Specific improvements in WordQ v6 over v5 include:

• One version for all languages with automatic display of English or French user interface based on system language.
• Importing of previous WordQ 5 user profiles.
• Full WordQ functionality within online applications (e.g., Office 365 and Google apps) including in-context word prediction, speech feedback with word-by-word highlighting, and proofreading with keystroke control. 
• Greater accuracy with in-context word prediction that considers several previous words.
• Refined PDF viewer user interface.
• Reading website text selections, including word-by-word highlighting and ability to pause, restart, move a single word at a time backward and forward using arrow keys.
• Individual downloading of selected Acapela TTS voices to allow greater flexibility in choosing which voices/dialects are used with a given WordQ installation.
• Usage examples can be displayed in any language.

Key features

• Vocabulary customization: Add your own words
• Auto learning: Word prediction learns your word usage
• Homonym usage examples: See examples of how a close-sounding words are used
• Abbreviation-expansion: Use short forms to expand out to phrases
• Speech feedback: Listen to high quality speech to help choose predictions, read aloud as you type helping you catch mistakes
• 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
• Online help: Complete user help is available online

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.

Minimum Requirements and Compatibility (May 2024)

WordQ for Windows v6: Windows 10(v22H2) - 11(v23H2), desktop and web applications, PDFs (built-in reader/editor)

WordQ for Google Chrome™
Meet the newest addition to the WordQ literacy support line-up! This easy-to-install and simple-to-use web app lets you read, write, and manipulate documents and PDFs, all in a controlled area linked to your Google account. When you use the WordQ Chrome app, you can access, create, edit, and save documents and PDFs from both Google Drive™️ and locally, on your computer. Including state-of-the-art word prediction, text-to-speech capability for better comprehension and effective proofreading, simple speech recognition for voice typing, and a screen contrast tool, WordQ for the Chrome browser and OS has what you need to read and write better at school and home.

System Requirements:

• Google Chrome browser v86 and up
• Google associated email address
• Internet connection to open and activate the app

WordQ 5 for macOS and Windows
WordQ 5 Desktop is an easy-to-install and simple-to-use desktop software that has helped millions of people around the world read, write, and communicate with ease and independence. Including state-of-the-art word prediction, text-to-speech capability for better comprehension and effective proofreading,  speech recognition (for PC only), and lots more. WordQ Desktop is completely secure and doesn’t require an internet connection, except to download it.

Available with Standard or Professional vocabularies for both Mac and PC, WordQ Desktop works with you virtually anywhere that you type on your computer. The Professional vocabularies are appropriate for higher education and workplaces and are not suitable for young children.

Windows 10S and 11S is not supported. Use Windows Home or Professional.