How to dictate, type or edit docs on MacBookAir for use in Word?

Hello, I have a MacBookAir.  Mr computer at work uses Windows 7 and Word.  I'd like to be able to use my MacBookAir to create and edit documents for work purposes.  I'd also like to be able to use a dictate-to-type programme such as Dragon on my MacBookAir to create documents for work purposes.  I'd really appreciate it if someone could tell me how I can do this (ie what software I might need)
Many thanks for your help !

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
I can see that you are using OS X Mountain Lion. OS X Mountain Lion has got a built-in Dictation that you can activate on System Preferences > Dictation & Speech. When you want to dictate something, just double-press the Fn key and dictate.
To create documents compatible with Word, you can use Office for Mac for the maximum compatibility, or you can use Pages and use its export feature to export your documents to the Word format

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