2015
Lynda
David Rivers
1:53
English

This course shows viewers how to use the leading dictation software for everything from dictating text to controlling your PC. Author David Rivers explains how to set up Dragon, train it to recognize your voice, and use it for dictating text. The course also highlights cool capabilities such as correcting errors on the fly and leveraging common dictation shortcuts, and techniques to improve Dragon's accuracy.
Viewers also learn how to control the Windows desktop, open and close apps, and work with popular software like Word, Outlook, Excel, and web browsers.


Introduction
Welcome
What you should know before watching this course
Using the exercise files
1. Getting Started with Dragon
What is Dragon NaturallySpeaking?
Microphone considerations
Creating your user profile
Touring the user interface
Choosing the classic or new DragonBar
Using the Dragon Learning Center
2. Using Dragon to Dictate Text
Dictating basic text
Correcting text errors on the fly
Common dictation commands
Correcting actions
Spelling text and words
Dictating numbers and using Numbers mode
3. Using Dragon to Work with Text
Selecting and formatting text
Aligning text
Autoformatting
Correcting dictation
Making revisions
4. Using Dragon with Popular Programs
Basic commands in Word
Working with text in Word
Reading and sending email in Outlook
Creating calendar events in Outlook
Using Internet Explorer with Dragon
5. Navigating with Dragon
Opening and closing apps
Controlling menus, dialog boxes, and tabs
Manipulating windows with Dragon
6. Controlling the Mouse and Keyboard with Dragon
Controlling the keyboard
Controlling the mouse
Using MouseGrid to position the pointer
Clicking and dragging the mouse
7. Improving Dragon's Accuracy
Using Smart Format Rules
Adjusting speed vs. accuracy
Using the Accuracy Center
Improving accuracy using imported documents
Training for acoustics
Common mistakes to avoid
Conclusion
Next steps

Download File Size:212.23 MB

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