Stop dictate from turning off in Word 365

Anonymous
2020-02-17T22:44:03+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-11T18:57:17+00:00

    one thing you might try if not done already:  go to Word online.  There the mic is floating, a bit more accessible to where your mouse will be. And maybe for you, will last a bit longer, without shutting off when you touch the keyboard. Maybe that system will work better for you.  For me, using the regular Word, the mic shuts off after 23 seconds.  So looks like it is quite variable between users. I guess I should consider myself lucky.  I use a Mac

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-12-11T17:28:40+00:00

    Same as others... totally useless function.  I need to check software outputs, dictate notes, back to software, more notes, etc.  I have to use the keyboard while dictating and it shuts off every time I touch the keyboard.  Can't use it at all.  And I agree with others... don't call it a feature when it's just something the developers guessed badly on.  Please fix this!

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-12-11T14:09:00+00:00

    That's a shame, it seems to work a little better for me

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-12-11T13:09:10+00:00

    I'm afraid the ALT and Windows key options didn't fare any better than the Word dictation icon - they switched off after a few seconds.

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