Dual usage of MS Word function keys/Express Scribe function keys

[GrrlA440]

Hello - is it possible to temporarily disable Express Scribe function keys, when wanting to use a shared function key in MSWord, at the same time both applications are open?

 

Here's the scenario: I've completed transcribing an MP3 file into an MSWord doc (Express Scribe still open), and now I want to spellcheck the doc in MSWord, but pressing F7 (spellcheck in MSWord) also activates the "Rewind" function in Express Scribe. It would be nice to temporarily disable the F7 function in Express Scribe, and then enable it back when I'm done doing spellcheck and want to go back to using ExpressScript. Otherwise my only option is to completely shut down Express Script, perform the spellcheck in MSWord, and then restart Express Script when I'm done spellchecking. Thanks much!

[alibal]

Hi GrrlA440,

I am sure the experts can help you with that but in the meantime, why not just use the 'ABC' button and spellcheck whilst ES is still open - that is if you need it open at all at the spellcheck stage.

HTH.

[Guest nchda]

Hello - is it possible to temporarily disable Express Scribe function keys, when wanting to use a shared function key in MSWord, at the same time both applications are open?

 

Here's the scenario: I've completed transcribing an MP3 file into an MSWord doc (Express Scribe still open), and now I want to spellcheck the doc in MSWord, but pressing F7 (spellcheck in MSWord) also activates the "Rewind" function in Express Scribe. It would be nice to temporarily disable the F7 function in Express Scribe, and then enable it back when I'm done doing spellcheck and want to go back to using ExpressScript. Otherwise my only option is to completely shut down Express Script, perform the spellcheck in MSWord, and then restart Express Script when I'm done spellchecking. Thanks much!

 

 

I'd recommend simply changing it to another key combination which you can do through the Hotkey options in Express Scribe.