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.

If you're using Dragon on a Windows tablet, see Using Dragon on a Windows tablet for information on using the DragonBar.

Controls and indicators

The following table describes the indicators and controls on the DragonBar.

New DragonBar

Indicator/Control Description

expand button

Expand

Expands the DragonBar manually when Auto-collapse is not in use.

collapse button

Collapse

Collapses the DragonBar manually when Auto-collapse is not in use.

grip button

Grip

Allows you to move the DragonBar with your mouse.

mic button

Microphone

Allows Dragon to hear you.

For more information, see Dragon's microphone.

volume display

Volume

Determines whether Dragon hears you.

message area

Message area

Displays informational messages.

full text control indicator

Full Text Control

Determines whether Full Text Control is available in the current field.

Minimize to tray

Minimizes the DragonBar to your Windows system tray. The DragonBar is in Tray Icon mode ().

Help

You can do the following when you click this icon:

  • Open the Accuracy Center
  • View online Help
  • Open the Interactive Tutorial
  • Check for Dragon updates
  • Visit the Dragon web site or Support web site
  • Get documentation
  • Register your Dragon product
  • View your Dragon version
  • Technical Support

Classic DragonBar

Indicator/Control: Description

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.

To use the Extras toolbar, you must use the Classic DragonBar

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.

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.

Classic DragonBar menu options

Option: Use to:
DragonBar

Switch to the New DragonBar. This is the standard DragonBar for V4.

DragonBar docked to Top

DragonBar docked to Bottom

Floating DragonBar

Clinging DragonBar

Tray Icon only

Change the DragonBar display mode.

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 DragonBar Options dialog box—Appearance
To disable Auto-collapse:  
Dragon's microphone  
Using recognition modes  
Using Dragon on a Windows tablet  

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