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How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [VideoScribe](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [VideoScribe Legacy](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/videoscribe-legacy?hsLang=en) 3. [Tips and techniques](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/videoscribe-legacy?hsLang=en#tips-and-techniques) # User preferences (VideoScribe Legacy) ## This article will show you the different user preferences that are available in VideoScribe Legacy **Please note:** *VideoScribe Legacy* is the older version of our software. We continue to support it, but we recommend switching to the [latest version](https://www.videoscribe.co/app/) to enjoy the best features and performance. Click here to read the article on [Accessing VideoScribe (latest version)](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/accessing-videoscribe?hsLang=en). Once you log into VideoScribe Legacy, select the 'Preferences' menu option on the left-hand side of the screen **(A)**. From this window, you can amend the following settings to match your preferences. **(B)** Language - use the drop-down menu to choose from English, Spanish and American English. ![User Preferences](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/User%20Preferences.gif?width=688&name=User%20Preferences.gif)The scribe defaults can be adjusted using the plus and minus icons and also by clicking on the value and entering a new value in the box. - **Transition Time (C)** - adjust the maximum transition time, in seconds, of elements added to the canvas. The transition time is the time it takes for the camera to move from the current element to the next. The maximum value for this setting is 60 seconds. The minimum is 0 seconds. - **Pause Time (D)** - adjust the maximum pause time, in seconds, of elements added to the canvas. The pause time is the amount of time the camera stays on the current element after it has been drawn. The maximum value for this setting is 60 seconds. The minimum is 0 seconds. - **Max Draw Time (E)** - adjust the maximum animate (Draw) time, in seconds, of elements added to the canvas. The animate (Draw) time is the amount of time the element will be drawn, moved, faded in or morphed. The maximum value for this setting is 60 seconds. The minimum is 0 seconds. - **Image Quality (F)** - adjust the quality of bitmap images that are added to the canvas. 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