The DragonBar

The DragonBar is Dragon's control panel. You use it to configure Dragon, use Dragon features, see what's going on, and more. There are two DragonBar styles: The New DragonBar and the Classic DragonBar. Use the style you prefer. However, to use the Extras toolbar, you must use the Classic DragonBar. The Extras toolbar is not available on the New DragonBar.

ClosedTutorials

Tutorial: What can I do with the DragonBar?

Tutorial: How does Dragon show its status?

Tutorial: Why can't Dragon hear me?

New DragonBar

Indicator/Control: Use to:
expand button

Expand

 Expand the New DragonBar manually when Auto-collapse is not in use.
collapse button

Collapse

 Collapse the New DragonBar manually when Auto-collapse is not in use.
grip button

Grip

 Move the New DragonBar.
mic button

Microphone

Allow Dragon to hear you.

For more information, see Dragon's microphone.
volume display

Volume

 Determine whether Dragon hears you.
message area

Message area

 View informational messages. Click to open the Message area and view the last message.

full text control indicator

Full Text Control

 Determine whether Full Text Control is available in the current field.
mode drop-down

Recognition mode

Change recognition modes.

For more information, see Using recognition modes.

DragonBar menu options

Option: Use to:
Classic DragonBar

Switch to the Classic DragonBar.

For more information, see Working with the DragonBar.
Auto-collapse

Allow the New DragonBar to:

  • Collapse automatically when you move your mouse away from it.
  • Expand automatically when you hover your mouse over it.

For more information, see Working with the DragonBar

If you use a touchscreen computer, Nuance recommends that you deselect this option.

Tray Icon only

Change the New DragonBar display mode.

For more information, see Using display modes.

Classic DragonBar

Indicator/Control: Use to:

volume display

Volume

 Determine whether Dragon hears you.

Message area

 View informational messages.
full text control indicator

Full Text Control

 Determine whether Full Text Control is available in the current field.
Extras toolbar button

Extras toolbar

Open the Extras toolbar.

Not available when the Classic DragonBar is in Cling mode.
Dragon icon

Dragon icon

 Click to view DragonBar menu options, like display modes.
mic button

Microphone

Allow Dragon to hear you.

For more information, see Dragon's microphone.
grip button

Grip

 Move the Classic DragonBar. Available only when the Classic DragonBar is in Floating or Clinging mode.
mode indicator

Recognition mode

Change recognition modes.

For more information, see Using recognition modes.

DragonBar menu options

Option: Use to:
New DragonBar

Switch to the New DragonBar.

For more information, see Working with the DragonBar.

DragonBar docked to Top

DragonBar docked to Bottom

Floating DragonBar

Clinging DragonBar

Tray Icon only

Change the DragonBar display mode.

For more information, see Using display modes.
Always on Top

If selected, the DragonBar always remains on top of the active window.

If deselected, the DragonBar moves behind the active window.

Default value: Selected
Show titlebar

If selected, shows the titlebar above the DragonBar.

If deselected, hides the titlebar.

Default value: Selected

This option is available only when the DragonBar is in Floating mode.
View options Open the Options dialog box and configure Dragon.

Related procedures

Additional information

Working with the DragonBarUsing display modes
 Using the Extras Toolbar
 Dragon's microphone
 Using recognition modes