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Is there any way that we can prevent dictate to turn off (or at least extend the time that it stays on) in Word 365? I'd really like for it not to stop listening while I'm thinking about what to say.
Thanks!
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Thanks for the reply. I tried what appears to be the equivalent setting on my PC ("Speech" in Settings), which enables a speech shortcut (Windows key + H). Although speech recognition seems to work in a different way when using this option, it still cuts off after a short while.
Hey - sorry, I do not have a PC, so do not know if this would be available there. I only found this for Mac. Sorry I can't help with that.
I am aware of this, it is for MacBooks. I do not see where this is for pc's. I end up using my MacBook in the way you have suggested because the microphone does not turn off. I do not see how to set this up on a PC. I tried your suggestion but did not see the pathway you suggested. Please clarify. Thanks.