# Changing the Speaking Rate from the Speak Applet

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Task/Location |  | Action | Result
Speak applet dialog while DECtalk Software is speaking a file | Step 1 | Use the mouse to position the pointer on the rate slider button. (8) Press MB1 and drag the slider to the left and wait for the speaking rate to slow. Then move the slider to the right to increase the rate. | The rate in words per minute displays to the right of the slider bar. Rate changes occur only at a clause boundary and only after all previously queued audio has played.

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