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Lesson 6.1 Prepare to Use Speech Recognition (pg. 155)
Lesson 6.2 Use Voice Command Mode (pg. 161)
Lesson 6.3 Navigate and Edit Text (pg. 168)
Lesson 6.4 Add Punctuation and Make Corrections (pg. 172)
Lesson 6.5 Use the Scratch That and Tab Commands (pg. 177)
Lesson 6.6 Dictate Numbers (pg. 179)
Lesson 6.7 Dictate Special Symbols and Emoticons (pg. 184)
Chapter Assessment
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Configure the microphone and set up and train a user profile
Dictate text
Use Voice Command mode to perform computer operations, such as accessing menus, saving files, and printing
Edit and format text
Dictate numbers, symbols, and emoticons
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pg. 155-1596.1 Prepare to Use Speech Recognition
Who Can Use Speech Recognition?Although everyone can use speech recognition software, people with physical handicaps can especially benefit from the ability to verbally operate a computer by: Dictating text
Speaking computer commands
Learning how to use speech recognition software takes less time than learning how to key a document.
dictate To speak words for a computer to enter as text in a document.
The Language bar will appear in other Microsoft Office programs. These buttons provide quick access to speech recognition features.
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pg. 155-1596.1 Prepare to Use Speech Recognition
User ProfileIn order to effectively use speech recognition software, you must: Create a user profile
Carefully enunciate your words, particularly their beginning and ending sounds
user profile A record kept on a computer of the way a user pronounces words and the tone and speed with which the user speaks.
enunciate To pronounce words clearly, including the beginning and ending sounds of the words.
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pg. 155-1596.1 Prepare to Use Speech Recognition
What are some of the advantages of using speech recognition?
Why is it important to always speak clearly?
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pg. 160DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE
Helping Nonprofit Organizations to Thrive
Anita Guzman is a fundraising professional for a cancer patient and family support center. She ensures that the nonprofit organization will have the funding and resources necessary to continue its work with individuals and communities.
In her job, Anita uses the Internet and Microsoft Excel to: Research new funding sources
Find grant application information
Organize information into spreadsheets
Record contacts
Track deadlines
Generate financial reports
Name:Anita Guzman
Job Title:Fundraising Professional
Career Cluster:Human Services
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pg. 160DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE
Helping Nonprofit Organizations to Thrive
Anita says, “I’ve had a lifelong passion for helping people in tough situations. People who need specialized services in difficult times appreciate personal communication from caring human services professionals.”
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pg. 160DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE
Question
Why do nonprofit or human services agencies need professionals like Anita Guzman?
Possible answers include: Since those who come to nonprofit organizations
cannot/do not pay for the services they receive, someone must be employed to collect funds from other sources
Administrative employees like Anita carry out important tasks that make the services provided by these organizations possible
A poorly-run or badly-funded organization would soon collapse; someone in Anita’s position provides an environment where everyone in the organization can maintain a high level of efficient, quality service to clients
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pg. 161-1666.2 Use Voice Command Mode
Why Do We Use Speech Recognition?Speech recognition can be used in: Automobiles
Home security systems
Cell phones
Computers
Children’s toys
With speech recognition software, people can quickly learn to dictate at 120 words per minute (wpm) with 95 percent accuracy or greater.
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pg. 161-1666.2 Use Voice Command Mode
ProgramsComputer programs that use speech recognition include: Microsoft Office XP
Dragon Naturally Speaking
IBM Via Voice
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet
Speech recognition can be used in other Microsoft applications.
To access a menu, say the name of the menu when in Voice Command mode.
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pg. 161-1666.2 Use Voice Command Mode
Dictation and Voice Command ModesWhen dictating, you alternate between: Dictation mode
Voice Command mode
Dictation mode The mode in which the computer enters words and characters on the screen exactly as they are spoken.
Voice Command mode The mode in which the computer uses spoken words as instructions rather than as literal text.
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pg. 161-1666.2 Use Voice Command Mode
Voice Commands Following are some commands you can use in Voice Command mode:
Voice Command Action
Cut Deletes selected text
Copy Copies selected text
Paste Inserts text that has been cut or copied
File, Save Saves a document
File, Print Sends a document to a printer
File, Exit Closes a document
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pg. 161-1666.2 Use Voice Command Mode
When would you use Dictation mode?
When would you use Voice Command mode?
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pg. 168-1716.3 Navigate and Edit Text
Improving DictationTo improve your computer’s speech recognition accuracy: Speak words clearly and distinctly
Talk at a normal speed
Do not pause between syllables in a word
Do not blend words together
Try to complete each sentence without pausing
Speak at a normal volume
Turn off the microphone when the program is not in use
You can use shortcut keys to move through your document.
