Using Applications

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Working in Microsoft Word

Basic commands for using Microsoft Word.

Working with Microsoft Excel

Basic commands for using Microsoft Excel.

Working with Microsoft PowerPoint

Basic commands for using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Working with Microsoft Outlook

Basic commands for using Microsoft Outlook.

Working with Microsoft WordPad

Basic commands for using Microsoft WordPad.

Working with Google Docs

Basic commands for using Google Docs.

Working with Corel WordPerfect

Basic commands for using Corel WordPerfect.

Working with Microsoft Lync/Skype for Business

Basic commands for using Microsoft Lync/Skype for Business.

Working in OpenOffice Writer

Basics commands for working with OpenOffice Writer.

Working on your Desktop

Basic commands to perform many actions on the Windows Desktop.

Working with DragonPad

Basic commands for dictating in Dragon's built-in word processor.

Working with Windows controls

Basic commands to work with Windows controls, like buttons, in windows and dialog boxes, and to work with menus and lists.

Working with Web mail

Use these commands for basic operations using most Web mail applications, like Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook.

Using Dragon Anywhere

Dragon Anywhere is a full-featured mobile app that lets you dictate and edit documents on an iOS or Android device, using all the same customized words and Auto-Text commands you use with your desktop version of Dragon.

Posting to Twitter

Dragon can post tweets to Twitter without the application having to be open.

Turning off voice-enabling for menus, buttons, and other controls

Dragon allows users to navigate menus, click buttons, or work with other screen elements by voice. If you don't use this feature, you can disable it to help improve Dragon's speed.