" Pause dictation "
To invoke this command, say: " Pause dictation "
" Mute dictation "

Say "Pause dictation" in order to pause dictation. While dictation is paused, it is not further possible to dictate free text within the dictation environment, but it is still possible to change selections through voice commands and perform corrections.
 
 
Requirements to access the " Pause dictation " voice command
 

  • The microphone needs to be on.

    • If the microphone is already on, the SpeechVibe icon in the system tray is . This requirement is then fulfilled.

    If the SpeechVibe icon in the system tray is , then the microphone is sleeping. To turn it on, you can:
    • Say " microphone on ".
    • Say the attention word. The default attention word that you can change in your preferences is " computer ". When the attention word is recognized, the microphone will be turned on but SpeechVibe will turn it back to sleep after 10 to 30 seconds (depending on your preferences) following the last recognized command.
    • Click on the icon with the left mouse button.
    • Click on the icon with the right mouse button and select the Microphone on item from the menu.
    If the SpeechVibe icon in the system tray is , then the microphone is off. To turn it on, you can:
    • Click on the icon with the left mouse button.
    • Click on the icon with the right mouse button and select the Microphone on item from the menu.
    If the SpeechVibe icon in the system tray is , then the microphone is off and not available. To turn it on, you need to:
    1. Click on the icon in order to bring the modal window blocking the microphone to the front. Typically, the preference window causes the microphone to become unavailable since SpeechVibe can't be used while it is modifying its own settings.
    2. Close the modal window so that the microphone is restored to its original state.
    If the SpeechVibe icon in the system tray is , then an error occured. Restart SpeechVibe by right-clicking on and then selecting the Exit menu item and relaunching SpeechVibe from the Start Windows menu. If after relaunching SpeechVibe the error icon reappears, contact SpeechVibe's technical support.

  • Dictation needs not to be paused.

    • If the microphone icon in the dictation environment, as seen in the image below, is visible, the dictation is not paused as required for this voice command to be available.

  • SpeechVibe needs to be in dictation mode.

    • If the status icon associated with dictation has a green background (as shown below within the red circle), then SpeechVibe is in dictation mode.

    If the status icons are not visible, say " Flash SpeechVibe " and they will be shown momentarily.
     
    Another indication that SpeechVibe is in dictation mode is that the dictation environment will be visible, as seen over the status icons in the previous image.

  • The built-in command " Pause dictation " needs to be enabled for the context (by default it is).

    • In SpeechVibe, every command can be disabled or customized accordingly to the speaker's wishes. From the 'Built-in commands' page in the preferences, ensure that the Pause dictation voice command has the 'Enable built-in ways to invoke' check box selected. In order to see that user-interface, you will need to switch to the 'Advanced view' in the preferences window.

    Screenshot: 'Built-in commands' preferences page's advanced view where you may find the Pause dictation voice command (click on picture to enlarge)

    Should the built-in command " Pause dictation " have the 'Enable built-in ways to invoke' check-box not selected, then it is not possible to say " Pause dictation " and have it recognized by SpeechVibe. In that event, the ways to invoke the voice command Pause dictation is not by saying " Pause dictation " but by saying it as described in the 'Custom ways to invoke'. If 'Custom ways to invoke' is empty and 'Enable built-in ways to invoke' check-box is not selected, then it is not possible to invoke the voice command " Pause dictation ".

  • IMPORTANT: SpeechVibe needs to be actively listening.

    • When the microphone is on or sleeping and it is actively listening, the microphone icon's border in the system tray moves. If you do not see the icon's border move, SpeechVibe or Windows is busy on another task. Do not talk when SpeechVibe is not actively listening. Instead wait for the icon in the system tray to move again before talking.
    Default accuracy required:  Low accuracy
    See also:  " <Any word(s)> ", "  ", " Resume dictation "
    This documentation is intended for SpeechVibe version 2.1. For the latest on SpeechVibe, refer to SpeechVibe's official web-site.
     
     
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