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W ordTalk. Quick Guide. What’s W ordTalk ?. W ordTalk is a simple text to speech tool that can be installed in Microsoft Word. It can read text out loud while it highlights the spoken word. WordTalk Toolbar. Word Talk. What’s W ordTalk ?.
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WordTalk Quick Guide Debbie Hebert, PT, ATP
What’s WordTalk? • WordTalk is a simple text to speech tool that can be installed in Microsoft Word. It can read text out loud while it highlights the spoken word. WordTalk Toolbar
What’s WordTalk? • WordTalk can also be utilized as a talking word processor. Text can be read back as the user types into a MS Word document. A talking dictionary is included to support spelling.
What’s WordTalk? • WordTalk is a free tool from www.wordtalk.org.uk • Once downloaded and installed in MS Word, WordTalk appears as an add-on toolbar.
What’s WordTalk? • Settings allow changes to features such as reading voice, speed, highlighting and reading unit.
WordTalk Video • Demonstration video: http://youtu.be/SicL4gkIR5g
To Get Started with WordTalk 1. Download WordTalk from www. Wordtalk.org.uk
To Get Started with WordTalk 2. Install WordTalk in MS Word
To Get Started with WordTalk 3. Use the Toolbar Guide to learn about tools and settings.
For More Information • WordTalk Support – www.wordtalk.org.uk • “CallScotland” YouTube Channel – two video demonstrations of WordTalk installations in different versions of MS Word • For better quality voices- install Kurzweil 3000 (available within district) on your computer or purchase high quality SAPI5 Voices. (Google SAPI5 voices)