A revolutionary integrated toolbar for Microsoft Word - textHELP Read & Write with text scanning and talking web browser!

Now also compatible with Microsoft Word XP

WordSmith provides the key tools to be a fluent and proficient writer for users of Microsoft Word 97, 2000 and XP and offers a distinct advantage in the development of literacy skills.

FEATURES

• Speech
  WordSmith colour highlights and reads words, sentences or paragraphs, providing audio-visual reinforcement and helping to develop recognition of new words and vocabulary. New additional better quality voices including improved British and US voices. There is also now the option to purchase an additional “RealSpeak Voice“ for use with your copy of WordSmith. Click here for more details..
• Phonetic Spellcheck
  WordSmith uses the latest advanced spellchecker specifically designed to solve the most complex of phonetic errors. The spellchecker can be customised to suit individual needs. Errors are logged allowing with monitoring of progress and the development of literacy skills. Click here for more details.
• Word Prediction
  WordSmith will aid in sentence construction by suggesting and predicting words that are most often used. Word predictor will learn as correct text is typed, dramatically aiding the development of literacy and accuracy skills. With NEW grammar and phonetic based word prediction. Click here for more details.
• Extensive Thesaurus
  180,000 words provide alternative suggestions for words, developing the user’s creative writing skills. Each word has a description and sample sentence, all of which can be spoken. Click here for more details.
• Word Wizard
  For when the user is just “lost for words”, it takes them from the word they know to the word they want. Click here for more details.
• Pronunciation Tutor
  WordSmith breaks words into syllables allowing easy recognition and pronunciation. An onscreen moving mouth allows the user to see how to shape their mouth to pronounce words correctly. Pronunciation is enhanced by use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Click here for more details

• Homophone Support
  To eliminate the confusion of “like sounding words” WordSmith provides colour coding for like sounding words and lists possible alternatives with audible definitions and sample sentences. Click here for more details

• Scanning
  Scan any text document into Word 97, Word 2000 or Word XP where it can be edited and read aloud. Once edited, the Word document can be made readily available to other Microsoft Word users. This is the key to inclusive education and integration.

  NEW Scan into Internet Explorer. Scan any text document into Internet Explorer for “near perfect” image generation. The scanned document can then be highlighted and spoken to the user within Internet Explorer. Click here for more details

• Multi-profile Function
  Allows many users to save and access their individual settings on one machine. A cost effective way of providing support to many students.
• New Brouse Aloud
  Speech support toolbar which highlights words as they are spoken inside Internet Explorer. This helps when reading Internet pages and provides audio-visual reinforcement. Click here for more details.

Note: For examples of some of the above features check out the textHELP website for the Interactive WebDemo or to download the Product Walkthru.

To read a comprehensive review of the Wordsmith program, visit the Australian National University’s Assistive Technology Project site at www.anu.edu.au/disabilities/atproject/wordsmith.htm Trevor Allan, Disability Liaison Officer at ANU put the program through its paces and comments on its features and application for post-secondary level students.

Technical Support

Spectronics is happy to provide technical support for all products we sell to you. It may also help to know that you can find helpful information through:

• the Technical Support section on the textHELP website


• or by taking a look at our growing collection of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on this Spectronics website.

Training Guide

This comprehensive guide developed by textHELP Systems staff, guides you through the many features buit into WordSmith. Use it to plan your WordSmith training presentations or it for individual learning. Being a Microsoft Word Document, you can even use the clever WordSmith toolbar to read it aloud.

Download the WordSmith Training Guide (684 kB)

System Requirements:

• Pentium 200 Processor or better


• 64 MB recommended


• 80 MB Free Disk Space


• Sound Card and Speakers


• CD ROM drive


• Windows – 95, 98, NT4, 2000 or XP installed


• Microsoft Word 97/Word 2000/Word XP installed either individually or as part of Office 97/Office 2000/Office XP


• Recommended Scanners: Epson 1200, Epson 610, H.P. 6200, H.P. 6300

Additional System Requirements for a RealSpeak Voice

• If you are adding a RealSpeak voice to an existing copy of WordSmith, or are purchasing a new copy of WordSmith with a RealSpeak Voice included, you will require at least a 300MHz processor and 128 MB RAM