Features
- Converts PDFs & paper documents into editable MS Word docs
- Proofread a scanned document before sending to Microsoft Word
- Speaks as words are typed in MS Word
- Check a word for spelling, definitions in MS Word
- Converts Internet Explorer web pages to speech. Win 7/Vista/XP compatible
ClaroRead Pro for PC includes powerful new technology that will scan and convert any publication into an editable PDF that can be read out loud with color highlighting. ClaroRead Pro ensures that any scanned or inaccessible document will be perfectly reproduced with all pictures, diagrams, columns and text intact.
As ClaroRead Pro is closely integrated with Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, practically any text can be spoken aloud by this powerful software. ClaroRead can assist in delivering high quality documents by using the scanned proofreading capability.
Users can also benefit from the addition of included visual tools that color, highlight and focus on difficult to read text as it is spoken by the computer. Words can also be spoken back as they are typed, ensuring the accuracy of written papers, tests and study notes.
As well as including all the features found in ClaroRead Plus, ClaroRead Pro features improved scanning and proofing options. ClaroRead Pro allows users to read a book on-screen exactly as it would appear if the text were in their hands. ClaroRead Pro scans and converts any publication into an on-screen PDF that can be read out loud in a human sounding voice within Adobe Reader with full color highlighting. New PDF unlocking features and OCR proofing capabilities have further boosted ClaroRead's power. ClaroRead Pro is the simplest and most affordable way to get any newspaper, magazine, novel or leaflet online in its original format – for everyone to read and listen.
ClaroRead Pro has all the features of ClaroRead Plus and also includes ScreenRuler, ClaroCapture and ClaroIdeas.
ClaroRead Pro is easy to use and provides the perfect integrated text to speech tool for use with Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 and 2010. ClaroRead Pro works on Windows 7, Windows Vista and XP.
MAIN PRODUCT FEATURES:
TEXT-TO-SPEECH:
ClaroRead speaks back text as it is typed, allowing a user to check and proofread work quickly and easily. Text can be spoken at any point by highlighting individual sections of text and pressing the Play button - great for proofreading.
VOICES:
ClaroRead Pro includes 10 high quality voices:
- Nuance Vocalizer Daniel (British English)
- Nuance Vocalizer Serena (British English)
- Nuance Vocalizer Lee (Australian English)
- Nuance Vocalizer Karen (Australian English)
- Nuance Vocalizer Tom (American English)
- Nuance Vocalizer Sangeeta (Indian English)
- Nuance Vocalizer Fiona (Scottish English)
- Nuance Vocalizer Moira (Scottish English)
- Nuance RealSpeak Daniel (British English)
- Nuance RealSpeak Serena (British English)
INTEGRATION WITH MS WORD, OPEN OFFICE & INTERNET EXPLORER:
ClaroRead provides a single toolbar for use in Microsoft Word 2003, 2007 and 2010 that combines a homophone and dictionary checker, font and spacing commands, a thesaurus, spell checker and save to audio or video function. All have clear graphic icons for ease of recognition.
FONT & COLOR:
When working in Microsoft Word, ClaroRead's Font button allows the font size, type and color of the whole document to be modified easily. You can:
- Increase or decrease the font size
- Change the font to one of 3 popular fonts with one click.
- Choose fonts in the Advanced Settings Editor.
- Change the color and highlight color of the text of a whole document easily.
VISUAL HIGHLIGHTING:
Visual highlighting works in Microsoft Word, Open Office, PDF and Internet Explorer. The Word Trail feature makes words color progressively as they are spoken by ClaroRead.
SPACING:
Text character, line and paragraph spacing using Microsoft Word requires some detailed knowledge. ClaroRead makes it simple to space out text in Microsoft Word.
HOMOPHONES:
Homophones are words that are pronounced the same even if they differ in spelling or meaning, such as 'pair' and 'pear'. Features:
- Mark in color all the homophones and confusable words in a document. Using the Advanced Settings Editor, additional tricky and confusable words can be added.
