ScanSoft DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING 8, Manual

Page: 9 / 226

C H A P T E R
Dragon NaturallySpeaking User’s Guide
1
1
Introduction
ragon NaturallySpeaking lets you talk to your computer instead of typing. As
you talk, your words are transcribed onto your screen and into your documents
or e-mail messages.
Talking to a computer while it types what you say is called dictating. You can dictate
into Microsoft
® Word, Corel ® WordPerfect ® , e-mail programs, personal information
organizers, and virtually any other program in which you normally type.
You can use Dragon NaturallySpeaking to:
■
Compose letters, memos, and send e-mail messages. You can cut and paste
inside your documents as well as revise and format text. Just think about what
you want to say, and then say it into the microphone.
■
Enter data into forms or spreadsheets. Most people can dictate numbers faster
than they can type. Using Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional or higher
editions, you can create custom voice commands to let you move from field to
field on your form by voice.
■
Work on the Web. You can search the Web, access information, and navigate
Web pages by speaking URLs and links.
■
Start programs and open menus.
■
Use handheld recorders to dictate while you are away from your computer.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking can then transcribe what you said. (Available in
Preferred and higher editions.)
D