Being Mute in 2021

[Heather R]

Ellie, Barry, David, many thanks for your suggestions x

[matthew55]

I have sort of sorted phone calls. I save phrases on my speech app like name, yes, no ect. Then when the phone rings I put the speaker on and hold it close to the app. It has worked but not every time. 😉x

[Beemer]

Is there a speech to text application for PC's, and if there is, what would you advise please?
My keyboard typing is tiresome as I can only use my thumbs on the keyboard on a sliding shelf under the desk, whilst my fingers support my hands on the desk top, if that makes sense.
Dave

[Ellie]

Dave, check your PC settings to see if there is speech control. My Win10 PC has speech recognition (I have never used it, obvs!) and iPads have similar.

[Ellie]

Also, Microsoft365 has a 'Dictate' function in Word and Outlook which is pretty good - I tested it whilst listening to an audiobook 😄

As for commercial products, look at Dragon software - no idea if it can be provided for you or if it's worth paying £180 for. x

[Beemer]

Also, Microsoft365 has a 'Dictate' function in Word and Outlook which is pretty good - I tested it whilst listening to an audiobook 😄

As for commercial products, look at Dragon software - no idea if it can be provided for you or if it's worth paying £180 for. x

Dragon software sounds familiar, I believe when I was being overloaded with information about MND, shortly after diagnosis, that was mentioned, so it must hold some credence. Thanks Ellie.

[Beemer]

Word recognition in Windows 10 very frustrating, and a waste of time, it didnt even recognise the swear words I ultimately threw at it.
Time to look at the commercial products.

[David R]

I use Proloquo4text on my computer, works well. Same as I use on my iPhone and iPad and you can just share any phrases you’ve set up on one of them