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11 C H A P T E R Workflow As you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking®, you will develop your own approach to working with the software. Do you dictate first and correct later, or do you correct as you go? Do you use a headset microphone or a handheld recorder? Paying attention to workflow, or how you organize your tasks, is important to maximizing your efficiency with Dragon NaturallySpeaking®. This chapter suggests different ways to manage workflow and increase productivity according to your particular needs and desired ways of working. While much of the material in this chapter describes features and procedures available only in the Preferred edition, there are many helpful tips about workflow and correction that can be used in all editions. Dictate first, correct later (Preferred edition only) It's a natural tendency to watch the screen as you dictate and correct the computer's errors as they occur. This is, however, an inefficient way to work. Writing takes concentration and fixing errors as you go can throw you off track. The best way to work is to dictate anywhere from a few sentences to several paragraphs at once. Then, while your dictation is still fresh in your mind, go back and correct any errors the program has made. When dictating, you'll achieve higher accuracy and be less distracted if you don't watch the computer. Try dictating with your eyes closed or Dragon NaturallySpeaking User's Guide 133