How to Select a Voice Driver on Microsoft XP
Converting text to speech can be a useful aid for computer users or those with developmental disabilities. Many operating systems come with a voice driver that enables speech recognition. Microsoft Windows XP is no different. You can access text-to-speech recognition capabilities in a variety of Microsoft programs, including Microsoft Office. By selecting and enabling Microsoft XP voice drivers, you can convert type into talk in no time.
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Instructions
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Open the "Add/Remove Programs" option in your computer's Control Panel.
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Click on "Microsoft Office" and then choose "Change."
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Choose the "Add/Remove Features" option and then click on "OK."
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Select "Office Shared Features" on the Features To Install menu. Double-click the "Alternative User Input" option and select the "Speech" option from the list.
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Click on "Run from My Computer" and click the "Update" button.
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Open "Microsoft Office" when finished and select the "Speech" option from the Tools menu to select and enable the voice drivers.
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