WordAid is a lexical word listing program. While it might look like word prediction software, the difference lies in the fact that the word list it gives doesn’t take in consideration the context of the sentence. WordAid rather produces a list of words semantically close to the word the user is typing. This software can also read the words on the list using its Text-to-Speech engine.
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Other, WindowsWordItOut creates word clouds based on the text the user inputs. The more frequently a word is found in the text, the bigger its font will be in the word cloud. In addition, word clouds can be saved as image files (PNG).
Details on WordItOutWordQ Pro
Writing, WindowsWordQ is word prediction software. It provides a list of words to choose from as you type the first few letters of each word. It can also pronounce each word, allowing you to choose the one that sounds right. This software can assist individuals who have difficulty typing and those who need help with spelling.
Details on WordQ ProWordTalk
Writing, WindowsWordTalk is a free plug-in developed for use with Microsoft Word, which can help people with reading difficulties use Microsoft Word more effectively. It will speak the text of the document and will highlight it as it reads. It contains a talking dictionary to help decide which word spelling is most appropriate. It sits neatly in the toolbar and is highly configurable, allowing the user to adjust the highlight colours, the voice and the speed of the speech.
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Dictionary/Reference, WindowsWordWeb has many functions similar to those of reference tools such as dictionaries, thesauruses or synonyms dictionaries. When the user types in a word, WordWeb gives its definition(s), synonyms, and, for a certain number of words, an audio file of how the word is pronounced. WordWeb also allows the user to search for more information online.
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Screen Reading, WindowsWordWeb Pro is an English thesaurus and dictionary for Windows. WordWeb Pro has an engine for finding words matching a pattern – great for crosswords or finding that word you can’t quite remember. The anagram feature will generate fun multi-word or partial word anagrams. It can be used to look up words from almost any program, showing definitions, synonyms and related words. It includes pronunciations and usage examples, and has spelling and sounds-like links.
Details on WordWeb ProWrite: OutLoud
Writing, WindowsWrite: OutLoud is a word processor that gives immediate speech feedback as you type words, sentences and paragraphs.
Details on Write: OutLoudWYNN
Other, WindowsWYNN is multipurpose software that includes text-to-speech capabilities and allows users to save the audio of their written text. The software allows users to personalize the speech output (changing the voice, speed of the voice, etc), and to change how text is displayed on the screen (larger/smaller font, more/less spaces between words, color of the text, etc.). Users can open many different file formats in Wynn such as Wynn’s own file system, OpenBook documents, TXT, DOC, RTF, HTM, PDF, DAISY formats, audio and image files, Bookshare files and Word Perfect. WYNN can also perform optical character recognition (OCR) which turns documents that were scanned into the computer into editable text. WYNN also has various features for writing such as word prediction capabilities.
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Organization/Productivity, WindowsXMind is mind mapping software. It allows the user to link ideas, add images, organize ideas etc.
Details on XMindZabaware Text-to-Speech Reader
Screen Reading, WindowsZambaware is text-to-speech software. Users enter text (typing, copying-pasting, or opening a text file) in the text box and Zambaware will read it out loud. Text can be saved as an audio file (e.g., MP3). Users can choose from 11 voices and can also modify the speed and volume of the speech. Zambaware does not include natural voices. An expansion pack with natural voices can be bought for $24.95 US.
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