You Speak It, Dragon Proffesional Writes It
Voice recognition software just got easier with Dragon Software by Nuance. The most used Dragon product Dragon Professional is simple to set up and has a variety of features that goes beyond simple speech-to-text capabilities.
Check out what to do when you get the software, and how the software commands can do more than document creation. Use special commands to access emails, social media, and more. If you can speak it, Dragon Professional 16 will write it.
Setting It Up
When you first receive your Dragon software, you will go through an easy setup process. The software provides simple tutorials for you to get the most out of Dragon Professional. And it gets easier the more that you use it.
You don’t need to go through difficult or strenuous training. Just a simple microphone check after the initial setup is all you need to get started. Of course, you do have the option of exploring additional training to improve accuracy but it’s not necessary.
Using Dragon Professional
Using Dragon Professional 16 increases your productivity because it is 99% accurate right out of the box with words appearing almost as quickly as you speak them. The software also adapts to your natural speech, so you don’t have to alter the way you talk to use this software. And depending on your typing speed, it may be 3 times faster than you type.
Worried about what the software is picking up? Your text appears almost instantaneously, so feel free to watch the page as you talk to double check. You also receive immediate feedback so you can edit in real-time instead of saving corrections until after your dictation is done.
Smart Format Rules
Enabling Smart Format Rules allows you to dictate without having to worry about formatting. Just keep talking and the software will take care of the details for you. This way you are free to be creative without losing your train of thought.
With Smart Format Rules you can make edits like:
- Selecting text
- Apply formatting like bold, underline, and capitals
- Adopt abbreviation and number preferences
- Switch back and forth between voice and typing
Furthermore, you can also create custom commands for text and graphics that you frequently use.
Dictation for Social Media Platforms
Have a quick thought to post to your Twitter account? Dragon Professional can do it for you. Simply say, “Post to Twitter” to start your message.
This works for Facebook, Twitter, and other chat clients. So the next time you need to communicate with someone, just ask Dragon Professional to do it for you.
Dictation for Surfing the Web
Sure, you already have an AI assistant for your phone, but that would decrease your work rhythm. Instead, give commands like “Search Google for Chinese restaurant” to get a kick start on dinner plans without having to reach for your phone.
Need facts and figures for your report? Ask Dragon Professional to search for you. Ask it to “Search video for” your company’s latest commercial. Or “Open top site for” local retail sales figures.
Dictation for Emails and Calendar
Using voice commands, you can also dictate emails or make calendar notes without disconnecting from Dragon Professional. Simple commands like, “Click Compose” starts a new email for your favorite web-based email account. Reply to emails and messages by saying, “Click Reply.”
Similarly, check your scheduled appointments or add to your day with simple commands. Tell your software to “Schedule an appointment with” to make an addition to your calendar.
Advanced Features
When you are ready to optimize your software performance and productivity, it’s time to take advantage of Dragon Professional’s advanced features. You can check out advanced analysis and training to improve accuracy in your existing documents or emails.
In addition, even though the software is relatively accurate from the start, it gets more so the more you use it. Dragon Professional picks up accurate spelling for your commonly used proper names and phrases without having to fiddle with the autocorrect feature all the time.
Furthermore, Nuance also offers additional help and support in the form of paid online training and industry-specific webinars for more information.
Find out why Dragon Professional is trusted by over a million people around the world. Purchasing the software is risk-free with a 30-day money back guarantee. So try it out and see if going speech-to-text is the right step for you.
Dragon Software Editions
Dragon software comes in multiple editions. From Dragon Professional for those with more speech recognition needs, then all the way to business type related editions like Dragon Legal, Dragon Medical, Dragon Law Enforcement, Dragon Healthcare, and more.