# Speaking a Text File Using the Dtsample Applet

Click here to see a numbered graphic illustrating the following procedure.

Task/Location |  | Action | Result
DECtalk Software program Group (1) | Step 1 | Double click the Dtsample applet icon. (2) | The Dtsample applet dialog is displayed. (3)
Dtsample applet dialog (3) | Step 2 | Pull down the Language menu and select the language of your choice |
| Step 3 | Pull down the File menu and select Open. (4) | The Open a File dialog box is displayed. (5)
Open File dialog box (5) | Step 4 | Select the file you want DECtalk Software to speak. (6) | The file is displayed in the Dtsample applet dialog.(7)
Start button (8) | Step 5 | Click the start button. | DECtalk Software starts speaking the file.
Pause and stop buttons (9) (10) | Step 6 | Click the Pause or Stop button as needed. | DECtalk Software pauses or stops the speaking session.

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