Lanterna Rally

Author: Larry Carlson

Publisher:

Published: 2017-05-06

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781546538684

Many using PCs with Microsoft operating systems from Vista to Windows 10 enjoy creating documents. Many more are not quite as enthusiastic. For many of these, it is because they lack good keyboard skills. Because of their creative drive, or out of necessity, many continue to use the keyboard whether they are good at typing or not.Whether the poor typing is due to lack of physical dexterity, training or motivation; bad habits, or for a few just plain laziness, it creates additional stress and affects productivity. Not having good typing skills, we realize how detrimental poor typing skills can be when working on a large project. Constant use of the [Backspace key] and [Delete key] is not only frustrating, but it is also inefficient, time-consuming and can all but destroy creativity.For those who are serious about improving their performance, the first key to improving effectiveness when using these operating systems is to be aware of and unlock an application that few users of these Microsoft operating systems are familiar with. Stop Typing! ...What? Yes, stop fighting the keyboard. We will present a step-by-step guide which will help anyone willing to try new technology to reduce if not almost eliminate dependence on the keyboard. By careful reading and practicing, typing will be reduced, if not eliminated. Speed will increase and results will be better. We will introduce Microsoft Windows Speech Recognition and later three dozen or so other free applications or references any writer, whatever their skill level, or need to write, will welcome as part of a new Writer's Tool Kit. They will help improve both "keyboard" efficiency and the quality of written materials. Our first goal is to raise awareness of Microsoft Windows Speech Recognition. Second, is to provide a method to make it easier to learn how to use it. Third, in addition to introducing Microsoft Windows Speech Recognition, we are also including several other applications and suggestions to further improve the quality of documents. Allow us to share our experience with Windows Speech Recognition and follow a method we have developed which will make it easier to learn and ultimately, with practice using this tutorial as a guide, help the user to incorporate Windows Speech Recognition as a primary tool in producing documents.