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Special considerations for Windows 8

In Windows 8, Microsoft introduced major changes for end-users compared to previous operating systems, but it

offers an interface similar to the familiar desktop (minus its Start menu button). Applications such as Microsoft

Word and Excel open in that “classic” interface.

The Start menu of previous operating systems doesn’t exist in Windows 8, but equivalent functionality is provided

by the Charms bar and the Start screen. You can use the commands “open Charms bar” and “open Start

screen.” (To see the expanded view of the Start screen, you can give commands including “show all

applications.”)

To perform actions in Windows 8, you can take advantage of Dragon’s ability to press keys. For example, you can

give the commands “press down arrow”, “press Windows h” (this accesses Windows 8’s Share feature) and

“press Windows key.”

Dragon is designed to be used primarily in the desktop environment, the “classic” interface.

For the latest details on using Dragon in Windows 8, please see the Dragon support page and Knowledgebase on

the Nuance website (http://www.nuance.com/support/dragon-naturallyspeaking).