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Jan 19, 2016 2:29 PM in response to Peggieby babowa,Here are some articles that might help:
Dictation on your Mac might not work if your Internet connection is filtered - Apple Support
OS X Yosemite: Use Dictation Commands to tell your Mac what to do - Apple Support
OS X Yosemite: If your Mac can’t recognize dictated text
I might add that I tried when it first was introduced and it did not work well for me - it so much depends on inflection, speech, etc. that it does not like/recognize some whereas there appear to be no problems for others.
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Jan 19, 2016 2:34 PM in response to Peggieby Kappy,You will need to check out Dragon Naturally Speaking for the Mac. Also known as Dragon Dictate. Or buy a new Mac which has its own built-in voice recognition software.
I am not familiar with this software: InterviewScribe. You will find more at interviewScribe 3.1.4.
How to safely use MacUpdate to download malware-free software:
This site has both free and paid membership accounts. If you have neither then some software will be distributed as an installer wrapper that includes adware/malware you may not want. Such a download may appear on your computer like this: Firefox Installer.dmg. Delete the download and return to the main site where you will find a direct link to the developer's website. Use that link from which to download the software.
To avoid such downloads from MU just create a free membership account. Log into your account prior to using the site. This will avoid the installer wrappers and downloading adware or malware. I continue to use their site without any problems.
If you prefer not to create a membership account then note that on the download page under the price box will be the link to the developer’s site. Use that link and download the software directly from the developer circumventing the use of MU altogether.
You may be sent warnings from sone users that warns that the site is “dangerous.” In fact my list of adware tools has no links to MU. His warning is an exaggeration and it is false. Learn the facts. You merely need to use the site intelligently. Support the site but do so wisely - establish a free or paid membership to avoid problems with malware. Don’t pay attention to other users who warn you away with hyperbole and rhetorical insults.