18. 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) displaying on the display the spoken command inputted for the data processing system; (g) displaying on the display a list of alternative commands for the spoken command; (h) selecting either the spoken command or one of the commands in the list of alternative commands in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device; and (i) deactivating the speech recognition function in response to disengagement of the selector of the cursor control device.
18. 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) displaying on the display the spoken command inputted for the data processing system; (g) displaying on the display a list of alternative commands for the spoken command; (h) selecting either the spoken command or one of the commands in the list of alternative commands in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device; and (i) deactivating the speech recognition function in response to disengagement of the selector of the cursor control device. 20. The method of claim 18, wherein the inputting step (e) includes the step of inputting the spoken command by the speech recognition input device that includes a microphone.