What is Dictalogic Speech Anywhere (Speech Widget)?
Overview
Dictalogic Speech Anywhere (also referred to as the Speech Widget) is a real time, AI powered speech to text tool that allows users to dictate directly into any application on their computer. Unlike the standard Dictalogic Cloud Dictation platform, where audio is recorded and then sent for transcription. Speech Anywhere converts your spoken words into text instantly, placing the transcribed text wherever your cursor is positioned.
Applies to
All Users, Administrators
What is Speech Anywhere?
Speech Anywhere is a lightweight desktop widget that sits on top of your screen and listens to your voice via a connected microphone. As you speak, it transcribes your words in real time and types them directly into any active text field, whether that is Microsoft Word, Outlook, a web browser, an electronic health record (EHR) system, a case management platform, or virtually any other application.
It is powered by Microsoft Azure Cognitive Speech Services, meaning it leverages enterprise grade AI trained on industry specific terminology including medical, legal, and financial vocabulary.
Key Features
The Speech Anywhere Widget includes the following capabilities:
Real time dictation: Words are transcribed and inserted into your chosen application as you speak, with no need to wait for processing.
Works with any application: Because the widget outputs text via your keyboard input, it is compatible with almost any text based application on your desktop.
Anchor locking: Users can lock the widget’s anchor point to ensure dictated text is always inserted in the correct position within a document or text field.
Multilingual support — The widget supports a wide range of languages including English, French, German, Arabic, and more.
Custom shortcuts and text replacements — Users can create custom voice commands that automatically insert pre-written phrases, templates, or formatted text.
Voice commands: Built-in voice commands allow users to control formatting, punctuation, navigation, and editing without touching the keyboard.
Legacy hardware support: The widget is compatible with USB microphones, speech microphones, foot pedals, and hand controls.
Integrated templating: Users can insert pre-defined document templates by voice, ensuring consistency across reports and correspondence.
Playback and review: Users can listen back to transcribed content directly within the widget.
Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication (MFA): Secure login options for both SME and enterprise environments.
Who is it for?
Speech Anywhere is used across a wide variety of professional sectors, including healthcare (clinical notes, patient records), legal (letters, briefs, attendance notes), finance, insurance, and local government. It is especially beneficial for any professional who spends significant time typing documentation and wants to increase speed and reduce physical strain.