ClaroRead PLUS 2007 UK

Text-to-Speech software
ClaroRead is highly effective multi-sensory software solution for supporting any computer user who struggles with reading and writing - perhaps due to dyslexia or other situations. It is designed and crafted by experts, and provides a quality tool that is simple to use.

ClaroRead provides the reading and writing support tools to give computer users independence. By making the computer speak any text with a human voice, text documents can be proofed out loud and web pages,e-mails and any other text can be listened to. It can reduce reliance on teachers, partners, support staff and parents and give the opportunity to achieve the same standards as everyone else.

ClaroRead Standard 2007 UK

System Requirements:
Windows Vista, XP, 2000
Sound Card

512 MB RAM or more is recommended.

250MB Hard Disk Space Maximum Required.

Scanner Supporting TWAIN or WIA Drivers required for Scan2Text scan from paper.

Microsoft Word 2000,XP,2003 or 2007 recommended.

ClaroRead PLUS 2007 UK

speech ClaroRead speaks back text as it is typed, allowing a student to check and proof-read their work quickly and easily. Text can be spoken at any point by highlighting individual sections of text and pressing Play - great for proofreading.

A unique feature allows ClaroRead PLUS to echo back words and phrases dictated into any text processor or email application using Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 and 9 (any version).

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ClaroRead provides a single tool bar for use in Microsoft Word that combines a homophone and tricky word dictionary, font and spacing commands, a thesaurus , spell checker button and a save to audio function. All have clear graphic icons for ease of recognition.

When working in Microsoft Word, ClaroRead’s Font Button allows you to modify the font size, type, and colour of the whole document very easily.

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Text character, line and paragraph spacing using Microsoft Word menus requires some detailed knowledge. ClaroRead makes it simple to space out text, both in Word and on web pages using Internet Explorer 6 or 7.

Homophones are words that are pronounced alike even if they differ in spelling or meaning, such as “pair” and “pear”.

ClaroRead Homophone features will:
Mark in colour all the homophones and confusable words in a document. Using the new Advanced Settings Editor, you can also add additional tricky and confusable words.

The Check Feature will list alternative words that sound the same, along with the meaning of each word.

Mark homophones in colour as you type.

check

ClaroRead provides a single Check Button for use in Microsoft Word that combines a homophone dictionary, thesaurus,reference dictionary and spellchecker, making the checking of your text and documents easier and more comprehensive.

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Powerful optical character recognition (OCR) technology means that any paper document or PDF file becomes accessible. Through the integration of Omnipage 15 OCR engine, textbooks, photocopies and handouts are easily converted into Word documents. The text can then be spoken out by ClaroRead or edited. PDF files can also be unlocked and edited, opening a wealth of material for accessibility to every student, regardless of the format.

ClaroRead contains a word prediction feature, enhanced in the 2007 version, which can be useful for certain computer users. ClaroRead uses a base prediction dictionary consisting of the most frequently used words in the English language. The dictionary learns as you type, and rejects words that don't pass the automatic spellcheck.

ClaroRead adds a voice to the Windows Calculator. Enter the sum with the numeric keyboard and the figures will be echoed back to you.

ClaroRead PLUS includes the separate program ScreenRuler. ScreenRuler is a separate application that works as a reading bar and strip magnifier. This allows part of the PC screen to be highlighted and magnified in a horizontal band.

Our new tinting product ClaroView is now included on the ClaroRead PLUS CD. ClaroView acts as as a coloured overlay for the PC.

Price: £159+VAT