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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Feature Matrix
Which product is best for you?
Each edition of Dragon NaturallySpeaking contains a unique set of features to meet the specific needs of different users. Review the feature matrix below to determine which edition of Dragon is best for you.
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Application Features
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| Includes DragonPad, a word-processor similar to WordPad (complete application command and control by voice) |  |
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| Works with Microsoft Word 2000, XP, 2003, 2007 (complete application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with Corel WordPerfect 11, 12, 13, X4 (complete application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8 (complete application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with Mozilla Firefox 2, 3 (limited application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with Mozilla Thunderbird 2 (limited application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with Microsoft Outlook 2000, XP, 2003, 2007 (complete application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with Microsoft Outlook Express 5, 6 and Microsoft Windows Mail (complete application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with Lotus Notes 6, 7, 8 (limited application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with Microsoft Excel 2000, XP, 2003, 2007 (complete application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, XP, 2003, 2007 (limited application command and control by voice) | |
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| Works with InfoPath (limited application command and control by voice) | |
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Accuracy Features
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| Offers specific acoustics for various accents (e.g., Southern US, Spanish native, etc.) | |
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| Includes Accuracy Center (tools that will help you improve how Dragon hears and understands what you say) | |
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| Includes Vocabulary Editor to add, edit or delete words or phrases in the active Dragon vocabulary | |
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| Import and export custom words to increase accuracy | |
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| Option to have multiple vocabularies and import/export them | |
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Automation Features
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| Includes option for automatic commas and periods | |
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| Includes Dragon Voice Shortcut commands for Web search: "search Google for XYZ," "find website about XYZ" | |
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| Includes Dragon Voice Shortcut commands for PC search: "search documents for XYZ" (requires Google Desktop or Vista Search) | |
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| Includes Dragon Voice Shortcut commands for new Outlook e-mails and appointments: "write email to John Smith," "create appointment with Design Team" | |
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| Create custom "Text-and-Graphics Commands" to automatically insert unlimited boilerplate text and graphics | |
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| Create Dragon Templates i.e., Text-and-Graphics Commands with variable fields | |
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| Create custom voice commands to automate nearly any routine PC task, such as automating a series of keystrokes or menu items (includes "Macro Recorder," "Step-by-Step," and VBA-style macros) | |
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| Import/export custom commands using the Command Browser | |
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Formatting and Correction Features
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| Specify alternate written forms and other Word Properties | |
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| Quick Voice Formatting commands to format or edit specific words on the screen, such as "bold XYZ" and "delete XYZ" (in standard windows) | |
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| Audio Playback of what you dictated in the open document | |
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| Option to save synchronized audio with text for later correction (Dragon can save the audio in a "DRA" file along with the text created in DragonPad, Microsoft Word, or Corel WordPerfect) | |
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| Voice Notations in Microsoft Word (dictate holding Esc key) | |
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| Correction-Only Mode (for correcting someone else's dictations) | |
Audio Input Features
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| Headset microphone included | |
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| Allows dictation from USB microphones | |
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| Microphone sleeps after x minutes of silence (customizable) | |
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| Allows transcription from digital recorders, Pocket PC, PalmOne Tungsten | |
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| Allows dictation from approved wireless headsets (such as Bluetooth devices) | |
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| Multiple dictation sources sharing a vocabulary (more than one type of audio input device) | |
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| AutoTranscribe Folder Agent (monitors designated folder for new recordings to transcribe) | |
Accesibility Features
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| Self-paced option for easy printing/uninterrupted reading of acoustic training text | |
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| Section 508 certified | |
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| Mouse commands (MouseGrid, clicking, moving and dragging) | |
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| Ability to "click" a supported application's menus, buttons, dialog boxes and other named interface elements by voice | |
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| Customizable hotkeys to control the microphone, launch Correction or Playback… | |
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| Text-To-Speech in editable text: a synthesized voice reads out text you designated | |
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Installation and IT Administration Features
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| Installs and runs on Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) and Windows 7 | |
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| Supports Citrix | |
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| Auto-Configuration based on PC’s resources: Dragon adjusts its default settings ("Speed Vs. Accuracy" and some application-specific commands) on PCs where speed would be low | |
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| Options to disable advanced functionality to increase speed | |
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| No "Initial Training" (script reading) required with standard headsets | |
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| QuickStart option (partial load; DragonBar menu from System Tray icon) | |
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| Includes product Tutorial, Tip of the Day and a What Can I Say window | |
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| Import/export user profiles via Manage Users dialog | |
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| Administrative security options to enable only select users to modify vocabularies; add/modify/create custom commands; and view/edit/export custom commands | |
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| Dragon profiles centralized on the network ("Roaming" configuration) | |
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| IT Administrator Guide (as PDF and in Help interface) | |
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| Remote management of wordlists, custom commands and vocabularies (Nsadmin.exe and Data Distribution Tool wizard) | |
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| MSI installation | |
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View our Glossary for a definition of the features described here.