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Format text by using speech recognition

Applies to: Microsoft Office Word 2003

 

This feature is available in the Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English (U.S.), and Japanese language versions of Microsoft Office.

  1. If the microphone is not already turned on, click Microphone Button image on the Language bar.
  2. On the Language bar, click Voice Command Button image.
  3. Select the text you want to format by using your voice.

For example, you can say:

  • "Select next word"
  • "Select last word"
  • "Select next line"
  • "Select last line"
  • "Select paragraph"
  1. Say the command you want.

For example, say "bold" or "underline." Or to change the font, say "font" or "font face," and then say "Tahoma."

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You can also select text by using your mouse or keyboard.