8. Customizing the Command Set

In This Chapter

Command Overview 118

Managing Commands 119

Adding Custom Commands 123

Importing & Exporting Commands 128

If the commands that are built into Dragon Dictate aren’t enough for you, you can modify Dictate’s command set to add your own commands.

Dictate is extremely flexible, enabling you to create simple commands that merely open a file or folder or more complex commands based on AppleScripts or Automator actions. By adding your own commands, you can control any application on your computer with your voice.

This chapter starts by telling you more about the kinds of commands Dictate supports. It explains how you can use the Commands window to manage Dictate’s command set. It shows you how to add, modify, ...

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