janousek
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Q: how can I spell out names in pages dictation

I need to spell out various peoples names in pages by voice dictation, not by typing on keyboard.   Is there a verbal cue to help with this?

MacBook Air (11-inch Mid 2012), iOS 8

Posted on Oct 4, 2014 7:11 AM

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Q: how can I spell out names in pages dictation

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  • by VikingOSX,

    VikingOSX VikingOSX Oct 4, 2014 7:32 AM in response to janousek
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    Oct 4, 2014 7:32 AM in response to janousek

    There is no annunciate on/off voice command that informs OS X dictation to stop translating spoken letters to guessed words.

     

    In my experience with pages dictation, and in particular, enhanced dictation (local), there just isn't sufficient interpretation for it to identify accurately, individually annunciated letters that comprise a name. I am a patient person, and it frustrated me. Dictation does learn your voice patterns, and after some point in time, it might become more accurate.

     

    If you don't have it already, here are some Apple dictation recognition commands.