A Voice-recognition Software: Dragon Naturally Speaking

Dragon Naturally Speaking is a voice-recognition software which represents a highly useful tool for translators. The user can dictate the texts into the computer instead of typing them. The training period required is short and user-friendly. The program allows the user to dictate in either Spanish or English with a high level of accuracy, to edit the text or to request the system to perform a back-reading aloud. It even allows to work away from the computer. Its main drawbacks are the additional attention required for editing, the exclusive Windows compatibility, the incompatibility with some TM applications and the need to work in an isolated environment.