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The Spelling Window then closes and, in your text, Dragon replaces the misrecognized segment with what you

indicated was the correct transcription.

Note: In addition to adjusting your document, Dragon also learned a bit of information to refine your profile,

and if you entered in the Spelling Window a word that was not in its active vocabulary, Dragon has now added

that word to its active vocabulary (you could now see that word in the Vocabulary Editor).

Remember that Dragon allows the use of voice but does not prohibit the use of hands; at different times one

may be quicker or easier than the other. In the edit line of the Spelling Window, it can be faster to make

modifications with mouse or keyboard, although you can perform correction entirely by voice.

You cannot dictate words in the Spelling Window. However, you can dictate:

 Individual characters: letters, digits, space, symbols (see your documentation for details)

 Commands like “backspace 5”, “move right 4 characters”, “delete next word”, “select line”

Note: In the Spelling Window, Backspace and Delete commands should be used instead of scratch that,

especially if Press Key commands are used.

As you enter characters in the Spelling window, Dragon presents new choices in the list, so you may not have to

enter all characters! As soon as the correct choice appears, you can pick it: say “choose n” or double-click its

line…

TIPS for spelling out:

 To spell a capital letter, just say “cap” followed by the letter.

 You can use alternate pronunciations to spell letters: “alpha”, “letter alpha”, “letter a”, “bravo”,

“charlie”, “delta”, “echo”, “foxtrot”, etc. (see the Help for the full list)

 To insert a space, say “space” or "spacebar".

 If one of the choices listed is close, you can save time by modifying it: say modify and its number,

which brings it to the top of the Spelling window.

Exercise 1: Look at the following sample, dictate it, then use the correct <xyz> command to fix any errors.

(Of course, this sample was designed to create errors! All the first and last names here could be spelled in

different ways.)

Until further notice, the BHDP meeting will be held in room B31 (not B40).

Special invitees this week: Stephen Hess, Anne Petersen, and Gene Wood.

TIP If several consecutive words are incorrect, correct them together. For instance, if "B40” were

recognized as "before tea,” you would say correct before tea.

Exercise 2: Dictate uncommon words, such as nicknames or product names, until a few misrecognitions

appear. Use the Spelling Window and practice spelling out what you actually said, as well as editing from the

list.

Using Playback to Aid Correction

Sometimes, especially if you dictate a significant amount of text before correcting, you may not remember

exactly what you actually said. Dragon’s playback feature is very helpful in these instances. You can take

advantage of it in several ways.