[61st] Utilizing reading and voice recognition in Word (1) | Smart Work Research Institute

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Video conferences have become widespread at once.You can also see the use of headsets and earphone microphones for smartphones on your computer.So, I will introduce the sound reading and text input twice in a row from this time.For the first time, we will deliver the sound reading.

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　When you hear that you read it out by voice, many people think, "Will you read it in a mechanical voice?"In fact, that's right, the voice reading out of Word is just mechanical.

　But still, it is often useful.If you read the documents endlessly on the computer screen, your eyes will get tired.In such a case, if you use reading out, you can grasp the contents even if you close your eyes.

　In addition, you can find typos and omissions that are difficult to notice even if you read it visually by reading it out by voice.For example, the sentence "I want to meet a meeting" is over one "I" in Mistpe and the like.

　Even if such a sentence is included in the long sentence, it may not be surprising.However, if you read it out by voice, you will find mistakes firmly.

　Word's audio reading has been added as a standard function.However, in fact, it is not included in the ribbon command, so it is necessary to add it.

　First, add the "voice reading" command to the quick access toolbar.Press the pull -down button to the right of the quick access toolbar, and it will be displayed in the command list.

　Next, just put the cursor in the position you want to read, just execute the added command.

　Also, when it ends, press the command button again.

　In addition, if you use a personal computer speaker, it will annoy the surroundings, so you want to use earphones and headsets as much as possible.Wireless earphones for smartphones are also available by pairing with Bluetooth.

　Next time, I will introduce text input by voice.

Add "voice reading out" to the quick access toolbar

Press the button of the quick access toolbar to start playing

While reading out.The part you are reading is displayed gray

When finished, press the button again

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