XL2002: Unable to Interrupt Speech Processing with Keyboard Command (282148)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2002
This article was previously published under Q282148

SYMPTOMS

When you press a key on the keyboard to interrupt the speech processing of a dictated phrase or command, speech processing is not interrupted as expected.

You expect speech-recognition functionality to be interrupted when you take an action with either the mouse or keyboard.

WORKAROUND

To interrupt speech recognition, press ESC or click the active cell.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Speech recognition is a feature in Microsoft Office XP that allows you to dictate text into Office programs. With this feature, you can select menu, toolbar, and dialog box items by using your voice.

For more information about speech recognition, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type use speech recognition in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/27/2001
Keywords:kbbug KB282148
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