Options dialog box—View tab

DragonBar>Tools>Options>View tab

Use the View tab to control the behavior and appearance of the New DragonBar and Classic DragonBar, and the way dictation results are displayed. Changing these options affects only the current user profile.

Option Description
Mode

Determines the location of the DragonBar. The options are:

  • New—The New DragonBar appears at the top of your screen. This is the default mode.
  • Docked to Top—The Classic DragonBar appears at the top of your screen.
  • Docked to Bottom—The Classic DragonBar appears at the bottom of your screen.
  • Floating—The Classic DragonBar appears as a window on top of other open windows on your screen. You can drag the Classic DragonBar to reposition it.
  • Cling—The Classic DragonBar appears at the top of the current active window. Applies only to the Classic DragonBar.
  • Tray Icon Only—The DragonBar appears only as a microphone icon in the system tray. Applies to both DragonBars. Right-click on the icon to open the DragonBar menu.
Show extras

Available only when you select a Classic DragonBar mode.

If selected, the Extras toolbar appears on the Classic DragonBar.

If deselected, the Extras toolbar does not appear.

Default value: Deselected
Results Box

Determines the location and appearance of the Results box. The options are:

  • Anchor—If selected, locks the Results box in place until you drag it to a new location. If deselected, the Results box appears with your dictation. Default value: Deselected
  • Show preliminary results—If selected, preliminary and final results appear in a text box before your dictation is transcribed in your document. If deselected, only final results appear. Default value: Deselected
  • Beep after recognition—If selected, Dragon beeps each time it recognizes a word or phrase. If deselected, no sound occurs.
  • Auto-hide delay—Determines whether the Results box is shown, and if shown, how long it appears. Default value: Never Hide

For more information, see Working with the Results Display.

Restoring default View tab options

Click Restore defaults.

Related procedures

Additional information
Working with the Results Display Using the Extras Toolbar
  Using display modes