Voice to Text

https://www.techradar.com/news/best-speech-to-text-app

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/best-voice-to-text-apps-4583053

I guess it depends on what format you want to work in...what the purpose of the text is...If you don't speak clearly, you may want someone who can assist you....also the length of time you will need to transcribe each session....Depends on if this is for professional use daily, or if you are speech writing, or writing your memoirs, or the great American novel...

https://dictation.io/speech

Thanks Eagle I will look into this.

If you happen to have a Mac or an iPhone, it's built in. Just look up instructions for dictation. It does work best in a low noise situation.

If you are intending to use speech to text for dictation then Windows has its own built in functionality. It also has a basic capability to control programs and apps.

If you want something much more functional yet inexpensive for heavy duty program control then I recommend you look at voiceattack. <-- click to visit website

I use voiceattack, which layers on Windows voice recognition, to control a variety of programs. Mostly those that run in VR where it's very inconvenient to use a keyboard while wearing a head mounted display. Do not be put off that voiceattack originated for use with games. It's an extremely versatile voice control program. Especially when you consider that it's only $10US.

Hooker <-- also a senior

My Thanks to every one in this fine community for tips on voice to test, I have lots to look at and I do appreciate all your great information.

It is also built in the newest version of micro$oft word

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It depends on the quality you desire.

If you receive a reasonable number of text messages, you've probably seen some pretty odd ones show up. The reason is that the voice to text programs are very good, but not perfect. Then the "computer" makes a decision on what it thinks you're trying to say. For business, I don't like this options, because the wrong message could make me lose a client - or at minimum his/her confidence in me.

If you want a business quality program, I recommend Dragon. I've used Dragon for years and each new version has improved accuracy. It's not 100%, but it's close. The drawback is the price. Here's a link to their website https://shop.nuance.com/store/nuanceus/Custom/pbpage.resp-dragon-home-bf-2013-digital?utm_medium=dr_nam_ps&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=dragon&utm_term=dragon%20soft%20ware&cvokeywordid=33|305485&cvosrc=ps.Google.dragon%20soft%20ware&utm_term=dragon%20soft%20ware&adid=324001446439&matchtype=p&addisttype=g&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ZfoBRB4EiwASUMdYUfGeyOVoF6TkPcAZwPxtEHytHDFVDvDLHXH_z8j4iHs8habUw5sOhoCJk4QAvD_BwE

They have specials, where Nuance will package a suite of programs for a highly discounted price. I was able to get their Cloud Connector, Omni Page, Power PDF, Paper Port and Dragon. What this suite does is allow me to dictate with Dragon, import scanned text to actual characters (OCR), put it on a page and create a searchable PDF. If I want to link multiple cloud (pull files from them), I can with Cloud Connector - actually I've never had the need to do it yet.

Dragon also takes into account accents and differences in speech. The program has you read text and it deciphers your own specific speech patterns to make sure the conversion is accurate. If you find an error, you let Dragon know and it'll remember so it doesn't happen again. You can also navigate through Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.

If you don't need the newest and greatest (Version 15), then try Version 13, which you can get on Ebay for 1/4 the price.

Thanks Auto Broker and to others and due to my lack of GEEK I only want to use it on my desk top and maybe my laptop. I rarely use text messages and do not have what is called a smart phone my hand set is a BLACKBERRY PASSPORT that I use just for making and receiving a phone call.

Hi Roy,

I don't have a smart phone either. For me, it's due to the short battery life, previous problems I've had with one (lost the IMEI code), chance of losing the phone (I get absent minded and leave things on the store shelf), chance of a broken screen (I drop my phone at least twice a week), but the biggest reason is that I don't want to feel that I have to check emails when I'm out. I get so many of them and if I have a smart phone, then I'll feel that I need to check. Since I don't, I let my clients know and they aren't upset when it takes me a while to answer.

So, since you don't have a smart phone, I think the best option would be to try an older version of Dragon. Here's one that you may want to try. It's version 13 and it's $30 including a headset (not a very good one, but it does work) - and it's brand new. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nuance-Dragon-Naturally-Speaking-Home-13-Version-13-0-w-Headset-NEW-RETAIL-BOX/192911303329?epid=6031752214&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2cea68e2a1:g:TkMAAOSwWiNangtB:sc:USPSFirstClass!91107!US!-1&enc=AQADAAAB0KX%2FKt4E1xf3SDqEdBclaYYjRLgn0o4tdBsJb%2B%2Fg3iw1f72MLhMJ3R0e599lKZN2JaEjaLjhqxEKi87gB6%2FDqiAkL7vGOne0Jn3VNlKPaLv8x5%2BH8LXO%2BNvOZYNDdfmKs4wkKIHZPEpVtg1RmLHkFU1R2MQjyqKc6FSOSGwFvvx2ETAl9GXynjhYUPzFkEHeqy0pKrkY2H86FApd7U%2BF%2FXTlfPmjaqSFwDWEFCCSx1H4OhZCMEoCYYBkrq1vNNGkROolznDQriU53cp8I5NtiNDv8ubBepIzuM3Nl0AEPPIJNaHFVm5i7DZiCjCxNWSroGCRcIJCQGYBIOQfXLQHtwNcxUblcMF1tnDHVhP4gS0MjQep8RAciKrKZph0wY8xeC2Xzmaz8mQRwb3zpEq8KtTALww4PEDCjbm1trSbwsdAbbb3kPg68IbjuHEYbG9H%2FoFreHe5bpoKe09NUbJjjX7Mrp4EBMIRW8nrgg%2Bc6wq8VXTfHWkqaIKikgVrjYSvX44Z%2F9chxSxWGJxykX1OfC6HbeK7yzyYtGgN2KY6H3%2FOuC%2FgmD0nvDXuv%2F3neyWJGK%2BIKK2riwROAIxSqdWrj%2FDe0FOc9iRwvjt%2FwxONTx3L&checksum=192911303329a6727cf0610d4fe6886a4ecc5b2fab61

Good luck and I hope you find a workable solution.

Thanks for the info I will pass this on to my step son who will be helping me. Much appreciated