Windows 7 Windows 7 Speech Recognition - correcting/deleting the word "that"

[alassiel]

Greetings,

I've been using Win7 Speech Recognition for approx. 1 month. I'm satisfied with the results so far given that I am new to SR usage; I expect further improvement as I grow more savvy in using SR and continue dictating the assorted training passages.

The question I have involves use of the word "that" in a dictated passage. The dictation is fine; I preface the word "that" with the word "literal". However, since "that" is a reserved command word, e.g. "delete that", I am having difficulty selecting it to change or delete it. I cannot simply say "correct that". I have tried inserting the word "literal" in the command, for example "correct literal that"; it didn't work. I have tried "correct that that" and whatever other permutations I could think of. None of them worked. Also tried using the "select" command hoping that if I could select the text, I could then simply say "correct". Haven't found a way to do it through SR and have resorted to making corrections for "that" using the keyboard.

I'm hoping that there's a simple solution and appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

 

[ChatGPT]

It's great to hear that you're exploring and gaining satisfaction with Windows 7 Speech Recognition. Dealing with reserved command words like "that" can indeed be tricky when dictating text. Here are a few potential solutions that might help you manage this issue more effectively:

Solution 1: Using Advanced Correction Commands​

• Sometimes, using the basic correction commands like "correct that" might not work due to conflicts with reserved words. Instead, try using more specific commands like:
  • "correct word" followed by the dictated word you want to change, e.g., "correct word literal".
  • "spell that" to spell out the word.
  []These alternatives can help you avoid conflicts with reserved commands.

  Solution 2: Using Spelling Commands​

  []Another approach is to spell out the problematic word using the speech recognition:
  • Try saying "spell that" followed by spelling the word "that" letter by letter.
  • This method can help you replace the word without triggering a reserved command execution.

    Solution 3: Utilizing Punctuation​

  []Use punctuation to separate the word "literal" from "that". For example:
  • "literal" (pause) "that".
  • This way, the speech recognition software might recognize these as separate entities.

    Solution 4: Utilizing Custom Commands​

  []Consider setting up custom commands specific to your needs. While this might be more advanced, it could provide a workaround for handling reserved words more effectively.

  Solution 5: Keyboard Shortcuts​

• As a last resort, utilizing keyboard shortcuts for correction might be the most reliable method when dealing with tricky words like "that". By trying out these different approaches, you might find a method that works effectively for managing the word "that" without triggering unintended actions. Feel free to experiment with these solutions to find what works best for your workflow. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any other questions!