#Dictation software

[flowercrowncrip]

Hello!

I was just reading your pinned, and wondering, if you're willing to share, what dictation software you've had good experience with? Its something that would occasionally help me, but it ends up with so many typos or mistakes needing correction that Im overusing my hands anyway. /Do you have any other tips, diction, maybe speed, idk, that helps? Maybe theres a specific method to it?

Im trying to imagine what a blahaj costume looks like, it sounds cozy I think. Hope you have a great time with it :)

Hi!

I used two types of dictation software, I use dragon dictate on my laptop and the inbuilt Apple voice control on my phone and iPad. There are some differences between them but I find them about the same in terms of accuracy. The main difference is that Dragon is incredibly expensive

Using them is definitely one of these things that gets easier over time, When I first started using them five or six years ago it was really hard with a steep Learning curve. There were a lot of commands to memorise and you have to learn to talk very differently than you would if you're talking to a person. I find it's most accurate when you speak with absolutely no emotion or Tone, like you're reading out loud the most boring text you can think of. I found this easier for academic texts, but it's still weird when I'm writing social media posts using contractions and slang.

On my phone I recommend using voice control (in the accessibility settings) rather than the dictation option on the keyboard, even if you're only using it for dictation, because it's a lot easier to go back to correct mistakes with your voice using voice control over the dictate button.

I'm not entirely sure what the voice control situation is like on android phones. I used to have one, but moved to Apple because at the time it was a lot better. I also think that there might be in built voice control options for Windows computers now, but I don't have any experience with these at all.

I hope this is helpful, and if you have any more questions feel free to ask.:-)

[aro-absol]

This might be a long shot, but does anyone anyone know a free writing software that's compatible with Dragon Naturally Speaking, the dictation software? By compatible, I mean a software where you can dictate directly onto the thr page without having to use that extra dictation box.

I've been thinking of starting to write stories (or trying to, at least), but I can't do so without using Dragon. I can type some, but I lack both speed and stamina. Half a page is pretty much my limit, and even that takes really long for me.

I'm using MS Word for uni/work, but I can't use it for non-uni/non-work stuff as the computer it's on doesn't belong to me. On my personal laptop, I've installed LibreOffice. However, in LibreOffice, you can only dictate using the dictation box and once you've transferred the text from the box to the page, you can't edit the text via speech or add anything to it smoothly. So, it's really not suited for writing something in more than one sitting.

Does anyone have a suggestion?

[avcatechnologies]

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[retrocgads]

UK 1982

[thebluestbluewords]

Dis-like-Dysentery

I have a lot of very specific headcanons about Auradon Prep, and one of them is the fact that Jay is both a Smart Guy, and also chronically incapable of turning in assignments on time. For. Reasons.

this might be about one of those reasons.

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Carlos looks up from his plate as Jay wanders over. “Dude, where were you? We started eating without you.” 

“Talking to a teacher. I submitted an assignment wrong, or something.” 

Carlos nods. He’s got a fork dangling from one hand, and there’s a leaf stuck in his hair. Sunlit from behind, Jay’s pretty sure that he’s the prettiest boy on this side of the barrier. “Oh, man. Was it Demorra? She’s super strict about the rules, especially for the online stuff. I could’ve helped you figure it out bro, you don’t have to get through her bureaucratic shit on your own.” 

Jay sets his tray down on the opposite side of the table. “Nah. It was Williams.” 

Carlos frowns. “The international lit teacher? Really?” 

They’ve been reading through Jay’s lit assignments together. Auradon expects them to type up all of their homework, so he’s been getting by with the hacked dictation program on his laptop and locking himself in the bathroom to read his essays out loud into the program with the minimum of background noise. 

There’s a peer writing tutor who does proofreading two nights a week for free, but Jay’s not gonna take his shitty essays in to her when he’s pretty sure he’ll just get laughed right back out of the student study room for the giant default font Carlos set on his computer. 

It doesn’t exactly make reading his own assignments easier, but it doesn’t make it worse either, so they’re calling it functional for now. Auradon Prep is all about “helping students embrace their unique academic talents”, so Carlos and Evie are both being pulled for more advanced classes, which is great for them, and terrible for Jay’s essays because it’s seriously starting to cut into their free time. 

That, and the trouble they’ve been getting up to after hours. 

The assistant gym teacher still hasn’t figured out who to blame for French braiding all the climbing ropes together. 

“She couldn’t read my handwriting.” 

“Fuck.” 

That’s about the shape of it. Handwritten assignments are few and far between, but Jay can’t bullshit his way through all of them. “Haha, yeah.” 

Carlos thunks his head down onto the table. “Ugh. Fuck. I can make you a handwriting font on the computer, but that’ll make in-class assignments worse if you can’t keep it up.” 

“Yup.” 

He sits up. There’s a dent on his forehead from pressing it into the table. “Eat.” 

“Not hungry,” Jay says as cheerfully as he can manage. It’s not gonna fool Carlos, but he’s not gonna show weakness in front of the royal rabble. “Anyway, we’re not going to the honor board. She’s willing to settle it with some sorta evaluation. Have you heard of dyslexia before?” 

