Beyond Basics

Getting Started

If you’re comfortable talking to your computer, you’re familiar with basic Dragon capabilities, and you’ve taken the time to customize your vocabulary and options, then you’re ready to bring your Dragon usage to the next level. You will be amazed at the variety of tools, features and commands available within this software! We’ve created a variety of tools below to help boost your productivity with Dragon. This includes command sheets that will allow you to have advanced voice commands at your fingertips when you’re using Dragon with Microsoft Word, Excel and email, as well as tips for using Dragon to quickly find the information you need on the web.

If you’re looking for additional training and customization services beyond the tools listed here, reach out to the Dragon NaturallySpeaking Value-Added Reseller community. These Nuance partners can help with individualized recommendations and coaching for special equipment, environments, workflows, goals, and needs. Enlisting this type of services is particularly efficient for very busy users, very young users, users who are new to computers, and in case of issues with hearing, vision, mobility, and dyslexia.

Dragon Works With the Applications You Use Every Day

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Using Dragon with Microsoft Word
This cheat sheet provides a sample list of the most common and helpful commands for Word 2003 and 2007

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Using Dragon with Email
This instructional video illustrates how to launch your default email program, check for new mail, and create a new message

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Surf the Web by Voice
This video demonstration highlights the ability to navigate the web using common voice commands

Using Voice Commands

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Dragon Voice Shortcuts
This video demonstration provides a sample of the commands that can be used to search the web and send email.

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Automate Routine Tasks
This video demonstration illustrates the type of custom commands you can create to make working on the computer faster and easier

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Creating Custom Voice Commands
This video covers the creation of “Text-and-Graphics” commands that help to streamline your daily PC tasks

Additional Resources