text highlighting during revSpeech

[Robert S]

Hi,
With the majority of text-to-speech programs it is very important to highlight the words as they are spoken. i.e. have a look at most E-Book readers.

I was wondering if this feature could be added to revSpeech? this is an invaluable feature in Education as pupils with reading difficulties need to know which word is being spoken and where they are in the document. lots and lots of applications for this in the field of additional support needs as well as simple EBook readers.

Regards,
Robert

[dunbarx]

This has to be the crudest solution anyone has seen since 1987:

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on mouseUp
   repeat with y = 1 to the number of words in fld 1
      revspeak word y of fld 1
      select  word y of fld 1
      wait 30
      end repeat
end mouseUp

Can't wait to see how grown-ups do it

Craig Newman

[Robert S]

yes, it isn't too great a solution. Still, does show text highlighting

[shaosean]

I would use "wait until revIsSpeaking() is FALSE" before moving on instead of 30

[Robert S]

Hi,
Unfortunately that doesn't work as the highlighting doesn't keep up with the individual words as they are spoke. The voice also shudders.

[shaosean]

well then, carry on