Windows Vista SR Tip 1: *INSERT*

The *INSERT* command is essential to know and solves two key problems:

A. *INSERT* allows you to voice-type command words out instead of triggering commands. For example, if you want to type out the command words SELECT, INSERT, or BOLD, simply say:

*INSERT SELECT*
*INSERT INSERT*
*INSERT BOLD*
*INSERT START*
*INSERT START MICROSOFT WORD*

B. If Vista SR dictation seems to stop or gets stuck, precede your dictation with *INSERT* to get dictation moving again. The *INSERT* command can be used as a push start.

Troubleshooting with *INSERT*:

For example, if you are trying to dictate and nothing seems to be happening, first look around and see if any of the *SHOW NUMBERS* are appearing in Microsoft Word's Ribbon. If so, say CANCEL. If dictation still doesn’t seem to be working, simply say:

*INSERT word or phrase*

This will often trigger things quite nicely and gave your dictation a gentle push start. You can then start dictating normally.