Creating Text and Graphics commands

Text and Graphics commands are custom voice commands for inserting specific content into a document, which you define. It can include text and graphics.

Do not include private or sensitive information in Text and Graphics commands. This information is visible to anyone who might execute the command.

Why you should use Text and Graphics commands

Use Text and Graphics commands for content you re-use frequently in your documents. They save time and effort, and reduce errors.

Typical uses include:

• If you write a lot of business letters, use an Text and Graphics command to insert your address and company logo.
Here's an example:

You could create a command called "Add location" and define its content to include an address and logo you use in emails, something like the graphic shown below. Start your email and say "Add location" and Dragon will insert this:



• If your work involves creating reports in a certain format, use an Text and Graphics command to insert a template of details you need to include.
Here's an example:

You could create a command called "Describe property" and define its content as a formatted list of details about a property you assessed. Open your document and say "Describe property" and Dragon will insert this:

Property Assessment

Assessment date:

Location:

Name on deed:

Year built:

Square footage:

Structure value:

Observations:

Follow-up:

• If you frequently generate appointment notices that require you to specify a date, time, and location, you can create an Text and Graphics command with variable fields for those details, and even include prompts and default values.
Here's an example:

You could create a command called "Generate appointment" and enter the text along with variable fields for the date, time, and location. After inserting the variable fields, replace the "default value" text with actual default values or with prompts that tell you what to insert. Open your document at say "Generate appointment" and Dragon will insert this:

We look forward to seeing you at your appointment on [date], at [enter a time between 1:00 and 4:00] pm.

Our office is located at [1101 Hansen Blvd, Suite 3, Burlington, MA].

Thank you for choosing Wayside Associates.

In the document, use voice commands to navigate to each field and enter a value for it. If you use default values or allow blank fields, you may need to remove delimiters before printing the document. See Using fields with Text and Graphics commands for more information.

To create an Text and Graphics command

• To create a more complex Text and Graphics command, go to the DragonBar and select Tools>Command Center>Add New Command and enter the details in the MyCommands Editor.

For more information, see MyCommands Editor—Text and Graphics

Related procedures	Additional information
Creating Text and Graphics commands	About custom commands
Working with custom commands	Options dialog box—Miscellaneous
	MyCommands Editor—Step-by-Step dialog box
	MyCommands Editor—Advanced Scripting dialog box