User guide
Dragon 12 Installation and User Guide
Recognition Modes (definition)
By default, Dragon functions in Normal Mode, distinguishing dictation from words,
numbers, and commands, and analyzing what it hears between pauses. Dragon also offers
restricted recognition modes for dictating only commands, numbers, characters (Spell Mode),
or words (Dictation Mode).
Results Box (definition)
A floating display box that Dragon can provide as it listens to
you and processes your speech. You can set options to move the Results Box anywhere on
the screen, keep it in one place, change its color and font size, or make it disappear after a rec-
ognition.
See About the Results Display for details.
Results Display (definition)
The on-screen feedback that Dragon displays during dictation. While Dragon listens, the Rec-
ognition in Progress icon displays. When you pause, Dragon finishes processing your
speech and enters dictation into the document or executes your command. When recognition
is complete, the Dragon idle icon displays. See also Results Box.
Rich Internet Application (RIA) extensions
(definition)
Provide Web application extensions in supported Web browsers to enable commands and
Full Text Control in selected browser-based applications. With RIA extensions, you can dic-
tate content and use commands just as you would in a desktop program.
Roaming User Profile (definition)
See Master Roaming User Profile.
Sample Commands (definition)
Displays a selection of the most useful commands that Dragon recognizes for the current con-
text, whether it is a particular program you are using or the Windows Desktop. The Sample
Commands are contained in the Dragon Sidebar. You can open the Sample Commands by say-
ing “What Can I Say?” or by clicking Help> Dragon Sidebar.
Say What You See (definition)
"Say What You See" means that you can say whatever commands you see labeled on your
screen to control applications by voice. For example, you can say the names of menus, menu
commands, or items in a dialog box. To display the Insert menu in Microsoft Word or
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