Talkpad

There is one important addition which also characterizes the functionality of this view. It provides a talkpad, a UNICODE richedit control the user may use to enter text to be spoken by the speaker nominated. Right away.

Talkies Toolbar and Menu

The Talkies is responsible for the speaking operations of the view. It provides four buttons.

Talk button

This button is pressed to initiate the operation of speaking whatever is on the talkpad. The operation may be postponed if the pause button is currently active.

Stop/Reset button

This button interrupts the current speaking operation. If it is currently paused, both the pause operation and the speaking operation are cancelled.

Pause button

This button holds whatever is currently spoken or will be spoken, for as long as the pause state is in effect.

Resume button

This button releases whatever is being paused, and cancels the pause operation.

Edit Toolbar and Menu

The buttons found in this toolbar are standard edit buttons for use with the talkpad, and other text receiving controls.