Part II

Creating Documents and Spreadsheets

Want to practice so that your dictation will be flawless? I show you how, using punctuation and formatting. It’s easy once you get the hang of it. Go to www.dummies.com/extras/dragonnaturallyspeaking.

In this part …

• Talking is so simple that you’ll forget that you're creating e-mails and documents. Get the hang of dictating using punctuation and making quick corrections.
• The DragonPad makes editing and correcting your text easy. You’ll see how to use the DragonPad to create flawless content to insert into your applications.
• Are you a stickler for the proper formatting? I show you how to get exactly the format you want in your text-editing applications.
• Most people hate proofreading. You’ll find out how to catch mistakes easily by listening to your text.
• If you have a favorite application, I show you how to dictate into it so you don’t have to devise new ways to work.
• Everyone uses word processors. You learn how to make short work of e-mails and reports by using natural language commands to format and edit.
• Want to navigate Excel spreadsheets with your voice? I highlight the easiest ways to navigate the cells in either the Quick Edit or the Full Edit mode.
• What could be better than dictating and letting someone else do the transcribing? You find out how to make this happen using a portable recorder.