Carlos blinks. “Dyslexia? No. I mean. It’s gotta be dis from like, disinterested, disintegrating, some sort of anti? Or else it’s dys from like, dysentery. Some sort of illness, maybe. Lex has gotta be from lexicon, lexicography. Something to do with either anti-words or a words illness? Does she think you’re sick of words?” 

Jay shrugs. “She said it’s why I’m bad at reading. Wants me to do an assessment so she can know what’s going on.” 

Carlos already has his phone out. He’s typing with one hand, the other one curled around his plate in a defensive hunch that’s almost casual. “Huh. How’s that going for her so far?” 

Jay snorts. “Fab. Nah, she didn’t do it yet. It’s a whole special test that she’s gotta send me down to the psych for.” 

“Can you reject it?” 

“If I wanna meet with the honor board and explain why I apparently have great handwriting, but only when they can’t see me do the assignments.” 

“Fuck.” 

“Yeah. At least she was cool about it.” 

Carlos groans. “Your handwriting sucks, dude. You’re not sick of writing, you’re just— your handwriting sucks.” 

“Yeah, and my fucking reading comprehension. I—“ Jay cuts himself off abruptly as the shadow of more people falls across their lunch table. “Hey, guys.” 

Mal sets her lunch tray down on Jay’s left side, leaving Ben the spot on his right. Evie’s not eating with them today. They have other friends in theory, but between Doug’s science club buddies and Carlos’s general disinterest in socializing with other humans, they didn’t bother picking a table large enough for anyone else.  

“Sorry,” Ben apologizes, even as he’s nudging his shoulder against Jay’s. It’s nice not being the only tall one sometimes. “I couldn’t help overhearing.” 

Jay leans back into the contact. “We were talking out loud, dude. It happens. You got any hot tips for the stupid assessment I’ve gotta do later?” 

“Have you tried being better?” Mal suggests. “I find that cheating works great. I could find you a spell to let one of us borrow your hands for a few hours, and so long as you can tell us what you want to write, we can control the muscles and get better handwriting than your usual chicken scratch special.” 

“Hey.”

“Would that work if you can’t see the paper?” Ben asks curiously. 

Mal frowns. “No. Not unless I modify the spell to possess your eyes too.” 

Jay represses a shudder. “Thanks, but no thanks, M. I like my eyes in one piece.” 

Carlos is scrolling rapidly on his phone, hanging half-over the table in an attempt to get closer to the three of them. “Dude, dyslexia is a brain thing that affects how you process visual input of words— aw, shit.” 

Bad. That’s the bad-news tone. Jay’s heart drops traitorously into his stomach, which suddenly isn’t feeling the tater tots on his lunch tray. “What?” 

Carlos shakes his head. “Nothing too bad. Just, I think Williams is right. You’ve said you’re shit at reading fast cause the words all look the same, right? Like, you can’t scan to identify them, you’ve gotta sound each one out.” 

Jay smashes a tater tot with the side of his fork. The destruction doesn’t make his gut feel any better. It’s not that he’s mad, it’s just— he doesn’t want to do this. Analyzing his brain sucks. He did the whole week of required therapy that the student disciplinary council required after the stuff with Mal’s mom, and he’s so fucking done with Auradon grown-ups pretending to understand why his head’s fucked up. “Yeah, so?” 

Carlos waves the phone at him. “So that’s what this is. You’ve got a brain disorder.” 

“We can fix it, right?” 

He wiggles a hand back and forth. “Ehh. Kinda. There’s techniques to make it easier, but it’s sorta like— your brain is wired for AC power input, and words are DC. It’s a misalignment. We can make an adaptor, but we can’t rip out your brain wiring.” 

“I could,” Mal offers. “I love doing illegal magic.”

[obstinatecondolement]

"Maybe I will try to get some writing done while I knit my sock." Great idea, me. You should play the piano and do some close up magic while you're at it. Idiot.

[dragon-spaghetti]

Hi! I'm a big fan of ur art, I'm not sure if this has been asked before or you've already said but what do you use to draw, digital and traditional? I'm thinking of getting an ipad air M1 (currently working on a Galaxy tab a8) but want to maybe hear ur thoughts first, thanks x

Awk omg thank you!! I don’t think I have been asked actually lmao at least not recently so 👀

For digital art I draw on an iPad Pro and use procreate!! But before that, I was drawing on a huion kamvas 22 plus, and used krita ;v; also had a wacom before that but don’t remember the model, it was one that didn’t have a screen and was my first art tablet. Still have the huion but it has kinda just become an extra monitor for me to watch YouTube on as I draw since I personally prefer procreate ;^^

For traditional the paper completely depends on what is sitting nearby lol, but I have been using promarkers since I was literally 11 years old ✨ and faber-castell colouring pencils were my saving grace during my art gcse years

If you’re considering an iPad, if possible I’d recommend going to an apple store and testing the display models!! Procreate (and a load of other stuff) is generally pre-downloaded on them, so you can see how the apps feel. I was having a lotta trouble deciding on the screen size and testing them out physically helped me decide on getting a bigger one in the end

[myautisticpov]

Definitely the pain is the worst thing about whatever the fuck is up with me ("probably fibro" is the conclusion from the doctors) but honestly, I'm also not a fan of my hands (where it's worst) just not working

Because of my sensory issues, I tend to drink room temp stuff at home, but I was in the office today, and I went to the shop to get a bottle of pop, which was in the fridge, and after holding the cold bottle on the walk back, my right hand just started spasming non-stop and still isn't 100% back to normal

Like, my mouse was just constantly flying around the screen, and I had to type almost entirely with my left hand...

