Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Learn to speak Dragon with For Dummies!

Fully updated for the latest speech recognition tools and features, this bestselling guide helps you conquer Dragon NaturallySpeaking and gets you started creating documents, sending e-mail, searching the web, and more using only your voice. You?ll learn Dragon basics like dictation, formatting, and proofreading before moving on to more advanced options including posting to social media sites, developing custom commands, troubleshooting, and improving communication with Dragon.

• Explains the ins and outs of voice-recognition software and the wealth of possibilities available in Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Discusses how Dragon NaturallySpeaking allows you to interact with and command you PC, cruise through e-mail, update Facebook, surf the web, and create reports just by speaking
• Shows you how to increase your productivity at work and stay organized on the go with Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Reveals time-saving tips, mistakes to avoid, and the most common issues you may encounter when getting started with Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Stop “dragon” your feet and get started with Dragon Naturally Speaking For Dummies, 3rd Edition today!

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started with Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Chapter 1. Knowing What to Expect
Chapter 2. Installing Dragon and Starting Basic Training
Chapter 3. Launching and Controlling Dragon

Part II: Creating Documents and Spreadsheets
Chapter 4. Simply Dictating
Chapter 5. Selecting, Editing, and Correcting in DragonPad
Chapter 6. Basic Formatting in Text-Editing Applications
Chapter 7. Proofreading and Listening to Your Text
Chapter 8. Dictating into Other Applications
Chapter 9. Dipping into Word Processing
Chapter 10. Working with Excel
Chapter 11. Using Recorded Speech

Part III: Communicating Online
Chapter 12. Sending and Receiving E-Mail
Chapter 13. Working the Web
Chapter 14. Playing Media with the LifeStyle Speech Pack
Chapter 15. Dictating the Mobile Way

Part IV: Controlling Windows
Chapter 16. Controlling Your Desktop and Windows by Voice

Part V: Working Smarter
Chapter 17. Speaking More Clearly
Chapter 18. Additional Training for Accuracy
Chapter 19. Improving Audio Input
Chapter 20. Having Multiple Computers or Users
Chapter 21. Creating Your Own Commands
Chapter 22. Getting Help from Your Desktop and Online

Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 23. Ten Common Problems
Chapter 24. Ten Time-and-Sanity-Saving Tips
Chapter 25. Ten Mistakes to Avoid
Chapter 26. Ten Stupid Dragon Tricks