pause before and after saying it, otherwise Dragon
NaturallySpeaking might interpret the command as
dictation.
Dictate this paragraph, saying all the commands as
shown:
[New Paragraph]
I’ll be staying at the Jackson hotel
[period]
Here’s the phone number where you can
reach me
[colon] [Go to Sleep]
(under your breath)
hmm, where did I put that number? ah, got it.
[Wake Up]
202 555 0828
[period]
Remember to pause before saying the
“Go To Sleep”
command. If the program types the words “Go To
Sleep” or other similar words, say
“Undo That,”
and
then try saying the command again, pausing briefly
before and after.
The detachable Command Quick Reference card in
the back of this guide lists the commands you may
find most useful.
Becoming an expert? There are more commands
you can try. Click the Help icon and click View Command
List, or look in the Command Appendix of your user’s
guide.
Selecting Words
It’s normal for the computer to misunderstand some
words, especially at first. Fixing the mistakes Dragon
NaturallySpeaking makes may slow you down a bit,
but once you get the hang of dictating, it’s a lot faster
than typing.
This next section tells you how to change, delete,
insert, and format words you dictate.
Changing Words with Select/
Quick Correct
To use Dragon NaturallySpeaking effectively, you
must master selecting words by using the Select
command. The key to using the Select command is to
pause in the right places. For example, here’s how you
pause when you select the word “hello.”
Pause.
Say
“Select hello,” without pausing between
“select” and “hello.”
Pause again.
Notice that when the words are selected, the program
highlights them and displays a list of possible
corrections. This list is called the Quick Correct list.
(The Quick Correct list appears only in the
DragonPad.)
If the word you want is on the Quick Correct list, say
“Choose”
and the number next to the correct word.
If the word you want isn’t on the list, you can
spell it. We’ll show you how in the next section.
You can unselect the last thing you selected by saying
“Unselect That.”
Dictate this sentence:
I have always wanted to see the White House
[period]
Say
“Select White House”
(do not pause between
“Select” and “White House”). Notice that the selected
words are highlighted.
Say
“Unselect That.”
The selection disappears.
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