Does Perfect Dictation help with dyslexia or RSI?

Dyslexia

For many people with dyslexia, the gap between what they can say and what they can type is the hardest part of writing. Dictation closes it: you say what you mean, and it is written with correct spelling and punctuation.

• Spelling is handled for you, including long and unusual words.
• Names and terms you use often can be added to your dictionary once, so they are always right.
• Rewrite can tidy text you have typed yourself: select it, hold the rewrite keys and say "fix the spelling and grammar".
• History shows what you said next to what was written, so you can check it.

RSI, carpal tunnel and painful hands

Typing all day puts a lot of repeated strain on hands and wrists. Dictation moves most of the work to your voice:

• Hands free: double-tap the talk key and talk for up to ten minutes without holding anything.
• "Send": finish a chat message with the word "send" and it presses Enter for you.
• A different talk key: pick one that is comfortable to reach, or set a foot pedal or a programmable button to send it.
• Snippets: long fixed text, such as your address, from a two-word phrase.

A note on health

Perfect Dictation is a writing tool, not a medical device or treatment. If typing is painful, it is worth talking to a doctor or an occupational therapist as well: they can advise on your setup and other support you may be entitled to at work or college.

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