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User Guide
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4 This guide uses US spelling and punctuation for consistency.
5 This guide also includes tips and notes to help you use the
software more effectively. Tips and notes appear like this:
If you pause correctly, but Dragon still types a command as
dictation, you can force it to recognize what you say as a command by
holding down the
CTRL
key.
With Numbers Mode on, Dragon tries to interpret everything you say
as a number. If you dictate words, the results will be unpredictable.
However, you can still navigate menus and switch between programs
by voice when
Numbers Mode is on.
What should I expect from Dragon?
One reason to use Dragon is to do your writing more quickly;
creating letters, reports, and other documents by voice. Another
is to reduce the stress associated with keyboarding. Or maybe
you just like the idea of being able to lean back in your chair, put
your feet up on the desk, and still get work done.
Dragon is good for all these reasons, but making it work well
requires some effort from you. Dragon learns about your voice
and pronunciation as you use it. When you use words the
program doesn’t know, it will misrecognize them. By correcting
your mistakes, you help Dragon improve its ability to recognize
your way of speaking.
Do I still need my keyboard and mouse?
Although you can use Dragon to do almost everything on your
computer by voice, some things are still easier to do using the
mouse or keyboard.
If using a mouse and keyboard is an option for you, try
experimenting with using your voice and using your hands for
different tasks, to see what works best.
What if I can’t use a keyboard and mouse?
If using a mouse and keyboard is not an option, Chapter 4 ,
Working on Your Desktop on page 47.
NOTE: