How to Record Voice on Microsoft Word 2010🔥

How to record voice on Microsoft 2010? Use versatile screen recorders like EaseUS RecExperts, Online speech recognition, or Windows Speech Recognition to record and transcribe audio in Microsoft Word. You can also dictate your documents in Word for Microsoft 365.

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Updated on Oct 29, 2024

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According to user feedback, the option Insert Voice is available with Microsoft Word 2007, and many educators utilize this feature to give students accurate feedback by voice commenting on their tasks. However, as MS Word 2007 jumps out of the picture, more and more seek ways to record voice on Microsoft Word 2010 because the Insert Voice is inaccessible to Word 2010 and later users.

Please learn how to record voice on Microsoft Word 2010 with third-party recording and transcription tools for Word, Online speech recognition, or Windows Speech Recognition if needed.

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Record & Transcribe Voice on Microsoft Word 2010 via Screen Recorders🔥

As many educators embrace the Insert Voice feature to add voice to text in MS Word 2007, learners also seek ways to enhance their understanding and evaluation by transcribing their teachers' recordings.

Since the recording and transcription feature is unavailable in MS Word 2010, how to record voice on Microsoft Word 2010? Based on our assessment, Microsoft Word 2010, 2013, or 2016 users might have no resources but need to utilize reliable screen recorders like EaseUS RecExperts to record and transcribe audio in Microsoft Word.

As stated earlier, EaseUS RecExperts is good at recording voice and/or audio via system sound or a microphone. In addition, its AI Assistant feature of this versatile tool can transcribe Microsoft Word voice to texts or transcribe Zoom meetings or audio, including captured or imported ones.

Major features of EaseUS RecExperts:

  • Record MS Word, Excel, or live PowerPoint Presentations with a screen and sound by webcam and micro.
  • Offer the full-screen recording, selected region recording, schedule recording, and auto-stop and auto-split options.
  • Release audio/video-to-text transcription, audio/video file import, audio extraction from videos, microphone noise reduction, etc.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts. There are two modes for screen recording. Choose "Full Screen", this tool will capture the whole screen; choose "Region", you will need to select the recording area manually.

Choose a Recording Mode

Step 2. After that, you can choose to record the webcam, system sound, or microphone as you like. Of course, you can turn them off if you only need to record the silent screen.

Record with Webcam or Audio

Step 3. Then, you can click the red "REC" button to start recording. Now you will see a menu bar on your screen. If you want to pause the recording, click on the white "Pause" button; to end the recording, click on the red "Stop" button.

Pause or Stop Recording

Step 4. After recording, you will be led to the recording list interface. Here you can view or edit your recordings easily.

Recording List Window

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Record Voice on MS Word 2010 via Microsoft's Online Speech Recognition

How to record voice on Microsoft Word 2010 programs? The Online speech recognition feature is another feasible way. But before that, please ensure you've turned on Online speech recognition. Let's show how to turn on speech-to-text and use it.

Step 1. Please press Win + I to open Windows Settings > select Time & language > choose Speech.

select time and language speech

Step 2. Scroll down until you find Speech privacy settings > click it > turn On Online speech recognition.

turn on online speech recognition

You can also go to Control Panel > Ease of Access > Speech Recognition > select Text to Speech to confirm whether use the voice and voice speed that your PC automatically matches.

select control panel speech recognition text to speech

Step 3. Open the MS Word 2010 file you want to talk to text in Word > press Win + H to open it > click the micro to use dictation. After detecting your words, this feature will automatically dictate your voice in Word.

press win h select record voice in word

If necessary, you can click the Settings icon or click on the question mark to learn more about this feature, use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC.

Record Voice on MS Word 2010 using Windows Speech Recognition

Besides Online speech recognition, how to record voice on Microsoft Word 2010? Here comes Windows Speech Recognition (WSR), which is also feasible. WSR enables you to manage your PC using your voice alone, without needing a keyboard or mouse.

