Correcting your dictation

To correct the last text you dictated:

Say "Correct That". The Correction menu opens.

To delete the last text you dictated:

Say "Scratch That" or "Delete That" or "Undo that".

To correct a word or phrase:

Say "Correct <text>".

The Correction menu opens.

To correct a range of text:

Say one of the following:

• Say "Correct <text> through <text>" (US and Canada)
• Say "Correct from <text> to <text>" (all other locations)

The Correction menu opens.

To select and correct text:

Say one of the following:

• "Select <text>"
• "Select <text> through <text>" (US and Canada)
• "Select <text> to <text>" (all other regions)
• "Select That"

Or

1. Select text to correct with your mouse and keyboard.

2. Press the Correction hot key to open the Correction menu.

   By default, the Correction hot key is the minus sign key (-) on the numeric keypad.

The Correction menu opens.

To correct your dictation using Playback:

1. Play back your dictation. Do one of the following:

   • From the DragonBar, select Tools>Playback.
   • Say "Play That Back".

2. Optionally fast-forward or rewind playback as necessary.

   For more information, see Playing back dictation.

3. Press the Correction menu hot key when Dragon plays the word or phrase you want to correct.

   By default, the Correction hot key is the minus sign key (-) on the numeric keypad.

4. Use your voice or mouse and keyboard to make selections from the Correction menu.