Fact · Dictation
NCH Software says a foot pedal in Express Scribe needs the correct port selected in Express Scribe Settings, one of COM, GamePort or VEC USB.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“You must select the correct port (ie. COM, GamePort or VEC USB) from Express Scribe Settings.”
Express Scribe knowledge base article 680: foot pedal setup, NCH Software, n.d., Pedal setup article, step on selecting the port.
Open the original- What it measures
- The article tells users to run the Foot Pedal Setup Wizard from Settings first, then select the port that matches how the pedal connects to the computer.
- What it does not show
- The article covers Express Scribe on Windows. Other transcription programs use their own pedal settings, so follow the maker's guide for your program.