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sfrydman
Sep 25, 2020Copper Contributor
Getting Excel Speech Recognition to Recognize Names
For the Excel spreadsheet I'm working on, I need the speech recognition feature to recognize names that I say. I tried adding those names to the speech recognition dictionary in Windows 10 but when I...
NikolinoDE
Sep 25, 2020Gold Contributor
If I am allowed, this may help you to find a solution.
Dictate text using Speech Recognition
I would be happy to know if I could help.
Nikolino
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sfrydman
Sep 29, 2020Copper Contributor
NikolinoDE The link you provided does not explain how to add words to the speech recognition dictionary and make sure that dictionary is linked to Excel, but thank you very much for taking the time to respond.
- NikolinoDESep 29, 2020Gold ContributorHope this info can help you
Speech Recognition Settings
https://uk.pcmag.com/gallery/122893/how-to-dictate-text-in-microsoft-office
Scroll all the way down
Nikolino
I know I don't know anything (Socrates)- sfrydmanOct 01, 2020Copper Contributor
NikolinoDE Thanks very much! I discovered what the confusion was. Even after adding words to the dictionary, I had been using Win + H to dictate because I had read somewhere that that's what you're supposed to do. I finally realized that Win + H is completely unnecessary for my task and, in fact, counterproductive. Thank you for taking the time to assist. 🙂
- NikolinoDEOct 01, 2020Gold ContributorI was happy to have helped you, even if only indirectly. Most of the time, when we talk about a problem, we end up finding a solution.
I wish you a pleasant day / night with health, joy and love.
Nikolino
I know that I know nothing (Socrates)