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TextHelp Read & Write Gold 8.1 |
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD is a literacy support tool designed
to assist Users of all ages who require extra assistance when reading
or composing text.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD offers support functionality frequently absent
in mainstream MS Windows applications. In addition, it provides a host
of study features to assist any User with research and composition.
The software works discreetly with all mainstream Windows applications.
This offers Users with literacy difficulties the opportunity to work
in an inclusive manner alongside their peers and colleagues.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD is a simple to use toolbar that "floats" on
top of any open application. Assistance can then easily be called upon
as the User works. |
System Requirements
- Pentium III 800MHz Processor
- 256 MB RAM
- (512 MB RAM minimum on Windows Vista)
- 600 MB Free Disk Space
- Sound Card
- Good Quality Speakers
- Microphone (for Speech Input)
- Windows 2000 SP4 or above
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Product Code - UKTHRWG81STUDL
£240.00 |
Latest features
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD continues the tradition of innovative assistive
technology software from Texthelp for those with literacy needs. New
features include:
- Windows Vista Compatible
- Screenshot Reader
- Study Skills Toolbar
- Summarise Tool
- Ability to Scan from a Digital Camera
- Updated Fact Folder - New Preview Panel
- Improved Fact Mapper - Exports to Word
- Take Settings Home - Added to Toolbar Menu
- Default Toolbar
- Cycle Through All Toolbars with One Click
- New Look Toolbar Icons
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Speech
With Read&Write 8.1 GOLD text can be read back by each word, sentence,
paragraph, selected text or spoken as the User types. Read&Write
8.1 GOLD now comes with Realspeak solo v4 voices as standard while
remaining compatible with Microsoft SAPI 4 and 5 speech technology.
The voices can be adjusted to suit the individual requirements of the
User by altering the pitch, speed, volume and/or word pause. Realspeak
provides the most human-sounding voices available today. Words can
also be highlighted as they are spoken for audio-visual reinforcement,
increasing word recognition levels. Screen reading of on-screen text,
menus and icons is also included.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Spell Check
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD has an advanced Phonetic Spell Checker to analyse
and correct spellings. The User can choose to check spelling as they
type or check their completed work. Any spelling mistake will be identified
and the Spelling Helper window will provide a list of suggested corrections
with the meanings of each to aid the correct choice. Colour coded identification
of errors helps the User to identify their mistakes. The Phonetic Spell
Checker assists the user in correcting the most complex of errors.This
feature provides literacy support for people with learning difficulties
as all spelling suggestions and dictionary definitions can be spoken.
An error log gives the educator the opportunity to monitor an individual
User's progress. Specialised dictionaries are also included. The latest
spell checking facility provided by Read&Write 8.1 GOLD has an
improved ability to suggest the word a User is looking for. This improvement
in the probability of suggested words is likely to further assist the
User in their aim to produce a high standard of work.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Homophones
To eliminate the confusion of like sounding words (homophones) Read&Write
8.1 GOLD provides colour coding of confusable words and lists possible
alternatives with audible definitions and sample sentences. Read&Write
8.1 GOLD has an improved homophone database with the option to select
from basic or advanced homophone suggestions, further enhancing the
suggestions relevant to the User. The Same Sounding Words panel shows
the list of words that can be confused and a definition for each to
help the User find the right word every time. By identifying and providing
audible definitions of homophones, Read&Write 8.1 GOLD software
ensures that each User identifies the correct word in the correct context.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Word Prediction
This educational software enables the User to develop their writing
skills by providing the tools to construct sentences with ease. The
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Word Predictor learns the User's style of writing
and predicts the word they want to use next. It also incorporates a
prediction database based on a 100 million-word corpus. As the User
types, a list of suggestions will appear in the Prediction Panel. The
Word Prediction feature of Read&Write 8.1 GOLD has seen great improvements
in speed of processing and suggestion accuracy in comparison with previous
versions. Read&Write 8.1 GOLD continues to allow Users to select
from one of thirty two context specific prediction files, such as Arts,
Beliefs and Books. This further enhances the relevance of the suggestions
made for the User. Users can also edit the contents of their custom
dictionary and can edit the prediction suggestions to better suit their
requirements. Indicators beside each word show context accuracy. This
means Users will be less likely to make a grammatical error so increasing
the quality of their work.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Web Highlighting
The Web highlighting feature of Read&Write 8.1 GOLD allows the
User to experience dual colour highlighting with audible feedback in
HTML documents. This is of particular use for Users with literacy difficulties
when accessing information online and also aids the User's concentration
and comprehension.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Daisy Reader
The DAISY Standard for Digital Accessible Documents is an open worldwide
specification that revolutionises the reading experience for people
who are blind or print disabled. The Read&Write 8.1 GOLD software
contains Daisy Reading technology and allows Users to read their Daisy
Books while working within the Read&Write program. An added feature
incorporated in the Daisy Reader is a dual colour highlighting option.
