On 26 Mar 2025 at 09:44:56 GMT, "Peter James" <peterf@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm using a MacBook Air and O.S.15.3.1 and I like to use Dictation when typing
texts or emails.
But the key to start dictation, F5 doesn't work and none of the suggested
shortcuts will work. The only way I can get dictation to work is by using the
"Start dictation" command from the Edit drop down box. But this presents
problems when attempting to use it with Usenet as the drop down Edit box
doesn't present a Start Dictation command.
Can anyone suggest a work round for this?
PeterFJ
Pressing the control key twice works for me. But you need to set it up in system preferences first under the dictation menu. I have used dictation to respond to your post using Usenapp. Hope it works for you.
I'm using a MacBook Air and O.S.15.3.1 and I like to use Dictation when typing
texts or emails.
But the key to start dictation, F5 doesn't work and none of the suggested shortcuts will work. The only way I can get dictation to work is by using the "Start dictation" command from the Edit drop down box. But this presents problems when attempting to use it with Usenet as the drop down Edit box doesn't present a Start Dictation command.
Can anyone suggest a work round for this?
PeterFJ
I'm using a MacBook Air and O.S.15.3.1 and I like to use Dictation when typing
texts or emails.
But the key to start dictation, F5 doesn't work and none of the suggested shortcuts will work. The only way I can get dictation to work is by using the "Start dictation" command from the Edit drop down box. But this presents problems when attempting to use it with Usenet as the drop down Edit box doesn't present a Start Dictation command.
Can anyone suggest a work round for this?
PeterFJ
I fiddled around with the system for half an hour, and then to my intense surprise I found that I must've made some change in System Settings because now pressing control twice brings up dictation perfectly. I am amazed.
It goes to prove it fiddling with the system, even when you don't know what you're doing will sometimes bring results.
On 26 Mar 2025 at 10:10:52 GMT, "Alan B" <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid>
wrote:
On 26 Mar 2025 at 09:44:56 GMT, "Peter James" <peterf@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm using a MacBook Air and O.S.15.3.1 and I like to use Dictation when typing
texts or emails.
But the key to start dictation, F5 doesn't work and none of the suggested >>> shortcuts will work. The only way I can get dictation to work is by using the
"Start dictation" command from the Edit drop down box. But this presents >>> problems when attempting to use it with Usenet as the drop down Edit box >>> doesn't present a Start Dictation command.
Can anyone suggest a work round for this?
PeterFJ
Pressing the control key twice works for me. But you need to set it up in
system preferences first under the dictation menu. I have used dictation to >> respond to your post using Usenapp. Hope it works for you.
I fiddled around with the system for half an hour, and then to my intense surprise I found that I must've made some change in System Settings because now pressing control twice brings up dictation perfectly. I am amazed.
It goes to prove it fiddling with the system, even when you don't know what you're doing will sometimes bring results.
Peter F J
On 26 Mar 2025 at 17:56:37 GMT, "David" <David.is@home.today> wrote:
On 26/03/2025 12:03, Peter James wrote:I did.
On 26 Mar 2025 at 10:10:52 GMT, "Alan B" <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid>
wrote:
On 26 Mar 2025 at 09:44:56 GMT, "Peter James" <peterf@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>
I'm using a MacBook Air and O.S.15.3.1 and I like to use Dictation when typing
texts or emails.
But the key to start dictation, F5 doesn't work and none of the suggested >>>>> shortcuts will work. The only way I can get dictation to work is by using the
"Start dictation" command from the Edit drop down box. But this presents >>>>> problems when attempting to use it with Usenet as the drop down Edit box >>>>> doesn't present a Start Dictation command.
Can anyone suggest a work round for this?
PeterFJ
Pressing the control key twice works for me. But you need to set it up in >>>> system preferences first under the dictation menu. I have used dictation to
respond to your post using Usenapp. Hope it works for you.
I fiddled around with the system for half an hour, and then to my intense >>> surprise I found that I must've made some change in System Settings because >>> now pressing control twice brings up dictation perfectly. I am amazed.