Notes:

  • On Windows 11 22H2 and later, voice access starting will replace Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) in September 2024.
  • WSR is only available in English (United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, and Australia), French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Mandarin (Chinese Simplified and Chinese Traditional).

Please refer to the following steps to record voice on MS Word 2010 via WSR.

Step 1. Type Windows Speech Recognition in the search bar > Open it.

seach open windows speech recognition

Step 2. Please follow the on-screen instructions to Set up Speech Recognition > click Next > set up your microphone > Adjust the volume of your microphone> until Your microphone is now set up > click Next.

your microphone is now set up

Step 3. To improve speech recognition accuracy, Enable document review > click Next.

enable document review

Step 4. When it comes to Choose an activation mode, you'd better select Use manual activation mode > click Next. You can uncheck Run Speech Recognition at startup.

select use manual activation mode

Step 5. After seeing You can now control this computer by voice > select Start Tutorial.

set up speech recognition select start tutorial

Step 6. Open your targeted MS Word 2010 document > click the microphone icon to talk to text Word.

windows speech recognition listen speak

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Dictate Your Documents in Word for Microsoft 365

Although some users claim they can record voice on Microsoft 2010 and dictate MS Word 2010 documents, voice or audio can only be transcribed directly in Microsoft 365 using the dictation feature. In other words, this feature is only accessible to Microsoft 365 subscribers.

Provided by Microsoft 365, dictation enables you to use speech-to-text to create content in Microsoft 365 using a micro and stable internet connection. It's a quick and efficient way to organize your thoughts, write drafts or outlines, and take notes.

Notes:

  • Microsoft 365 is not the same as Microsoft 2010. Microsoft 365 provides the most recent version of Office. Previous versions of Office include 2013, 2010, 2007, and 2003.
  • Microsoft 365 offers two subscription plans: Microsoft 365 Family, $99.99/year, and Microsoft 365 Personal, $69.99/year.

Please refer to the following steps to dictate MS Word voice to texts.

Step 1. Please open a new or existing file > click Home > Dictate after signing into Microsoft 365 on a mic-enabled device.

Step 2. Wait for the Dictate button to turn on > begin listening.

wait for dictate button

Step 3. Please speak to see dictation texts appearing on your screen.

Conclusion

Wondering how to record voice on Microsoft Word 2010 without the Insert Voice feature? As you can see, EaseUS RecExperts, Online speech recognition, and Windows Speech Recognition can record and transcribe audio in Microsoft Word 2010 and later. Nevertheless, when it comes to features and ease of use, EaseUS RecExperts outperforms another two built-in features.

If you intend to dictate your documents in Word for Microsoft 365, you'd better pay for it to become a Microsoft 365 subscriber.

FAQs about Audio/Voice Recording

This section lists several relevant tips about audio and voice recording. Please check them out below.

1. Can Microsoft OneNote transcribe audio to text?

Yes, it can. You can record straight in OneNote while taking notes on the canvas. During recording, OneNote will automatically transcribe your audio in the background without showing off the script. Nevertheless, you will see the transcripts once you've saved and transcribed the recording.

2. How to add and record audio in PowerPoint?

Please refer to the corresponding steps to add and record audio in live PowerPoint presentations.

Steps to add audio in PPT:

Step 1. Open the PPT you want to add audio > click Insert > select Media > Audio.

Step 2. Select the Audio on My PC option between Audio on My PC and Record Audio > add your selected audio in the Insert Audio dialog box > click Insert.

Steps to record audio in PPT:

Step 1. After opening your targeted PowerPoint > click Insert > Media > Audio > select Record Audio between Audio on My PC and Record Audio.

Step 2. Designate a file name for your audio > click Record > start speaking.

Step 3. To review your recording, click the Play button.

3. Can Excel record your voice?

Yes, it can. To use a text-to-speech command, select a cell, a range of cells, or an entire worksheet, and click the Speak Cells button on the Quick Access toolbar. Alternatively, you can click Speak Cells without selecting any cells. Your Microsoft Excel application will automatically widen the selection to include surrounding cells with values.

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