Test your dictation shortcuts before moving to Dragon Copilot

Pick three tasks from a normal day

1. Insert one familiar AutoText. Choose a frequently used phrase or template. Use a fictional note and check where the text appears and whether the formatting meets your needs.
2. Dictate one custom term. Choose a specialty term or abbreviation. Try it in the dictation workflow you’d use. If you plan to evaluate ambient documentation too, check the resulting draft separately.
3. Use one everyday command. Pick a command you use to edit or navigate, or a microphone button that starts dictation. Have the clinician try it on the device and app they expect to use.

Write down what each clinician sees

Microsoft’s comparison documents differences in formatting commands, settings and workflows between Dragon Medical One and Dragon Copilot. For each task, note whether it works as expected, needs a different step or still needs help. If a command behaves differently, practice the replacement with the clinician and try it again on another mock note.

Use the results to plan training

Sort your findings into two groups. Put any issue that blocks routine documentation on the list to resolve before rollout. Put teachable changes into a short practice session. If you’re revisiting an older Dragon setup, start by finding the exact edition and version so a specialist can identify the right path. Ask your provider to confirm what applies to your agreement, equipment and setup.