The software is compatible with digital multi-media sound cards such as the Sound Blaster. Protalk supports a wide range of commercially available internal and external voice synthesizers. Protalk for Windows is automated, so no configurations are needed to start using the program. Its multiple read-out hot keys are applicable to most Windows programs. The command keys are focused around the number pad.
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Slimware will also navigate the mouse in Windows, automatically identifying each item of information as the mouse is moved. The mouse Audio Sensor allows the user to hear the mouse pointer move on the screen. A horizontal or vertical mouse locking guarantees straight movement of the mouse pointer in any direction. Control of the mouse pointer can also be achieved from the keyboard. A Help Mode gives access to the location on the keyboard of any Window Bridge command as well as to a Quick Reference Tutorial for any Window Bridge feature.