How do I set up and use Speech to Text?

Speech to Text works with all SAPI compliant speech recognition software. Most Windows computers already have it installed.

1. Click the Options button on the toolbar
2. Go to the Speech to Text tab
3. Select the Enable speech recognition checkbox
4. Select a Default profile:
• If the profile dropdown list is empty, go to the Control Panel
• Select Ease of Access
• Select Speech Recognition
• Select Advanced speech options
• Click the Train Profile button and follow the steps
• When you return to Express Scribe, the default profile will be in the dropdown list
5. Click the OK button to save your changes and close the window

Please Note: Speech to Text will only work with files that are loaded after you set it up. Any files that are already loaded into Express Scribe will need to be reloaded to utilize Speech to Text. The transcription will appear in the Notes section of Express Scribe after Speech to Text finishes running.

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