Stop Typing, Start Talking: The Benefits of Voice-to-Text

As our lives and jobs become more centralized around the use of a computer, typing becomes the everyday normal for basic communication, documentation and memorization. But as humans, we aren’t meant to sit around typing out our every thought; it can be inefficient, sound commonplace, and be unhealthy for our bodies and minds at a certain point.

With advancements in technology, and the use of voice-to-text services and software, anyone can experience the benefits of cutting back on typing. And, with mobile applications like TranscribeMe for iPhone, it has never been less complicated to transcribe your words on the go.

Switching from typing to talking comes with a range of benefits that will help open up new possibilities:

Boosted Speed

The average person types at a speed of 38 to 40 words per minute; a rough 2,400 words an hour. When you replace this traditional method with a mobile transcription app to speak into, you’ll be able to boost this speed by nearly 4 times, an average of 150 words per minutes. Just imagine what you can do with all of the time that you’ll save!

Increased Mobility

Using voice-to-text software can open up new doors in terms of creative work spaces, and greatly decreases the amount of time spent sitting. Roam around your home, the office or a park and have the freedom to record your thoughts and memos with greater accuracy. Your body will thank you for walking more, and your mind will benefit from creative flow.

Heightened Accuracy

Speaking directly into an application that can transcribe your words into text for you will drastically improve the accuracy of your documents. For a normal typist, about 8 out of 100 words will be spelled incorrectly and have to be fixed. By cutting out the time you’ll need to spend making corrections, you’ll be free to focus on the task at hand.

Enhanced Focus

By eliminating the distractions of your computer and using a mobile transcription app, you’ll find that your overall focus will get better as well. Not only is it easier to concentrate on the subject you’re speaking about, your hands will be freed up to multitask with doing mindless chores, exercising, exploring the outdoors and more.

Developed Voice

Too often during writing do we get hung up on the little things. Does this flow make sense? Does the style and voice sound right, or does it feel too robotic? When speaking directly into a mic, it instantly becomes easier to talk as a real person, and develop a distinguishable voice that is conversational and approachable.

Diminished Injury

Repetitive motion injuries, eye strain, back pain; these are only a few of the life-altering injuries that are easily sustained when frequently typing on the computer. By adopting a mobile transcription application, you can reduce the likelihood that you’ll develop back/neck problems, carpal tunnel, eye strain and more.

Get the TranscribeMe app now, or visit our website to get a quote for your next project, and learn how transcription can benefit you!