Switch between using Dictation and Voice Command modes - Word

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Switch between using Dictation and Voice Command modes

Applies to: Microsoft Office Access 2003, Excel 2003, FrontPage 2003, Outlook 2003, PowerPoint 2003, Publisher 2003, Word 2003

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

Use Dictation mode

To turn the words you speak into text, click Dictation on the Language bar or say "dictation."

Use Voice Command mode

To select menu, toolbar, dialog box (U.S. English only), and task pane (task pane: A window within an Office application that provides commonly used commands. Its location and small size allow you to use these commands while still working on your files.) (U.S. English only) items by using your voice, click Voice Command on the Language bar or say "voice command."