Dictation Box Settings

Use this dialog box to configure the Dictation Box.

Option Description
Font

Changes the font used for dictation in the Dictation Box.

To change the font:

  1. Click Change Font.
  2. Change font settings as necessary.
  3. Click OK.

To restore the default font:

Click Default Font.

Window position

Determines where the Dictation Box appears. The options are:

  • Anchor: Select to display the Dictation Box in the same place it was when you last closed it. If you drag it to a new location and then close it, it appears at that new location when you reopen it.
  • Automatically position the Dictation Box near the cursor: Select to display the Dictation Box close to the cursor.
Settings for application <application name>

Determines how the Dictation Box copies and pastes text in each application. For example, you can have different copy and paste settings for Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Chrome. The options are:

Copy

  • Do not copy: Does not copy any text from the application when the Dictation Box opens.
  • Type keys <Ctrl+C>: Uses Ctrl+C to copy text from the application.
  • Use Windows Copy Command: Uses the Windows copy command to copy text from the application.

Default value: Type keys <Ctrl+C>

Paste

  • Type keys <Ctrl+V>: Uses Ctrl+V to copy text from the Dictation Box to the application.
  • Use Windows Paste Command: Uses the Windows Paste Command to copy text from the Dictation Box to the application.
  • Simulate keystrokes: Sends keystrokes from the Dictation Box to the application. Use "Simulate keystrokes" if the other methods of pasting text do not work.

Default value: Type keys <Ctrl+V>

Show character count

If selected, displays the character count in the Dictation Box.

If deselected, does not display the character count.

Default value: Deselected

Keep transferred text in clipboard when the Dictation Box is closed

If selected, retains your dictated text in the Windows clipboard. In the event that transferring your text does not complete successfully, you can paste your text into a text field or application manually. You must have selected Type keys <Ctrl+V> or Use Windows Paste Command as the Paste option for your application.

If deselected, does not retain your dictated text. If transferring your text does not complete successfully, you must re-dictate your text.

Default value: Selected

Restore Defaults Click to restore all Dictation Box settings to their defaults.
 

Related procedures

Additional information

Using the Dictation BoxAbout Unknown text fields
Dictation overviewAbout Full Text Control
Dictating numbersOptions dialog box—Miscellaneous tab
Dictating email addresses and web addressesDictation guidelines
Dictating bullet points or numbered lists