Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies

I purchased Dragon 13 and another book that appeared as a "bought with " notation. That book was totally unhelpful. I had difficulty even installing the software. Hoped to be able to do work at home, primarily in Word, while recovering from shoulder surgery. This book seems very helpful for that. Moving around documents, creating tables etc is different from writing an article I think. I also need to use medical terms, abbreviations, dates, dosage information for meds. This seems to have lots of instruction, including some lists for common commands etc.Although I have just started practicing I feel confident this will be a great help and reference for me.

it is very complex and overwhelming until you realize you only need a small portion of the info and add the rest as you use tis tool .

I was encouraged to use dragon for writing as it is about three times faster than typing (and I'm a fast typist). Dragon is, however, a big and complex program that requires some definite understanding to use successfully. This book is an excellent guide to getting started and then a good clear reference when you find yourself forgetting some detail.

This is a must have book to accompany Dragon Naturally Speaking, a truly great piece of software if used as it was meant to be. I probably should wait to review this book until I have put more of its advice into practice, but it is the kind of reference one will return to over and over. I really didn't understand the value of Dragon until I began to use this reference book. So, if you plan to use the Dragon software, you simply must get this book and get the full use and enjoyment of both.

A useful tool to read selected chapters when you have the time. Nicely designed so that you can drift around in the book looking for ideas that can help you use the software. I use Dragon Medical, latest version, and I did collect up useful tips by just spending a few minutes with the book.

Very helpful book. I only wish it was written specifically for Mac. Nonetheless, I learned quite a bit and hope that transposing the hot keys to Mac will work efficiently. I have a feeling they will. It cleared up a lot of the mystery. Thank you.Frank Mileti

I thought this book was very helpful in many ways, but also thought it was a little to long and to much repeated statements. The book could have been made a little shorter. I would rebuy it.

Very helpful in acquainting me with the features of Dragon. I do prefer printed books.

Its totally brilliant ! Dragon installed faultlessly on Win 10.The initial setup 'training' was easy to follow.Yes your Dragon requires training but its a bit like getting used to the Office choices -if you can do powerpoint/excel you will be fine,,yes it requires study and work,but Dragon is for you.I have only done a few hours but the dictation is fine. I just need to learn a bit more about the formatting/punction etc. I'm writing out a cheat sheet to pin-up in front of me to remind my ageing brain ! Suggest you start with the Home version and upgrade later. The mike that comes with it is fine as a start.Have started my 'Family History' and book on 'Beeekeeping hints' both already being drafted. Saves learning to type !

Very complete, but describes Widows version. I have latest Apple Sierra, Absolutely essential you buy the appropriate version of the software direct from Nuance .

Does what it says

This is really a reference work.Unlike "The Writer's Guide to Training Your Dragon" it has an index which will guide you to the bit you really need when using the software.

Great book, very helpful