Ted,
Are you using the full version of ViaVoice, or the Hal Plugin ViaVoice?
The Plugin version doesn't have as many features, apparently.
I have discovered that if, in the Hal Control Panel under "Speech", if I check the box for Hal to listen to commands, I can use the command "clear line" to correct Hal when the recognition software gets it wrong. I haven't found any other tools for correcting at this point, though. I don't know if this will be enough, but I'm going to keep working with it. If I've missed some other tools, I hope someone will point it out.
I realize there is a learning curve here, and that I have to work with the software before I start getting good results. I don't mind that, I'm willing to take the time to do it, I just want to be sure I understand all the available tools and that I'm using them correctly.
Datahopa,
I am using onboard sound, with a Zabaware headset plugged into the mike jack. It seems to work much better with 6.2 than it did with 6.1. But if I get no improvement as I persevere with this, I will consider getting a sound card.
Thank you both. If anyone else has suggestions, I'm all ears.