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.

Indicator/Control	Description
Expand	Expands the DragonBar manually when Auto-collapse is not in use.
Collapse	Collapses the DragonBar manually when Auto-collapse is not in use.
Grip	Allows you to move the DragonBar with your mouse.
Microphone	Allows Dragon to hear you. For more information, see Using Dragon's microphone.
Volume	Determines whether Dragon hears you.
Message area	Displays informational messages.
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 Technical Support Register your Dragon product View your Dragon version

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 Using 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:

Indicator/Control:	Description
Volume	Determine whether Dragon hears you.
Message area	View informational messages.
Full Text Control	Determine whether Full Text Control is available in the current field.
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. For more information, see Using the Extras Toolbar.
Dragon icon	Click to view DragonBar menu options, like display modes.
Microphone	Allow Dragon to hear you.
Grip	Move the Classic DragonBar. Available only when the Classic DragonBar is in Floating or Clinging mode.
Recognition mode	Change recognition modes.

Option:	Use to:
DragonBar	Switch to the New DragonBar. This is the standard DragonBar for V4.2.1.
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.

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