About Speech4Excel
Speech4Excel is a speech recognition add-on for Microsoft Excel. It allows users to input data and control spreadsheets using voice commands, without needing Excel installed.
Speech4Excel is a specialized software tool that adds speech recognition capabilities to Microsoft Excel. Developed by fp Software, it enables users to perform data entry and control spreadsheets through voice commands, aiming to increase speed and accessibility. The software offers two main modes: a dictation mode for transcribing speech to text and a term recognition mode for inserting predefined technical terms. It also includes voice commands for basic navigation. The product is available as a free Basic version for trial and a paid Pro version with a full feature set, including unlimited dictations and custom terms. It operates as a standalone Windows application and can work with CSV files even without Excel being installed. Support is available via a contact form and email, with documentation provided on the website.
Pros & Cons
- Allows for hands-free data entry, which is useful in environments like labs or for users with physical disabilities.
- Offers a free basic version to test the software's capabilities before purchasing.
- Can function without a local installation of Microsoft Excel.
- Supports custom vocabulary for specialized data entry needs.
- Reduces manual typing, potentially increasing data entry speed and productivity.
- Full number recognition is only supported for English, German, and French.
- Does not support Excel files with macros (.xlsm); saving such files will remove the macros.
- The Pro version is required to unlock key features like unlimited dictation and voice command-based mode switching.
- Distribution is currently limited to the Microsoft Store.
Features
Key features
Input data into Excel sheets using speech, reducing manual typing.
Transcribes spoken words directly into the current cell, including punctuation.
Define custom technical terms or long text passages that can be inserted with short voice commands, even offline.
Control the application and cursor with voice commands for hands-free operation.
Supports calculation for many standard Excel functions.
Additional features
Can be used to edit .csv files without a local installation of Microsoft Excel.
Can be configured to automatically move to the next input cell after an entry.
Prevents accidental overwriting of already filled cells.
The user interface is available in English, German, and French.
Provides voice output of detected values for verification.
Pricing
One-time purchase
- Unlimited number of dictations per file
- Unlimited number of definable terms
- 18 Voice commands to control the application
- Automatic navigation to the next input field
- Overwrite protection of filled cells
- Echo (voice output of detected values)
- Open file directly from Windows Explorer
- Entering data in csv files
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About Speech4Excel
Speech4Excel is a speech recognition add-on for Microsoft Excel. It allows users to input data and control spreadsheets using voice commands, without needing Excel installed.
Speech4Excel Details
Speech4Excel's In-App Market Place
Does Speech4Excel have an in-app market place?
Yes
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0
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Pricing Options
Plans
One-time purchase
- Unlimited number of dictations per file
- Unlimited number of definable terms
- 18 Voice commands to control the application
- Automatic navigation to the next input field
- Overwrite protection of filled cells
- Echo (voice output of detected values)
- Open file directly from Windows Explorer
- Entering data in csv files
Accepted Payment Currencies
EUR
Pros & Cons
- Allows for hands-free data entry, which is useful in environments like labs or for users with physical disabilities.
- Offers a free basic version to test the software's capabilities before purchasing.
- Can function without a local installation of Microsoft Excel.
- Supports custom vocabulary for specialized data entry needs.
- Reduces manual typing, potentially increasing data entry speed and productivity.
- Full number recognition is only supported for English, German, and French.
- Does not support Excel files with macros (.xlsm); saving such files will remove the macros.
- The Pro version is required to unlock key features like unlimited dictation and voice command-based mode switching.
- Distribution is currently limited to the Microsoft Store.
Speech4Excel's Support Options
Email Address
info@fpsoftware.deContact
+49 0170 9101453Speech4Excel's Alternatives
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