Evaluation Bar question

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ksvean1

When I analyze my games, I always see the evaluation bar.  But when I'm playing a game, I never see it.  Is this something that I can turn on and off?  If so, how do I do that?  Also, is it a good idea to see it while playing a game?  I'm thinking it might give me false confidence when I'm ahead and discourage me when I'm behind.  Would appreciate your comments.  Thanks.

CraigIreland

It would be cheating to use an engine to evaluate a position while playing.

ksvean1

You're right. I wasn't really thinking about that. I wasn't thinking about using an engine for looking for the best moves. Just for seeing the evaluation bar. But I guess you can't have one without the other. Thanks for your comment.