User guide

The Dragon Glossary
n Add new or frequently used words and teach Dragon about how frequently you'll use
them with the Learn from Specific Documents, Learn From Sent E-mails, and
Import lists of words or phrases tools
n Use the Correction menu to correct the error
n Correct dictation errors using the mouse or keyboard (the microphone can be on, off,
or asleep)
n Use the Spelling window to spell the word
Remember to save your User Profile to keep your changes. will
Command Browser (definition)
A window showing voice commands that Dragon recognizes, including commands that are
provided with the software as well as any commands that you or your system administrator
might have added (custom commands). The Command Browser is the most comprehensive
place to see the commands that are available in each application.
Command Mode (definition)
A restricted recognition mode that causes Dragon to interpret everything you say as a com-
mand and nothing is interpreted as dictated text. Say "Start Command Mode" or "Command
Mode On."
Correction menu (definition)
Shows Dragon’s best guess for alternatives to words you dictated and selected. Choose the
correct word from the Correction menu by saying “Choose” and the number next to your
choice.
Correction-only mode (definition)
Enables transcriptionists to play back a Dragon user's dictation without having their User
Profile loaded. Note that dictation is disabled if you select this option.
Dictation is not available in Correction Only Mode.
Custom word (definition)
A new word you add to the base Vocabulary using the Train command or the Add com-
mand in the Vocabulary Editor. You can also add words to the Vocabulary using the Spell-
ing Window or the Add New Word or Phrase command on the Vocabulary menu.
In the VocabularyEditor, a red cross next to a word indicates that it is a custom word
that has been added to the Vocabulary.
Data Collection (definition)
Helps to improve the accuracy of future versions of Dragon NaturallySpeaking and Dragon
Medical. By enabling Data Collection, you can allow Dragon to collect up to 500 MB of
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