Dual colour highlighting allows Users with learning difficulties such
as dyslexia to enjoy their reading experience in a format and style
they are comfortable with.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Dictionary
180,000 word definitions are provided with alternative suggestions
in the Read&Write 8.1 GOLD dictionary, thus developing the User's
creative writing skills. Each word in the dictionary has a description
and sample sentence, all of which can be spoken. Read&Write 8.1
GOLD now includes our own commissioned dictionary giving easier to
comprehend definitions and setting options enabling the User to choose
basic or advanced definitions. This further increases the capacity
of understanding for students and increases the product's ability to
be tailored to the needs of individual Users.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Word Wizard
The Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Word Wizard acts as a thesaurus for those
times when you're "lost for words". It takes you from the
word you know to the word you want. The word wizard provides a great
choice of alternative words and provides a list of linking words. Each
of the descriptions and sample sentences can be read by Read&Write
8.1 GOLD to help find the word to use. This feature increases vocabulary,
understanding and efficiency.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Scanning
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD has an all new inbuilt scanning tool, bringing
true "one click" scanning to Read&Write. With Read&Write
8.1 GOLD it is possible to scan ANY paper based document or saved image
into MS Word, HTML, MS Excel or PDF format. Not only can the scanning
function be used with a scanner, but it can now also be used with most
digital cameras. For example, you could take a picture of a poster
while you are out, and then use Read&Write 8.1 GOLD to read it
aloud for you at home.Once scanned the text may be read aloud in any
one of 5 display/audible methods ensuring the User has the perfect
listening and learning experience. Once text and graphics are scanned
the User may edit the document. This is ideal for scanning tests to
be used with the program, as the User can add their answers safe in
the knowledge that they understand what is being asked of them and
that their spelling is correct. Text and images may also be scanned
into Internet Explorer allowing the User to apply "style sheets" so
that regardless of the original document scanned, the software will
display their preferred style with colours, font type and font size.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Screenshot Reader
The Screenshot Reader in Read&Write 8.1 GOLD speech-enables previously
inaccessible text, such as locked PDF documents or Inaccessible Flash.Most
text in any Windows application is easily accessible with Read&Write
Gold and other assistive software. However, there are some programmes
which have not been designed with accessibility in mind. Some examples
are Inaccessible Flash and "Locked" PDF documents. The
Screenshot Reader has been designed to make this text accessible.The
User simply clicks the Screenshot Reader icon on the Read&Write
8.1 GOLD toolbar and selects the text they wish to be read.Below is
a photograph of a Texthelp poster, showing the Screenshot Reader reading
the text in the picture:
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Study Skills Toolbar
The Study Skills Toolbar in Read&Write 8.1 GOLD is an additional
toolbar where sections of text can be highlighted and collated together
to produce study notes.Often when reading notes, books or journals
we use coloured markers to highlight pieces of text, which are of particular
relevance to the subject we are studying. With the Study Skills Toolbar
in Read&Write 8.1 GOLD this same ability is brought to the computer.
It can be used within Microsoft Word or Internet Explorer.Within the
Study Skills Toolbar, there is also a Summarise tool. This can be used
within any Windows based application. The User simply highlights the
text they want to summarise and click on the Summarise icon, choosing
what percentage of the text they want in their summary. The summary
is put into a new Word document, within which the User can alter the
percentage further.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Calculator
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD, the literacy support software, has an easy
to use Simple and Scientific Calculator. The calculator provides the
most common functions associated with a Simple or Scientific Calculator
and provides an audit trail so that each User can see their calculations
as they progress. The calculator in Read&Write 8.1 GOLD is capable
of evaluating equations within the document being worked in and can
also complete conversions of time, distance etc.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Speech Maker
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD allows the conversion of text to MP3, WMA or
WAV files. Ideal for revising work at the end of the day on the way
home from school, college or work. The playback voice can be adjusted
to suit the individual's needs,which helps to overcome learning difficulties
by making the experience as comfortable as possible. The audible text
in Read&Write 8.1 GOLD can be saved directly to the User's media
player.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Pronunciation Tutor
The Pronunciation Tutor in Read&Write 8.1 GOLD will break words
into syllables allowing easy recognition of syllables in a word. An
on-screen moving mouth will assist in the development of more accurate
speech. Pronunciation is enhanced by use of the International Phonetic
Alphabet. The Pronunciation Tutor can also be of particular advantage
to ESL (English as a second language) Users as it highlights the pronunciation
of a given word in a visual format.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Fact Finder
The Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Fact Finder is a web search tool that performs
a search on a selected word through a default search engine. This desk
search tool is a quick and easy way of conducting research or gathering
information for reports and essays. Read&Write 8.1 GOLD now has
the option for the User to add their own choice of websites to search
through, making the Fact Finder an even simpler way of gathering information
on a given subject.
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD Speech Input
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD allows you to convert your speech to text.
Documents are easily created by dictating into a microphone connected
to your computer. A simple training program is included with audible
prompts to help the User with the setup. |
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