Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies - Softcover

Diamond, Stephanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118083806 ISBN 13: 9781118083802

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2011

Synopsis

Speak up and master the latest version of Nuance′s Dragon NaturallySpeaking! Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speech recognition program that lets users dictate into any Windows application, allowing you to access documents, write e–mails, and even update Facebook using only your voice. This new edition covers all the newest updates to Dragon NaturallySpeaking Version 11, including usability enhancements, the user interface, the digital voice recorder, time–saving voice commands, and much more. Aimed at new and inexperienced users who want to get up to date on all that Dragon NaturallySpeaking is capable of, this beginner guide also explains how Dragon NaturallySpeaking can be used in mobile application development to add voice–recognition and productivity tools to your app. Explains the basics of Dragon NaturallySpeaking as a speech recognition program that offers a wealth of possibilities Walks you through formatting your documents, texts, and e–mails Looks at the option of using Dragon NaturallySpeaking for application development Addresses how to dictate into other applications and control your desktop and Windows by voice Offers tutorial for creating your own commands and improving audio input Shares time–saving tips, mistakes to avoid, and the most common issues you may encounter when getting started with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Arm yourself with a copy of this helpful guide and be prepared to breathe fire!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Arm yourself with Dragon NaturallySpeaking and use the power of your voice Dragons are mythical, magical creatures. Dragon NaturallySpeaking, however, is truly magical but totally real! Here′s how to tame the dragon and put it to work for you. Train NaturallySpeaking to recognize your voice so you can create Word documents and spreadsheets, control your desktop, browse the web, send e–mails, and more, just by speaking. Dragon training 101 — install NaturallySpeaking, create a user profile, and "teach" it to recognize your voice, vocabulary, and writing style Hang out at the DragonBar — it offers easy access to tools and settings, while the DragonPad streamlines word processing Dictate to your desktop — and run various Windows® applications with your voice It reads your mail — compose, send, and receive e–mail, and manage messages on your mobile devices Wander the web — use special web shortcuts and give orders to Internet Explorer That social stuff — tell the software what to post on Facebook or Twitter It′s a family thing — learn to set up NaturallySpeaking to accommodate different users Take control — personalize your vocabulary and create your own commands Open the book and find: Why you don′t have to spend a lot of time training the software Dictating tips Advice on making edits in your transcriptions How to talk your way through a spreadsheet Why recording your dictation can be an advantage Tips for improving audio input Resources for information and help A glossary of DragonSpeak Learn to: Save time and be more productive with powerful Dragon software Use Dragon software online or with a digital voice recorder or mobile device Take notes, send e–mail, or create documents using just your voice Customize, proofread, and quickly edit your transcriptions

About the Author:

Stephanie Diamond is a former marketing director for AOL and founder of Digital Media Works, Inc. With more than 20 years of marketing know–how, she is a skilled profit–builder and has developed several successful multimedia products. Stephanie is also the author of Prezi For Dummies .

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1118083806
• ISBN 13: 9781118083802
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 360