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Step 1: In the Vocabulary Editor, locate the word you wish to train by entering it in the Written Form field. (If you

have just added the word, this will not be necessary, as the word will already be displayed at the top of

the list.)

Step 2: Click the word in the list so it is highlighted, then say or click Train. The Train Words window opens. Are

you ready? (If you need to clear you throat, do it first!) Click Go, and read the prompt in your normal

speaking voice, as if you were saying this word in the middle of a sentence.

Step 3: You may have to wait a second for this

acoustic information to be incorporated -- be

patient! Then you can say or click Done to

close the Train Words window.

Reading text to train Dragon

Consider providing some acoustic training after the first few days of practicing dictation: by then, speaking clearly

into the microphone should be familiar, and reading aloud text presented by Dragon should better reflect how you

actually dictate.

If your speech presents a particular challenge for speech recognition (due to a lisp or a strong accent for

instance), you should perform a reading for acoustic training as soon as possible.

Step 1: From the DragonBar’s Audio menu, click or say Read a text to improve accuracy. (You can also use

the link in the Accuracy Center.)

Step 2: When the Select Text window opens, choose a text to read, then click OK.

TIP: Try to speak clearly but naturally and read exactly what is on the screen. Pause if you need to.