# Speak Applet

The Speak applet is included as a practical example of how the DECtalk Software API can be used to produce an innovative Text-To-Speech application that maximizes user interaction through a highly graphical interface. A visual overview of the Speak program applet is provided below.

Visual Overview of the Speak Applet

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| Menu bar: File, Edit, and Help menus |  | Speech speed-control slider
| Voice-activation buttons |  | Start, pause, and stop push buttons
| Edit window for text input |

Notes

· The Speak applet is not provided and not supported for Windows CE systems.

· English, Spanish, German, or French speaker names are displayed, depending on the current default language. See the Name [:name] command description for lists of names.

· The faces display as cartoon characters when using VGA 16-color mode.