Enable full text control for Microsoft Word in Dragon

Problem

When using Dragon Naturally Speaking with Word, the tick on the left hand side of the toolbar is blank, indicating that you do not have full text control using this application.

Solution

1. In Word, click File (or the Office button).
2. Click on Word Options in the bottom right of the menu.
3. On the left hand side menu,  click Add-Ins.
4. Click the Go button near the bottom of the window.
5. If “Natspeak32” is not checked, check it and click OK. Then click OK again.