems from Windows 7 and up.
Price: from 1 690 rubles.
- MSpeech
It is free and can satisfy the ambitions of many users. Its appeal is that it can recognize voice in 50 languages. For convenient use there are hot keys, you can choose the sound source yourself, correct the recognized text.
Pros and cons of voice dialing
Pros:
- Thanks to these apps, freelancers can make good money by doing transcription. Many quests of this kind can be found at work-zilla exchangeIs a favorite place for newcomers to remote work. You just have to turn on the program and a little later correct the text in Word.
- Saving time and effort.
- An excellent find for people with disabilities.
- For creative people, the above proposed services are a lifesaver, all ideas can be quickly written down, simply by voiceover so as not to forget.
Unfortunately, there are minuses when working with these services:
- If there are extraneous sounds in the room where you are dictating, then the recognition of words and phrases deteriorates significantly.
- Many online applications are only available in the Google Chrome browser.
- After typing, you need to take time to edit and correct the text.
- You must have a high-quality sensitive microphone.
- Good diction is desirable to reduce the risk of errors.
Conclusion
Summing up this article, we can say that technologies have made great strides forward, and if earlier everything was required to be typed by hand, now it is quite possible to do it by simply dictating information with a voice. Of course, there is no guarantee of perfect recognition, but progress is obvious.
With the development of applications that greatly facilitate the work of remote workers, you can achieve maximum productivity and faster tasks. Therefore, we hope that this article will help you become more efficient in your work.
Leave your feedback on the work of various speech recognition services in the comments.
Good luck to you!
One of the useful features in Android is voice dialing. By learning how to use it skillfully, you can save a lot of time and perform many operations without resorting to a standard keyboard.
This type of dialing will make it possible not to be distracted by pressing sometimes very small keys. This is very convenient, for example, when you are driving a car. To perform the necessary actions, you just need to dictate your instructions to the device. But this is preceded by several elementary actions that must be carried out in advance.
First, you should place the cursor so that the standard keyboard pops up. Click on the microphone image and the device will enter voice input mode. This action is performed differently depending on the device and system version. In most cases, you need to find a microphone icon on one of the buttons (space or change the language) and hold it down.
After these actions, the voice input panel, ready to use, will appear on the screen. You can use it not only for calls or sets of SMS messages, but also in the browser. This is very convenient, especially when you need to type a long message to send or any other text.
At this moment, there will be an indicator in the form of a microphone on the device screen. Keep a close eye on the red border around it. Its thickness indicates the volume of your voice. After pronouncing a word, it will be instantly processed and recognized, after which it will be displayed in a special field.
Hello! In today's article, I want to talk about some very useful Google apps. These applications will be useful for bloggers, copywriters and all people who have something to do with working with texts. If you blog, you need to write a lot and often. These applications will make your life much easier.
Weissnot ||
One of the extensions is called Weissnot ||. Very convenient extension, saves a lot of time, includes a notebook and a dictionary. Weissnot || developed by Google experts for Google Chrome 25 and higher.
It is very simple to work with it, using the link and this icon, we find the extension, install it to our browser, then the icon appears in the visual bookmarks, it can also be pinned to the desktop. The installation is very simple, just select the Russian language, and pop-up tips will help you in mastering this voice notebook. After installation, you can change the view of the menu to your liking.
To start recording, you need to click on the button with the microphone. When she changed the color to red, the recording began and it remains only to say the text that you want to record. As a rule, to work with voice notebooks it is better to connect an external microphone, even for a laptop.
You should speak clearly, evenly and clearly pronounce the words, otherwise you will have to spend a lot of time editing the text. This is one of the advantages of voice notebooks - perfect diction.
Voice Recognition
First, the site will ask you for permission to use your microphone, click "allow" and the notebook is ready to work. No need to be afraid that the notebook is in English, at the bottom of the page set the language "Russian" and write down everything you need. In the help at the top, when opening, press the right mouse button and select "Translate into Russian".
What else is Voice Recognition convenient for? Google has taken care of integrating this app with Dropbox (cloud storage) and Google Drive (Google Drive) to which you can export your documents or simply send by email.
After a leisurely and clear dictation, the text can be selected and, using the Ctrl + C key, copy and then paste into the clipboard.
Try to work with these applications, I hope you will like them and come in handy, and in I will introduce you to a more serious program that I use myself.
Voice typing in Word is a very convenient and advanced tool. But not many people know about him. This is not surprising, since the technology was launched relatively recently: on June 27, 2017, news appeared on the official Microsoft website, in which they announced a new feature.
By default, this function is absent in the Word program and no updates will help. For this purpose, you need to use a third-party service.
This add-on allows you to enter text using voice in more than 20 languages. Moreover, it can translate words online into 60 different languages. And most importantly, this service is completely free.
In order for your office to have the opportunity to dictate, you need to follow these steps.
- Open the official developer page. Click on the Download for Office 32-bit link or For Office 64-bit click here.
In order to determine the bit capacity of your system and download the correct version of the program, press the Win + Pause / Break hotkeys.
- Click on the "Save" button.
- Run the downloaded file.
- Click on the Next button.
- We agree with the license agreement and click on "Next".
- Then click on the "Install" button.
- After a short wait, complete the installation by clicking on "Finish".
- Launch the Word editor and go to the "Dictation" tab.
- If you are not going to translate the text, then in both fields select Russian.
- Make sure you have a microphone connected and it works. Right click on the sound icon.
- Select "Recorders".
- Say something into the microphone. In this case, the scale should light up. If nothing happens, that's bad. This means that the device is turned off or does not work.
- Make sure this is the default microphone. Otherwise, typing will not be possible.
You can set the default device using the context menu (you need to right-click on the selected item).
- If everything is good, then click on the "OK" button.
- We return to the editor "Word". In order to start typing text using voice commands, you just need to click on the "Start" icon.
- Let's try to say something.
- Everything works perfectly. Agree, this is much more convenient and easier to type text. And most importantly, it is very fast. To stop recording, click on the "Stop" button.
The recording is automatically turned off if you have not accessed the Word document for a long time (were in another application) or were silent.
System requirements
In order to use this add-on and forget what "handwriting" is, you need to have "Net Framework 4.5" or later installed on your computer. If you do not have this software or you cannot determine it (the fact of installation on a PC), you will need to perform the following steps.
- Go to Microsoft's official website. Once you open this page, you will need to click on the download link.
- After that, you will be prompted to install additional updates.
- Click on the "Opt out" button.
- Run the downloaded file.
- Then there are two options: a message stating that the Net Framework is already installed or the start page of the installation.
- In this case, we see that the "Continue" button is inactive. And yet we are told that everything is fine on this computer.
Otherwise, you just need to click on the "Continue" button and wait for the installation process to complete.
Conclusion
In this article, we described how to activate speech input of text in Microsoft Word. If something doesn't work out for you, it is possible that your operating system does not meet the requirements, or you have connected the microphone incorrectly.
Please note that the quality of the text recording depends on how clearly and distinctly you pronounce the words.
Video instruction
If you still can't type using voice input, try watching this video. Perhaps additional tips will help you fix your problems.