It goes to prove it fiddling with the system, even when you don't know what >>> you're doing will sometimes bring results.
Peter F J
You should have read at the link I provided! ;-)
PeterFJ
On 26 Mar 2025 at 17:56:37 GMT, "David" <David.is@home.today> wrote:
On 26/03/2025 12:03, Peter James wrote:I did.
On 26 Mar 2025 at 10:10:52 GMT, "Alan B" <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid>
wrote:
On 26 Mar 2025 at 09:44:56 GMT, "Peter James" <peterf@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>
I'm using a MacBook Air and O.S.15.3.1 and I like to use Dictation when typing
texts or emails.
But the key to start dictation, F5 doesn't work and none of the suggested >>>>> shortcuts will work. The only way I can get dictation to work is by using the
"Start dictation" command from the Edit drop down box. But this presents >>>>> problems when attempting to use it with Usenet as the drop down Edit box >>>>> doesn't present a Start Dictation command.
Can anyone suggest a work round for this?
PeterFJ
Pressing the control key twice works for me. But you need to set it up in >>>> system preferences first under the dictation menu. I have used dictation to
respond to your post using Usenapp. Hope it works for you.
I fiddled around with the system for half an hour, and then to my intense >>> surprise I found that I must've made some change in System Settings because >>> now pressing control twice brings up dictation perfectly. I am amazed.
It goes to prove it fiddling with the system, even when you don't know what >>> you're doing will sometimes bring results.
Peter F J
You should have read at the link I provided! ;-)
PeterFJ
On 27 Mar 2025 at 22:27:53 GMT, ""David B."" <david_b.is@home.today> wrote:
On 27/03/2025 10:47, Peter James wrote:
On 26 Mar 2025 at 17:56:37 GMT, "David" <David.is@home.today> wrote:
On 26/03/2025 12:03, Peter James wrote:I did.
On 26 Mar 2025 at 10:10:52 GMT, "Alan B" <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid>
wrote:
On 26 Mar 2025 at 09:44:56 GMT, "Peter James" <peterf@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>
I'm using a MacBook Air and O.S.15.3.1 and I like to use Dictation when typing
texts or emails.
But the key to start dictation, F5 doesn't work and none of the suggested
shortcuts will work. The only way I can get dictation to work is by using the
"Start dictation" command from the Edit drop down box. But this presents
problems when attempting to use it with Usenet as the drop down Edit box
doesn't present a Start Dictation command.
Can anyone suggest a work round for this?
PeterFJ
Pressing the control key twice works for me. But you need to set it up in
system preferences first under the dictation menu. I have used dictation to
respond to your post using Usenapp. Hope it works for you.
I fiddled around with the system for half an hour, and then to my intense >>>>> surprise I found that I must've made some change in System Settings because
now pressing control twice brings up dictation perfectly. I am amazed. >>>>> It goes to prove it fiddling with the system, even when you don't know what
you're doing will sometimes bring results.
Peter F J
You should have read at the link I provided! ;-)
PeterFJ
Thanks for saying so. *DID* it help you, Peter?
No.
PeterFJ
On 26 Mar 2025 at 10:10:52 GMT, "Alan B" <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid>
wrote:
On 26 Mar 2025 at 09:44:56 GMT, "Peter James" <peterf@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm using a MacBook Air and O.S.15.3.1 and I like to use Dictation when typing
texts or emails.
But the key to start dictation, F5 doesn't work and none of the suggested >>> shortcuts will work. The only way I can get dictation to work is by using the
"Start dictation" command from the Edit drop down box. But this presents >>> problems when attempting to use it with Usenet as the drop down Edit box >>> doesn't present a Start Dictation command.
Can anyone suggest a work round for this?
PeterFJ
Pressing the control key twice works for me. But you need to set it up in
system preferences first under the dictation menu. I have used dictation to >> respond to your post using Usenapp. Hope it works for you.
I fiddled around with the system for half an hour, and then to my intense surprise I found that I must've made some change in System Settings because now pressing control twice brings up dictation perfectly. I am amazed.
It goes to prove it fiddling with the system, even when you don't know what you're doing will sometimes bring results.
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