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8 C H A P T E R Dictating Names, Numbers, Punctuation & Special Characters This chapter describes how to dictate numbers, punctuation, Web addresses, and a few other special items. NOTE If Dragon NaturallySpeaking is not formatting a word as you would like, you can change the formatting properties of the word by using the Word Properties dialog box. See "Changing word properties" on page 126. Dictating numbers In most cases you can dictate numbers, including postal codes, as you normally say them. Dragon NaturallySpeaking will display either a number ("3") or the word ("three"), based on the context. To force recognition of digits as numerals instead of text without using the Numbers Mode, say "Numeral" before you say the digit, for example, say "Numeral Three" to get 3. When dictating numbers: ■ You can use or omit the word "and" as part of a number. For example, say "one hundred fifty" instead of "one hundred and fifty" to get the number 150. ■ You can use "oh" and "zero" interchangeably to get 0. ■ If you want a comma in a four-digit number, you must speak it explicitly. Numbers with five or more digits automatically include commas, with the exception of US ZIP codes. ■ For a decimal point, say "point." TIP If you want to dictate only numbers, you can switch to "Numbers Mode." See "Switching Recognition Modes" on page 101 for more information. Dragon NaturallySpeaking User's Guide 83