

#Dragon speech to text series
Can create a 'macro' to automate a series of frequently used commands.Can transcribe audio files from a digital voice recorder into text.Has a Read That text-to-speech facility, in addition to Playback allowing dictated text to be read back from the screen.Can be used 'hands free', making it easier for people with some physical disabilities, and reducing the likelihood of developing repetitive strain injury (RSI).Can be used to dictate into a wider range of apps.Has all the features mentioned for Dragon Home, above, and also: In summary, Dragon Home could meet the needs of most people with dyslexia, but people with a physical disability, or a visual impairment, would almost certainly need additional technology for full, independent control over their computer. Does not require access to the internet.opening, closing and switching between apps, and selecting menu items, but it doesn't provide control over the mouse. Provides limited control over the computer, e.g.This is not a deal breaker as you can use a simple, free text-to-speech program, such as NaturalReader or Ivona MiniReader in conjunction with Dragon. Dragon Home does not include a text-to-speech facility that will read back your text from the screen, which is vital for many people with dyslexia. This is invaluable in helping to understand why Dragon got something wrong - did you stutter, slur words together, or do you just have to try to speak a particular word more carefully. Has a Playback facility that allows you to hear a recording of what you dictated.Allows you to dictate with a high level of accuracy into Microsoft Office, web browsers and social media programs (e.g.

#Dragon speech to text professional
However, Dragon Professional Individual and Dragon Home are both worth considering. Nuance, who own Dragon, are more focused on providing products and services for business and professionals, rather than education so many of their products are not particularly relevant for schools.
