To train speech recognition

1.

Click Speech Tools  on the Language bar.

2.

Click Training.

3.

Follow the instructions in the Microsoft Speech Recognition Training Wizard.

Note

Training the speech recognition engine is critical for improving accuracy. As you read the text aloud, the engine looks for patterns in the way you speak to help it interpret the words that you say.

A training session takes a few minutes. One training session provides good accuracy. Additional training sessions improve the accuracy.

Each person that uses speech recognition needs to conduct his or her own training. Training produces the user's speech profile.

Though the speech recognition engine filters out some background noise, a quieter environment produces improved recognition. Use a high-quality close-talk (headset) microphone.

If you make a mistake when pronouncing a word, don't worry. Just keep reading aloud. If you are stopped by a word that the training wizard cannot recognize, click Skip Word.

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Related Topics

Set up and configure your microphone

Speaking to a computer

Select a speech profile

Create a speech profile


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