Voice recognition software can enter data into most of the common office applications, like Microsoft Office or WordPerfect. The software can operate in both the text input mode and the command mode. The text input mode allows the speaker to enter text directly into an application. ViaVoice , Naturally Speaking , and VoiceXPress all have top ratings. FreeSpeech98 was inferior, but FreeSpeech2000 is competitive.
All packages require training.
Both the computer and the speaker need to be trained. Speaker must be deliberate and provide consistent delivery. The initial training period is typically 15 minutes. The software further adapts and learns as additional corrections are entered manually. The software automatically scans document files to add additional words to the local vocabulary.