After users speak each sentence accurately, they are prompted with another sentence. ViaVoice then adjusts itself in accordance with the user's dictation style. NaturallySpeaking requires initial training of only a few sentences as well, but users must complete a general training session before changes to a user's speech files can be saved. During a general training session, users read a series of sentences. This process takes about 20 minutes.
Users can perform further general training by dictating a number of supplemental texts.
The more users train, the better the accuracy. Neither of these basic word processors rivals the feature set of either Word or WordPerfect. The basic word processors serve as intermediaries whose primary function is to convert speech into text. With NaturallySpeaking, users can accomplish this task with voice commands. NaturallySpeaking supports RTF and text only.