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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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Please make this a Windows feature. The dictation app auto turns off and it would be a lot better if there was an option to always stay on.
That's why everyone is taking microsoft to small claims court, they hire people that don't speak a lick of English or just dance around your question.
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Hi
Given this issue was brought up some time ago and therefore, there has been ample time for Microsoft to fix (or redesign) this feature, do we know if it has been rectified yet?
I am also frustrated at the way in which tis function turns itself off!
Regards.
It's terrible. I'm having the same problem. I'd like to write my book with this. Fat chance. It's beyond frustrating to undertaken all the voice training in Word only to discover that it switches off whenever you pause to think. Useless.