13. A method for controlling a speech recognition function for a data processing system, the data processing system having a display, a speech recognition input device, and a cursor control device, the cursor control device having a selector, the method comprising the steps of: (a) displaying at least one object and a moveable cursor on the display; (b) controlling the moveable cursor on the display in x and y directions simultaneously in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device; (c) selecting one of the at least one object displayed on the display; (d) activating the speech recognition function in response to engagement of the selector of the cursor control device; (e) inputting a spoken command for the data processing system by the speech recognition input device; (f) applying the spoken command inputted for the data processing system to only the selected one object; and (g) deactivating the speech recognition function in response to disengagement of the selector of the cursor control device.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the controlling step (b) includes the step of controlling the moveable cursor on the display in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device that comprises one of a mouse, a joystick, a track-ball, or a touch tablet.