- The Check feature will list alternative words that sound the same, along with the meaning of each word.
- Mark homophones in color as words are typed.
- ClaroRead includes over two thousand pictures, helping users to select the correct homophone or choice of wording.
SPELL CHECK:
Spell check any text in any application, whether a web page, word document or PDF. ClaroRead provides a single Check button that combines a homophone dictionary, thesaurus, reference dictionary and spell checker, making the checking of the text and documents easier and more comprehensive. Functions:
- Spell check individual words or the whole of the document at any point.
- The Check boxes are fully speech enabled.
- Clicking the Homophones button will show all the homophones in the text.
- If the word has alternative words with the same or similar meaning, the Meaning Check box will appear.
- Over 2000 picture icons to help with word meanings.
WORD CHECK:
- Gives extra definitions, context for the current spelling and a Google search link.
- Any corrections made in the spell check window are remembered and can be reviewed later.
- Information can be used to build a personal correction list and add corrections directly to Word's Auto-correct in bulk from the ClaroRead Advanced Settings Editor.
SCAN AND CONVERT FILES:
With ClaroRead Plus the powerful Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology any paper document or PDF file becomes accessible. Through Omnipage 17, textbooks, photocopies and handouts are easily converted into Microsoft Word documents or accessible PDF files. The text can be spoken out loud by ClaroRead or edited. PDF files can also be unlocked and edited.
WORD PREDICTION & TRAINING:
ClaroRead contains a Word Prediction feature, which can be useful for certain computers users. ClaroRead uses a base prediction consisting of the most frequently used words in the English language. The dictionary learns as words are typed and rejects words that do not pass the automatic spell check.
- Word Prediction list automatically appears by cursor during typing.
- Prediction Window can be docked anywhere on the screen to use as a reference.
- Creation of multiple Prediction Dictionaries. Ideal for creating subject and curriculum specific dictionaries.
- Ability to rename and delete prediction dictionaries.
- Export word lists and turn off spell check when adding words.
- Learning words as you type and adding to the prediction dictionary
SAVE TO AUDIO, VIDEO OR iTUNES:
Convert any text into a video with a high quality voice over synchronized with the text. Change the text color settings to the preferences and the video can be produced to suit a wide range of popular mobile devices with video screens including iPhone, iPod Touch and Nano, Nokia and Walkman phones as well as Media Player software. It is quick and easy to do, allowing documents and web pages to be taken on the move.
CLAROREAD EXTRAS:
ClaroRead includes a range of applications and utilities to enrich the toolkit available. These features can be turned on at any time if required for a particular task or assignment. Existing and future ClaroRead users can visit the ClaroRead Extras website to obtain product updates, free downloads, add on products and support information.
- ScreenRuler: reading ruler. Helps anyone who has problems keeping focus while reading.
- ClaroView: screen color overlay tool. Helps dyslexic students focus on the screen and read.
- ClaroCapture: study tool. Capture images and text from web pages and documents to help write essays and organise references.
- Speaking Calculator: echoes back figures when the return key is pressed.
- Accessible PDF: open accessible PDF documents in a format that may be easier to read than the original PDF.
- ClaroIdeas: our easy to use, powerful and fresh visual software solution for assisting with research, planning, outlining, studying and presenting. ClaroIdeas will help users and groups to capture their ideas, pictures, research notes, web page links, audio and video files with more freedom, flexibility and creativity.
EXPORTER:
Exporter is designed to allow the synchronisation of Claro products between the computer and USB stick. Ideal for people who use shared computers and don't want to set up their settings each time.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- Windows 7, XP SP3, Vista SP2
- 1GB RAM
- 1.25GB hard disk space
- DVD drive
- Microsoft Word 2003 or later
- Sound Card
- Scanner supporting TWAIN or WIA
- 150-500MB for each Voice
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