WordQ for Windows
WordQ for Windows is assistive technology for people with learning differences, neurodivergent individuals, English or French language learners, and anyone facing barriers to reading and writing.
It combines word prediction (orthographic and phonetic), text to speech, word banks, speech to text, and PDF editing into one seamless desktop tool.
Why WordQ for Windows
WordQ does not write for you. It offers tools like word prediction and text-to-speech so you can work independently, build real skills, and express your ideas with confidence, fostering active participation and self-reliance in every reading and writing tasks.
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Feature: In-Context Word Prediction (Orthographic & Phonetic)
What it Does: Suggests words based on several preceding words, adapting automatically to your usage
Why it Matters: Fewer keystrokes with orthographic prediction, more accurate in both ortho and phonetic prediction
Feature: High-quality text-to-speech
What it Does: Reads suggestions and full passages aloud using downloadable Acapela voices
Why it Matters: Helps you choose the right word and catch mistakes by ear
Feature: Read website text selections
What it Does: Reads selected web text aloud with word-by-word highlighting; pause, restart, or step word-by-word
Why it Matters: Makes online research and reading more accessible
Feature: Homonym usage examples
What it Does: Shows how close-sounding words are used in context
Why it matters: Reduces confusion between similar-sounding words
Feature: Abbreviation expansion
What it Does: Turns short forms into full phrases automatically
Why it Matters: Speeds up repetitive or complex writing
Feature: Proofreading mode
What it Does: A dedicated review strategy that works alongside word prediction
Why it Matters: Helps your writing sound the way you originally intended
Feature: Built-in PDF viewer/editor
What it Does: Open, read, annotate, fill in, and mark up PDF documents using every WordQ tool
Why it Matters: One accessible workspace for documents and PDFs
Feature: ThoughtQ Dynamic Topics
What it Does: Enter a keyword to auto-generate a word bank and "thought trigger" list on any subject
Why it Matters: Speeds up research and pre-writing with less effort
Feature: Static Topics/word banks
What it Does: Build your own custom word lists that influence prediction
Why it Matters: Tailor support to any class topic or project
Feature: Speech to Text
What it does: Works alongside Microsoft Voice Typing or Voice Access
Why it Matters: Choose to type, predict, or speak your writing
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WordQ fully supports English and French across every version. One installation automatically displays the correct interface based on your system language, and you can switch between English and French vocabularies at any time. Ideal for bilingual classrooms, workplaces, or households.
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WordQ Standard & Pro
Language Support
One version for both English and French with automatic display of the appropriate user interface based on system language.
Available dictionaries / vocabularies include:
Canadian English (Elementary, Intermediate, Secondary)
US English (Elementary, Intermediate, Secondary)
UK English (Elementary, Intermediate, Secondary)
Canadian French (générale, nouvelle orthographe)
European French (générale, nouvelle orthographe)
Francophone sales through our exclusive reseller Nureka Technologies https://nureka.co/ca-fr
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· Improved spelling accuracy — Word prediction has been shown to significantly reduce spelling errors
· Increased writing fluency — Research indicates word prediction can raise the overall rate of text production
· Reduced keystrokes — Fewer keystrokes are needed to type the same words (Orthographic Prediction)
· Enhanced vocabulary use — Predictive support encourages a wider variety of word choices
· Improved confidence and independence — Many users report feeling more confident in their own writing
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WordQ 6 is available in either Standard or Pro versions. The Standard version includes vocabulary templates and a dictionary suitable for elementary, intermediate and secondary students. The Pro version contains an advanced academic and professional vocabulary template and dictionary suitable for higher education (e.g., grade 12, post-secondary), and the workplace.
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WordQ is an assistive technology tool designed to support reading and writing for individuals facing learning barriers, such as students with learning differences or those acquiring a new language. This supports the principles of making the individual an active participant in their learning rather than a mere spectator. It features intelligent word prediction, text-to-speech, speech recognition, and proofreading, helping users find and correct mistakes, expand vocabulary, and improve comprehension without judgment or pressure.
WordQ’s approach exemplifies intelligent assistance (IA): it actively supports users in performing tasks, enhancing their abilities and independence, but always keeps the individual in control.