I don't even know what the solution would be, both of my hands can be bad, and my thumb twitches on track-balls as well, and I'm sick of paying for expensive keyboards and mice to figure out slight advantages here and there

[coolerdracula]

I hope the current investigations in Apple are actually fruitful because imessage being proprietary makes me so mad

[medusasbush]

unfortunately the thing about hands is u need them for just about everything

[dragon-phoenix-along]

Bro, I thought it was like… 5 years ago?

the cambrian period was like 10 years ago

[flowercrowncrip]

Sometimes being disabled gives you unexpected skills.

For example, because of my limited hand function I am excellent at using the phonetic alphabet to spell words.

[amanmeena]

What Is Medical Dictation Software? A Beginner’s Guide

Documentation is a vital part of medical practice—but it doesn’t have to be a burden. With physicians spending hours each day typing clinical notes, many are turning to medical dictation software to speed up the process and reduce burnout.

But what exactly is medical dictation software? How does it work? And how can it benefit your workflow?

This guide answers all those questions and introduces the essential tools transforming healthcare documentation in 2025.

What Is Medical Dictation Software?

Medical dictation software is a speech-to-text tool designed specifically for healthcare professionals. It allows users to speak naturally, and the software automatically transcribes their words into clinical notes, prescriptions, referrals, and more.

Unlike general-purpose voice recognition tools, medical dictation software understands medical jargon, diagnoses, drug names, and procedure terms, making it highly accurate for use in a clinical environment.

How Does It Work?

The process is simple:

The clinician speaks into a microphone or mobile app.

The software processes the audio using advanced AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP).

The spoken input is instantly converted into written text.

Many tools also support EHR integration, inserting text directly into patient records.

Some apps also include voice commands, so doctors can navigate templates or enter data fields without touching a keyboard.

Key Benefits of Medical Dictation Software

⏱ Saves Time: Dictation is up to 4x faster than typing.

🧠 Reduces Burnout: Less manual entry means more time for patient care.

📋 Improves Accuracy: Designed to understand medical terminology.

📱 Mobile Access: Dictate from your phone or tablet anytime, anywhere.

🔒 HIPAA-Compliant: Secure documentation that protects patient data.

Who Uses Medical Dictation Tools?

Medical dictation is widely used by:

Physicians in all specialties

Nurse practitioners and PAs

Medical scribes

Telehealth providers

Physical therapists and home care professionals

Whether you work in a hospital, clinic, or remote setting, these tools streamline your documentation process.

Popular Use Cases

Clinical Notes: Dictate SOAP notes or patient histories directly into the EHR.

Referrals & Orders: Generate accurate documents without manual typing.

Telemedicine: Dictate while on virtual consults.

Medical Scribes: Use dictation to quickly record physician-patient interactions.

Looking for the Right Tool?

There are many options available in 2025—each with different features, pricing, and specialties. If you're unsure where to start, check out our curated list of the Top 5 Medical Dictation Software to help you choose the best tool for your needs.

Conclusion

Medical dictation software is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for modern clinicians who want to spend less time typing and more time treating patients. By understanding what it is, how it works, and how it can fit into your daily workflow, you're one step closer to a more efficient, less stressful workday.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to upgrade your current tool, voice-powered documentation is changing how healthcare gets done—one word at a time.

[retrocgads]

UK 1982

[fireolin]

Microsoft bought Nuance, who created the Dragon dictation software I used in my MacBook when my chronic hand issues flared up.

Now that software is no longer supported on my Mac, even though I paid full price and trained it to recognise words it didn’t know and my accent.

There is nothing to replace it that works to include punctuation and corrections except if I only use Microsoft Word. The original software worked with Scrivener and text docs. I almost never use Word because it forces me to think about editing and grammar when I’m only doing a draft. Also I prefer Scrivener because it lets me snapshot pieces of writing as I go and easily find and compare them.

Basically this sucks, because I used this software for work when my hands didn’t work, and I’d use it now - if it still fucking worked, which it doesn’t.

Thanks Microsoft for not honouring those who used the product before you bought it.

[chaoticamelay]

i saw a bucky headcanon on my dash and immediately remembered a meta i've been wanting to write. a moment of silence for any tasks i needed to complete tomorrow bc unfortunately the urge to yap cannot be contained