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Status window
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Mode What you can do:
Dictation
mode
In Dictation mode, you can:
l Dictate text to be typed, including punctuation, letters and numbers.
l Issue commands.
See Using commands in Dictation mode, below, for tips on getting the best results
in Dictation mode.
Command
mode
In Command mode, you can:
l Issue commands.
If you say something that Dragon can't interpret as a command, nothing happens.
Open the Guidance Window for suggested commands based on your recent
actions.
Spelling
mode
In Spelling mode, you can:
l Dictate letters, numbers, and punctuation.
l Issue commands.
No automatic spacing or capitalization will be applied.
Numbers
mode
In Numbers mode, you can:
l Dictate numbers and some punctuation.
l Issue commands.
All numbers are typed as numerals. You can also enter certain punctuation, such
as mathematical symbols.
Using commands in Dictation mode
Because Dictation mode allows you to dictate and use commands, Dragon uses pauses to determine whether a
phrase should be considered a command or dictated text. For best recognition when issuing a command, speak the
command smoothly and continuously, but pause before and after it.
If you speak smoothly and continuously, Dragon will interpret your words as dictation, even if they include words that
might be a command.
Example:
Say: "Select date and time."
Result: "Select date and time."
If you pause before and after a phrase, Dragon will consider that phrase as a possible command.
Example:
Say: "What is today's date" [pause] "Select date."
Result: "What is today's date."
Related topics:
l Recognition mode button
l Dictation overview
l Dictating letters
l Dictating numbers
l The Commands window
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