Directing Your Computer with Voice Commands

Windows Vista includes a powerful speech-recognition program that makes it possible for you to use your voice to command the computer. Although speech recognition is designed primarily for people who have difficulty using the keyboard and/or the mouse, the ability to direct Windows and your other programs with your voice has a certain authoritative appeal. And, as with the mouse or the keyboard, there are numerous ways to accomplish any specific task.

Start Speech Recognition

  1. Start Windows Speech Recognition from the Start menu if it isn’t already running. If it’s running but sleeping, say "Start listening." ...

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