WordQ for Windows/MacOS Desktops
WordQ Standard/Pro
v6.1 for Windows
WordQ v6.1 for Windows is our next generation software to help persons with learning differences and those who are neurodiverse, English or French Language Learners, and in general, anyone facing barriers to reading and writing for any reason. WordQ is a simple-to-use tool featuring word prediction, speech feedback, static and dynamic topics (word banks), speech recognition, and PDF viewing/editing that helps students create better quality writing with greater independence and confidence. These help individuals develop the skills and confidence they need to learn for life and thrive in school and in the workplace.
Works seamlessly across both desktop and web applications
Works completely offline in secure environments
Free upgrade for subscription licence holders of WordQ 5 for Windows
Key Features
Automatic display of English or French user interface based on system language
State-of-the-art in-context word prediction: Supports both offline and online applications (e.g., Office 365 and Google apps); automatically adapts to your word usage
High quality text-to-speech feedback: Listen to high quality speech to help choose predictions and read aloud as you type to help you catch mistakes. Acapela voices are individually downloaded for flexibility in choosing voices/dialects
Read website text selections: Includes word-by-word highlighting and ability to pause, restart, move a single word at a time backward and forward using arrow keys
Homonym usage examples: See examples of how a close-sounding words are used
Abbreviation-expansion: Use short forms to expand out to phrases
Proofreading mode: Use a unique proofreading strategy alongside word prediction to help you review and refine your writing so that the result sounds like what you had originally intended
Pronunciation exceptions: Customize how unique words are spoken
Exam Mode: Turns off WordQ features that may not be allowed during exams/assessments
PDF viewer/editor: Open PDF documents for accessible reading and writing using all WordQ features; fill in form fields or add your own text boxes; add sticky notes; and mark up text with annotations
ThoughtQ Dynamic Topics: Automatically create a topic list (word bank) of words/phrases on any subject by simply entering a keyword; use this list to influence word prediction and as "thought triggers" to help you search the web more effectively, with less effort and time, while gaining greater knowledge.
Static Topics/Word Banks: Easily create and use static topics (word banks), that consist of a list of words or short phrases that you might use when writing about a topic and influence word prediction accordingly.
Speech recognition: Work alongside of Microsoft Voice Typing (Win 10 or 11; online) or Voice Access (Win 11; offline); you have the choice of typing with the keyboard, using word prediction, or speaking straight into your text
Profanity-free
Online help: Complete user help is available online
Compatible with WordQ 5: Import and use previous WordQ 5 user profiles.
Standard or Pro
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.
Why upgrade from WordQ 5?
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
No data stored in the cloud. Trusted by Businesses, Banks, Government, Military and Colleges/Universities.
WordQ v5 for MacOS
All key features described above in WordQ v6 are included in WordQ v5 for macOS (not including upgrade improvements from 5 to 6):
WordQ v5 for MacOS is available in distinct language and regional versions (English/French, North American/International) and in Standard or Pro versions.
Important
Minimum Requirements and Compatibility (December 2024)
WordQ for Windows v6.: Windows 10(v22H2) - 11(v23H2), 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 v5: macOS 10.13.6 - 14.4.1, desktop applications, PDFs (built-in reader/editor)
Internet connection required for software activation
Current Release Versions of WordQ Desktop
WordQ for Windows v6: 6.1.9 (Dec 2, 2024)
WordQ for Windows v5: 5.4.30
WordQ for MacOS v5: 5.5.3 (Sep. 6, 2024)
Disclaimer
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.