A writing tool that empowers students to independently write their own ideas, WordQ enables just about anyone to write, edit and proofread with ease. Designed for those who struggle with writing, it also suggests words and provides spoken feedback so students hear sentences repeated and can detect mistakes as they go.

WordQ is packed with super useful – yet super simple - functions that help to remove obstacles that make writing difficult, like typing, spelling and punctuation. It even helps clear up confusion about words that sound the same (e.g., “their and there”). With WordQ, you can build well-structured sentences to create flow through your work. The interface displays a handful of powerful buttons that can be accessed through hotkeys or the mouse.

Mic
While speaking, the Mic or microphone button can be left on for continuous dictation or used only when you need assistance with a single word or part of a sentence.

Speak and Select
Speak and Select provide you with a list of possible words and phrases to choose from. Use the mouse or arrow keys to hear each choice read aloud and then select the one you like.

Words
By turning the Words button on or off, you can have constant editing help while you write. It helps with spelling and word variety and offers assistance with every letter you type. Or, if you prefer, you can just turn it on when you are stuck on a word.

u>Read
Select some text and hit the Read button to hear it read aloud. This works anywhere there is text that you can highlight, like web pages, emails, and instant-messaging programs like Skype.

New in Version 3
New in version 3, WordQ is now available in English, Spanish, French and German, and all of the voices can now be downloaded online. Additional features new to version 3 include:

• Available on a DVD instead of a CD or as a download.
• Synonyms are available from the prediction box, to help find the right words
• Programmable abbreviations (e.g., program the word “myemail” to expand into "myname@mydomain.com". Or “myaddress”, “myschool”, etc.)
• Streamlined and improved installation process
• "Check for Update" added for easy updating: options/help
• "Open at Login", auto-launch WordQ when getting started: options/preferences

WordQ and Reading
WordQ is primarily a writing tool, but it can also assist with reading. Anywhere that text can be selected, you can hear it read aloud. This applies to popular programs like Facebook and Twitter, your emails or any of your favorite websites. It's also ideal for work and school-related tasks where reading and writing is required. By making sense of the words in front of you, listening, reading and writing skills are being developed at the same time.

Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
Memory: 1GB
Hard Drive Space: 200 MB
Processor: 1 GHz or equivalent
Sound card: Noise-cancelling microphone (headset or desktop), and headset or desktop speakers.

Note: Speech recognition only recognizes the native language of your operating system, unless you download language packs for Vista or Windows 7 Ultimate/Business from Microsoft's site.