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revIsSpeaking

Type

function

Summary

Returns true or false, depending on whether a phrase is currently being spoken by the revIsSpeaking command.

Syntax

revIsSpeaking()

Description

Use the revIsSpeaking function to avoid interrupting a speech.

If you execute the revSpeak command while the computer is already speaking, the first speech is stopped and the second speech begins immediately.

Important

The revIsSpeaking function is part of the Speech library. To ensure that the function works in a standalone application, you must include this custom library when you create your standalone. In the Inclusions pane of the Standalone Application Settings window, make sure the "Speech" library checkbox is checked.

Examples

revIsSpeaking()
wait until revIsSpeaking() is false

command: revStopSpeech, revSpeak

control structure: function

glossary: Standalone Application Settings, command, return, standalone application, text to speech, LiveCode custom library

library: Speech library

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 2.0

OS

mac

windows

Platforms

desktop

server

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