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Chapter 3: Getting Started
The table below provides a brief overview of the Recognition modes icons.
Click the links for more information about using the Recognition modes.
DragonBar
Mode icons
Recognition
modes What they do
Normal Mode Dragon's default mode of dictation. In Normal
Mode, Dragon distinguishes dictation from
words, numbers, and commands by analyzing
what you say between pauses. Say "Start
Normal Mode" or "Normal Mode On."
Dictation
Mode
A restricted recognition mode that causes
Dragon to interpret everything you say as
dictation and nothing is interpreted as a
command. Dictation Mode can be helpful if you
want to dictate as quickly as possible, or
dictate without looking at the words Dragon
transcribes. Say "Start Dictation Mode" or
"Dictation Mode On."
Command
Mode
A restricted recognition mode that causes
Dragon to interpret everything you say as a
command and nothing is interpreted as
dictated text. Say "Start Command Mode" or
"Command Mode On."
Numbers
Mode
A restricted recognition mode that causes
Dragon to recognize only numbers. If you are
dictating only numbers (including currencies),
working in this mode increases recognition
accuracy. Say "Start Numbers Mode" or
"Numbers Mode On."
Spell Mode A restricted recognition mode that causes
Dragon to recognize only letters, numbers,
commands, and punctuation. Spell mode is
useful for dictating unpronounceable
alphanumeric strings, such as part numbers
and license plate numbers, and other terms you
anticipate Dragon won’t know, such as Web
addresses, words in a foreign language, or
unusual product names. Say "Start Spell Mode"
or "Spell Mode On." You can still use commands
while in Spell Mode.
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