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pg. 168-1716.3 Navigate and Edit Text
Navigating a DocumentYou can use the following Voice Commands to navigate within a document:
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pg. 168-1716.3 Navigate and Edit Text
List ways to improve the accuracy of your dictation.
Can you recall the navigation commands you have learned?
Close your book and list as many commands as you can remember.
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pg. 172-1756.4 Add Punctuation and Make Corrections
Punctuation CommandsYou can add punctuation marks as you dictate text by: Pausing briefly before saying punctuation
commands Saying each command as one complete term Being careful not to overemphasize individual
syllables
You can use shortcut keys to move through your document.
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pg. 172-1756.4 Add Punctuation and Make Corrections
Following are some common punctuation commands:
You can use shortcut keys to move through your document.
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pg. 172-1756.4 Add Punctuation and Make Corrections
Correcting TextWhen you use speech recognition software’s Correction feature, you will be improving the program’s accuracy.
Correction feature Allows a user to correct mistakes in dictated text while also recording the corrections as part of the user profile settings.
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pg. 172-1756.4 Add Punctuation and Make Corrections
How can using the Correction feature benefit you in two ways?
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pg. 176DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE
Creating Spaces That Inspire
Eric Searcy is an architect and project manager for a commercial and residential architectural firm. He works with a team of architects to design and construct buildings for businesses and communities.In his job, Eric uses digital drawing tools, a Tablet PC, Microsoft Word, and a PDA to: Make the design process more efficient
Sketch and record ideas during project meetings
More easily communicate with clients and vendors
Store business contact information, appointments, and project notes
Explain ideas, plans, and work in progress to clients in a language they can read easily
Name:Eric Searcy
Job Title:Architect
Career Cluster:Architecture and Construction
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pg. 176DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE
Creating Spaces That Inspire
Eric says, “My objective as an architect is to make buildings and spaces that are functional and uplift the human spirit.”
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pg. 176DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE
Question
How has modern technology allowed for improvements in the architectural process? Explain your answer.
Possible answers include: Streamlining the communication process between
clients and designers to ensure that the process proceeds efficiently and with the approval of both sides
Eliminating some unnecessary paperwork
Allowing for easy transferal of ideas and designs between clients and/or members of a design team
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pg. 177-1786.5 Use the Scratch That and Tab Commands
Several Ways to Erase TextSpeech recognition software allows you to erase text using a: Backspace command—erases the character to the
left of the insertion point
Clear command—erases selected text
Scratch That CommandUse the Scratch That command to remove the last word or combination of words spoken.
Tab CommandWith the Tab command, you can: Indent paragraphs
Create lists
Create outlines
A quick way to select a single word is to place the insertion point anywhere within the word and double-click.
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How can you erase text using a keyboard?
How is this process similar to using speech recognition to erase text?
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pg. 179-1826.6 Dictate Numbers
Enter Numbers with Speech RecognitionWith Speech recognition software, you can enter numbers as: Numerals
Dates
Fractions
Decimals
Currency
Phone numbers
Time
TechniquesWhen dictating a date, do not pause between the month, day, and year.
Speech recognition can be used with other Microsoft applications in addition to Word. Try it with Excel and PowerPoint.
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pg. 179-1826.6 Dictate Numbers
How do you use numbers in your daily life?
What types of numbers do you think you would most likely need to use when dictating or writing?
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pg. 184-1866.7 Dictate Special Symbols and Emoticons
What Are Symbols?The most commonly used symbols fall into the categories of: Punctuation marks (! ; “”)
Mathematical operators ($, +, *)
View more of these special characters by selecting the Insert menu in a word processing program and choosing Symbol.
What Are Emoticons?You can use character combinations called emoticons to express an emotional message in: E-mail
Instant messaging
Typed or handwritten notes
Symbols and special characters can be used in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
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pg. 184-1866.7 Dictate Special Symbols and Emoticons
How can emoticons be used?
Do you ever use them?
List the types of documents they are often used in.
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Chapter AssessmentChapter Assessment
Describe a user profile. (Lesson 6.1)
Answer:A user profile is a record kept on a computer of the way a user pronounces words and the tone and speed with which the user speaks. A user profile is used to train the computer to recognize individual speech patterns.
Question 1
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Name three speech recognition programs. (Lesson 6.2)
Answer:Examples of speech recognition programs include Microsoft Office XP, Dragon Naturally Speaking, IBM Via Voice, and Microsoft Windows XP Tablet.
Question 2
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How could speech recognition software be used to benefit businesses today?
Answers may include: That at 120 words per minute (wpm) and with 95
percent accuracy, speech recognition software can increase employee productivity.
Additionally, speech recognition software may reduce costs, for example, by decreasing the number of employees needed to answer calls at a call center.
Question 3
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