C H A P T E R
Dragon NaturallySpeaking User’s Guide
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Introducing Dragon
NaturallySpeaking
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
®
programs, personal information organizers, and virtually any other
program in which you normally type.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is good for:
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Composing letters, memos, and e-mail messages. Just think about
what you want to say, and then say it into the microphone.
■
Writing a report, article, or story. Brainstorm out loud and capture
your thoughts on screen. Then edit your work by voice or mouse
and keyboard.
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“Typing up” notes from a meeting. When you get back to your desk,
simply read your notes into the microphone.
You can also use simple voice commands to revise and format text, move
around your document, and control your computer. Learn the basics in
your Dragon NaturallySpeaking Quick Start booklet.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking isn’t just for typing, however. You can also
use your voice to start programs, open menus, and click buttons. If you
use Internet Explorer to browse the Web, you can use Dragon
NaturallySpeaking to follow links and go to favorite sites by voice. You
can learn how in Chapter 5, “Controlling Your Computer by Voice.”
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