Speech Direct - Use on Websites

The use of Speech Direct will be extended to browser-based systems as organisations increasingly move away from native applications.

The following web browser are supported:

Browser extension

You need to install the Speech Direct browser client.

Go to the Chrome Web Store and add it to your browser. This link only works for the Chrome web browser.

Browser extension in the Chrome web store

Use the link to get the Speech Direct add-on from Microsoft. This link only works for the Edge web browser.

Browser extension for Edge Add-ons

If you are using webforms you can navigate the page in two ways:

• conventionally using the keyboard or mouse

• using your voice

To navigate websites with your voice you need to set up commands to simulate your keyboard or mouse action.

Typical commands you would use in a webform are:

Create each as a command; name them as in the example bullet list.

Sample of the command for the Tab key

Name the command “Next field” (or what you naturally would say)
Select the command type Key
Place the cursor in the field and hit the respective key on your keyboard - here the tab key to jump to the next input field

Save the command. And repeat this process to set up further keyboard action commands.

In a webform it works like depicted below:

Webform sample

Activate the microphone of your Speech Direct app and navigate to the first field using your voice (or keyboard input).

Dictate the content.

To move to the next field say the command name you have given for this action (here: "next field").

=> The cursor will jump to the next field where you can continue your dictation.

NOTE: Pause briefly before and after saying a command so it is clearly recognised by the app.

Detailed information on setting up commands can be found in the Complete User Guide for Speech Direct attached at the end of the article.