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What is Vocola 3?

Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) proves to be quite efficient in specific applications like MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, enabling smooth dictation that allows users to insert text directly into documents and issue commands such as "Delete hedgehog" to manipulate targeted text. Conversely, in applications that lack optimization for WSR, such as MS Excel, Gmail, and various programming environments, users face challenges since the spoken words fail to be integrated into the text, and commands cannot reference existing content in the document. Vocola offers a solution to these challenges by permitting direct dictation in applications that are not friendly to WSR and making it easier to correct or modify the last spoken phrase. Both Vocola and WSR share the same speech profile, which means that any improvements made through training, corrections, or changes to the speech dictionary benefit dictation performance in both tools alike. However, on the Vista operating system, users encounter significant difficulties in non-friendly applications as every spoken command activates the correction panel, making the feature nearly worthless. Thus, while WSR serves a useful purpose in compatible applications, its effectiveness is substantially diminished when used in others, highlighting the need for better compatibility across a wider range of software.

What is Apple Dictation?

Apple Dictation is a built-in feature in macOS that enables users to input text vocally in any application that accepts text entry. After activating the feature, users can start it by using the Microphone key, a custom keyboard shortcut, or by choosing Start Dictation, and they can end it by pressing the Escape key, the same shortcut, or the Microphone key once more. For Apple silicon Mac users, it is possible to continue typing while using dictation; the feature will resume listening once the user stops typing. Users can also give voice commands to add emoji, punctuation, new lines, and paragraphs, with the system automatically inserting commas, periods, and question marks in supported languages. Dictation can accommodate text of any length and will automatically stop after 30 seconds of silence. If macOS encounters uncertainty with a word, it highlights the text for users to select an alternative or correct it manually. Furthermore, users can activate multiple Dictation languages and switch between them seamlessly while speaking, along with the option to choose their desired microphone or let macOS select one automatically. This versatility not only enhances productivity but also significantly improves accessibility across various macOS applications, making it an invaluable tool for users.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Gmail
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

Integrations Supported

Gmail
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Vocola 3

Date Founded

2002

Company Website

vocola.net/v3/Dictation.asp

Company Facts

Organization Name

Apple

Date Founded

1976

Company Location

United States

Company Website

support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-dictation-mh40584/mac

Categories and Features

Speech Recognition

Audio Capture
Automatic Form Fill
Automatic Transcription
Call Analysis
Concatenated Speech
Continuous Speech
Customizable Macros
Multi-Languages
Specialty Vocabularies
Speech-to-Text Analysis
Variable Frequency
Voice Recognition

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