In contrast, artificial intelligence (AI) focuses on creating systems that can mimic or replicate human intelligence, often operating autonomously to solve complex problems, make decisions, or learn from data.
While intelligent assistance like WordQ augments an individual’s capability within defined boundaries, artificial intelligence aims for broader autonomy and adaptability, sometimes functioning independently of direct human input
WordQ is described as intelligent assistance (IA), encouraging active participation and independence in reading and writing, rather than functioning as AI that completes tasks for the user. This approach fosters confidence, self-reliance, and effective communication
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Supports both desktop and browser-based applications
Reads website text aloud with word-by-word highlighting
Powerful speech recognition using Microsoft Voice Typing and Voice Access
Improved contextual word prediction
Improved profanity protection
New interface facilitates gathering of topical words for pre-writing
Improved ThoughtQ Dynamic Topic word suggestions
Redeveloped from the ground up for the latest Microsoft operating systems
Overview of using WordQ for Windows
No data stored in the cloud. Trusted by Businesses, Banks, Government, Military and Colleges/Universities.
Pricing Standard v Pro
WordQ Standard and Pro for Windows are available as one-year subscriptions from CA$119.00.
WordQ Standard — CA$119.00/year
Built for elementary, intermediate, and secondary students. Includes age-appropriate vocabulary templates and dictionaries designed to grow with a learner from early literacy through secondary / high school.
Full word prediction (Orthographic and Phonetic), text-to-speech, and proofreading toolkit
Student-appropriate dictionaries in English and French
Built-in PDF viewer/editor
ThoughtQ dynamic topics and custom word banks
WordQ Pro — CA$149.00/year
Built for higher education and the workplace. Includes an advanced adult vocabulary template and dictionary appropriate for post-secondary / high school study and professional environments. Not suitable for young children.
Everything in Standard, plus increased associated background dictionary includes approximately 30,000 words
For individuals: Try WordQ Desktop free for 30 days — no oligation.
For educators: Bring Standard licences to your classroom or school.
For employers and higher-ed learners: Equip your team or yourself with WordQ Pro.
Important
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WordQ for Windows v6: Windows 10(v22H2) - 11(v24H2), desktop and web applications, PDFs (built-in reader/editor)
WordQ for Windows v5: Windows 10(v22H2) - 11(v23H2), desktop applications, PDFs (built-in reader/editor)
WordQ for macOS v6: macOS 11 (Big Sur) desktop applications, PDFs (built-in reader/editor) (Arriving Feb 5, 2026)
WordQ for macOS v5: macOS 10.13.6 - 15.1, desktop applications, PDFs (built-in reader/editor)
Internet connection required for software activation
Version 5 Windows Users: ARM-based computers are not supported. WordQ is not currently supported on ARM-based computers running Windows ARM, e.g. Microsoft Surface with Snapdragon processor, or Windows emulation on MacOS with M1-M4 processors
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WordQ for Windows v6: 6.2.8 (Feb 2, 2026)
WordQ for Windows v5: 5.4.30 (Aug. 1, 2023) Note: We do not have any plans for future updates past WordQ 5 v5.4.3 as improvements have been included in WordQ Standard/Pro for Windows v6.1.x.
WordQ for macOS v6: 6.0.10 (Feb 5, 2026)
WordQ for MacOS v5: 5.5.7 (July 17, 2025)
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WordQ functionality (e.g., word prediction, speech feedback, and abbreviations) is not supported when using onscreen keyboards, eyegaze, system speech recognition, and screenreader software, although it does not interfere with such assistive technology. Other 3rd party assistive technology may interfere with the operation of WordQ beyond our control. While we have evaluated WordQ with the most common commercial applications such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs, new operating system and application updates by Microsoft, Google and Apple may introduce incompatibilities with WordQ beyond our control. While we will endeavour to address these within a timely fashion we cannot guarantee functionality with all future updates by 3rd parties.
WordQ’s PDF reader/editor requires PDF documents to be accessible, i.e., searchable text.
Compatibility may vary within different versions of operating systems and applications. Some may not support all features of WordQ. Please contact us for a 30-day free trial download of the full version of WordQ Desktop to allow for testing within your own environment.
Please read the EULA for further limitations on the deployment/use of WordQ.