## i-scribe's Verbatim Dictation helps creates letters true to your words, without applying any corrections, but still allowing for formatting instructions.

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**How to Use Verbatim Dictation Mode in i-scribe**

This video provides step-by-step guidance on using the Verbatim Dictation mode in i-scribe. This mode is designed to offer a literal transcription of your words, only correcting for errors in speech-to-text accuracy. Here’s a summary of how to use this feature:

### Overview

-   **Verbatim Dictation Mode** is best suited for times when you need a direct transcription of what you’ve said, with minimal interpretation.
-   The transcription will maintain your specific phrasing and formatting commands.

### How to Enable Verbatim Dictation

1.  **From the Dropdown Menu:**

    -   Click the dropdown menu and select **Verbatim Dictation** as your output.
    -   To avoid confusion, turn off other output options when using this mode.

2.  **Set as Default:**

    -   If you prefer verbatim output by default, navigate to **Templates**, select **Verbatim Dictation**, and set it as your standard output template.

### Example of Verbatim Dictation

The video demonstrates how verbatim dictation will closely follow your spoken commands. For example:

-   **"Diagnosis, new line, one dot space, cataract, two dot space, corneal abrasion, new paragraph, plan, hyphen, book surgery, comma, use drops, new paragraph."**
    -   The output will display each command as instructed, including the specified punctuation, line breaks, and formatting.

### Key Tips for Effective Use

-   Be **explicit with your formatting commands** (e.g., “new line,” “comma,” “hyphen,” “new paragraph”).
-   Verbatim Dictation does not interpret your words, so precise instructions are necessary.
-   For clinical terminology and measurements (e.g., "2x3 mm"), verbatim dictation will maintain the specified format.

### Difference from Smart Dictation Mode

While Verbatim Dictation offers a word-for-word output, **Smart Dictation Mode** provides more flexibility by interpreting your speech to create a structured document. A separate video will be available to explain how to use Smart Dictation.

[Smart Dictation - Instructions](https://help.akuru.com/i-scribe/smart-dictation-instructions)