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Phonetic Spell Checker- an advanced phonetic spell checker which analyzes and corrects students' spelling. Misspelled words are immediately identified and correct choices are displayed. Definitions for word choices can also be displayed and logs collect student data.

Word Prediction- learns the writer's style and predicts the word currently being typed and the word that follows after Increases accuracy while reducing key strokes. Phonetic map available to help each user find the right word.

Talking Dictionary- an 180,000 word dictionary that speaks both the word and the definition.

Word Wizard- helps to find words and information. For example, if the user searches using the phrase, 'parts of a car,' the Word Wizard will list words like 'throttle', 'tailpipep, and 'fender'.

Shows all words that are homophones in the selected text.

Homophone Checker- homophones are color coded and alternate choices are displayed- including definitions.

Hides all words that are homophones in the selected text.

Talking Calculator- a simple or scientific talking calculator that provides an audit trail of calculated equations.

Rewind- moves to the previous word, sentence, or paragraph when using text to speech.

Text to Speech- reads text aloud, including websites and PDF files, with dual highlighting using natural sounding male and female voices. Boosts reading comprehension and allows writers to listen to their own written work.

Pause- pauses the text to speech output. Click again to resume.

Forward- moves to the next word, sentence, or paragraph when using text to speech.

Stop- stops text to speech output.

Screenshot Reader- users can select any part of the screen to be read aloud with highlighting, including any text embedded within an image or text that is contained within an inaccessible Flash application.

Speech Maker- allows users to quickly and easily convert any text and convert it into a sound file, such as an MP3, using high-quality voices.

Daisy Reader- makes it possible for Daisy Version 3 to read aloud with high-quality speech integration.

Pronunciation Tutor- breaks words up into syllables while displaying a moving mouth.

Scanning- creates read aloud versions from paper documents or digital images of documents. Users can even scan documents in through direct use of a digital camera.

Fact Finder- students can retrieve online information in one step. Choose from over 20 different websites that include translation, dictionaries, and general information.

Fact Folder- stores and categorizes retrieved information, both texts and images. The fact folder also automatically stores file sources and generates bibliographies.

Fact Mapper- allows users to graphically organize information, including images, on the screen.

Translator- provides easy access to on-click translation of English words into Spanish. Works with any digital content, on-screen selections, accessible applications, website content, or digital textbooks.

Speech Input- allows the user to easily create documents by dictating into a microphone connected to the computer. A training program is included with the audible prompts to help the user with the set-up.

Screen Masking- allows the user to 'mask' out areas of the screen and to change the Windows system background color. This enables the user to focus on a key area.

Extra Options- displays additional features that are not on the toolbar.

Dynamically speech enables any accessible Adobe PDF file with dual highlighting support.

Text Help- displays alternate toolbars. Allows user to customize toolbar.

Undocking the Toolbar- position the toolbar anywhere on the screen by dragging and dropping it. If the user docks the toolbar, it can also be undocked by clicking this button.

Study Skills Tools- facilitate active reading, writing, and learning. Students can highlight and extract text from any documents or website to create study guides, outlines, answer sheets, or to complete assignments

Highlight- allows user to highlight text on the webpage or document. Options include highlighting in yellow, blue, green and pink.

Clear Highlight- clears the selected highlighted section.

Collect Highlights- allows user to display all highlighted section in a new MS Word document.

Summary Feature- users can select all or any portion of text in a document or on the screen and create a new Word document that contains the text collapsed into a summary.