How can I record a voice comment in word 2007?

[bressler]

When I select the insert voice command from the ribbon, I am prompted to
"create package" from a file.

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Bressler,

Are you referring to having added the 'Voice Comment' command to the quick access toolbar in Word 2007 (it's not a command included
in the ribbon by default)?
(Office files button=>Word Options=>Customize=>Commands not in ribbon=>
Voice Comment )

If the Windows Sound Recorder is available in Windows XP or in Windows Vista you should be getting the 'Sound Object' as a popup.

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When I select the insert voice command from the ribbon, I am prompted to
"create package" from a file.>>
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Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

 

[bressler]

I can access the Sound Recorder via the Start menu, so yes, it's available.

I have added the "insert voice" command to the QAT. However, when I
highlight text to insert the sound, I am prompted to create a package from a
file. No sound recorder. Very frustrating.

I'm using Office 2007 and Windows Vista.

Thanks,

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Bressler,

The voice comment recorder works with a microphone, a .WAV file in Windows XP or a .WMV file in Windows Vista, it can't convert text
to a recording.

If you don't have text selected and use the Voice comment choice do you get the same result.

If you use Insert=>Object=>Object is there a 'sound' choice in the list and does it bring up the sound recorder?

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I can access the Sound Recorder via the Start menu, so yes, it's available.

I have added the "insert voice" command to the QAT. However, when I
highlight text to insert the sound, I am prompted to create a package from a
file. No sound recorder. Very frustrating.

I'm using Office 2007 and Windows Vista.

Thanks, >>
--

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

 

[bressler]

Same result if no text selected. Word automatically selects the text
immediately prior to the insertion point.

There isn't a sound option available when I choose Insert=>Object. There are
two package options. This may be the issue, but I have no idea how to resolve.

Thanks,

 

[jgregoryjones]

Has this issue been resolved for anyone?

After I add Insert Voice to the Quick Access Toolbar and select it, rather
than a recording window popping up, I get a Create Package search box.
Clearly, the icon link is crossed up the correct prompt, right?

I have tried repairing the program, which has only been installed since
Monday of this week.

Does the voice comment feature work in Vista?

I am running Enterprise 2007 Word/Office with SP1 on a currently updated
Vista Home Premium Compaq.