Using the Dictation Box

To open the Dictation Box:

Do one of the following:

• From the DragonBar, select Tools>Dictation Box.
• Say "Show Dictation Box".
• Press Ctrl+Shift+D.

To close the Dictation Box:

Click Cancel.

To enable or disable the Dictation Box:

By default, the Dictation Box appears automatically when you dictate in unsupported applications and Unknown text fields. You can disable this and open the Dictation Box manually as needed from the DragonBar by selecting Tools>Dictation Box.

To disable the Dictation Box for all unsupported applications:

1. From the DragonBar, select Tools>Options.

   The Options dialog box opens.

2. Click the Miscellaneous tab.
3. Deselect Use the Dictation Box for unsupported applications.
4. Click OK.

To enable the Dictation Box for all unsupported applications:

1. From the DragonBar, select Tools>Options.

   The Options dialog box opens.

2. Click the Miscellaneous tab.
3. Select Use the Dictation Box for unsupported applications.
4. Click OK.

To enable or disable the Dictation Box for the current application:

By default, the Dictation Box appears automatically when you dictate in unsupported applications and Unknown text fields. You can enable or disable this for specific applications.

To enable the Dictation Box for the current application:

When the Dictation Box opens, select the Use automatic Dictation Box for this application check box. The Dictation Box opens automatically when you begin to dictate in this application.

To disable the Dictation Box for the current application:

When the Dictation Box opens, deselect the Use automatic Dictation Box for this application check box. Without the Dictation Box, you can still dictate directly into fields where you do not need Full Text Control. You can also open the Dictation Box manually as needed from the DragonBar by selecting Tools>Dictation Box.

To dictate and transfer text:

1. Dictate text as you would in an application.
2. Optionally edit or correct your dictation.
3. Click the Transfer text to app button.

To re-size the Dictation Box:

Click and drag the lower right corner of the box.