[accesscomp] Dan's Tip of the Day
- From: "Bob Acosta" <boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "tektalk discussion" <tektalkdiscussion@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2012 09:55:17 -0800
Here's a very well written article addressing Windows Eight and it's
accessability with Zoomtext and JAWS 14.
I hope to have more information regarding Windows Eight with other
screenreaders in the future as well as it's magnification.
Have a great day!
Windows 8
By Don Solon of the Illinois Bureau of Blind Services
Windows 8 is the next operating system progression from Microsoft. Built on
Windows 7's success, Windows 8 drastically changes the visual layout and
access of the screen, approaching the tile arrangement with touch screen
access used on many smart phones. Ideally suited for touch screens, Windows
8 compatibility with A.T. software is a project still in process, with many
A.T. providers still working on developing an updated version compatible
with Windows 8. JAWS just released version 14 which claims compatibility and
support of Windows 8, it has not been tested but it's support is listed
below. As of this writing, Zoomtext is still working on a Windows 8 release.
Like in previous Operating System upgrades, purchase of a Windows 8 computer
with expectations that A.T. software will work is not advised for some time.
Instead, purchase of a computer with Windows 7 that is guaranteed to works
with all A.T. software is recommended for the foreseeable future.
Website
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/meet
Versions
Wikipedia notes at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8_editions
There are 4 editions available in Windows 8. Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro,
Windows 8 Enterprise and Windows 8 RT. Unlike Windows Vista and Windows 7,
there are no Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, or Ultimate editions.
Windows 8 is the basic edition of Windows for the x86 and x86-64
architectures. This edition contains features aimed at the home market
segment and provides all of the basic new Windows 8 features including the
Start screen with semantic zoom, live tiles, Windows Store, Internet
Explorer 10, connected standby, Microsoft account integration, the Windows
desktop and more.
Pro Windows 8 Pro is comparable to Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate and
is targeted towards enthusiasts and business users; it includes all the
features of Windows 8. Additional features include the ability to receive
Remote Desktop connections, the ability to participate in a Windows Server
domain, Encrypting File System, Hyper-V, and Virtual Hard Disk Booting,
Group Policy as well as BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. Windows Media Center
functionality will be available only for Windows 8 Pro as a separate
software package.
Windows 8 Enterprise provides all the features in Windows 8 Pro (except the
ability to install the Windows Media Center add-on), with additional
features to assist with IT organization.
Windows RT will only be available pre-installed on ARM-based devices such as
tablet PCs. It will include touch-optimized desktop versions of the basic
set of Office 2013 applications to users-Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and OneNote, and support device encryption capabilities. Several
business-focused features such as Group Policy and domain support are not
included.
Price
Windows 8 Professional Upgrade
<http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Windows+8+Professional+Upgrade+-+Windows/655908
3.p?id=1218752793305&skuId=6559083&st=Windows_8_Software_68468&lp=1&cp=1>
$69.99
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71&type=page&ks=960&st=Windows_8_Software_68468&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=streetdate
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System Requirements
Windows 8 works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 7.
o 1 GHz processor
o 2 GB RAM
o 20 GB available hard disk space
o 1366 x 768 screen resolution
o DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
o Internet access (fees may apply)
o For touchscreen, you need a tablet or a monitor that supports
multi-touch
o Microsoft account required for some features
o Watching DVDs requires separate playback software
o Windows Media Center license sold separately
o To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need
an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768
o To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768
Contact Information
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
Customer service 800-642-7676
Website information
Excerpts from this site include:
Vibrant and beautiful, the Start screen is the first thing you'll see. Each
tile on the Start screen is connected to a person, app, website, playlist,
or whatever else is important to you. Tiles light up with the latest info,
so you're instantly up to date. In one glance, you'll see that photo you
were just tagged in, tomorrow's weather, and messages from your friends.
The Start screen is all you.
Each tile on Start is connected to a person, app, website, folder, playlist,
or whatever else is important to you. Pin as many tiles to Start as you like
and move them around so it's just the way you want it. This isn't the usual
wall of static icons: Tiles animate with the latest information. Status
updates, weather forecasts, Tweets, and more-you'll see live updates before
you even open a single app.
Your photos, websites, that funny video you just saw: Pretty much anything
you're looking at, you can share with others instantly. There's no need to
interrupt what you're doing, copy what you want to share, open another app,
and paste it in. Just swipe in from the right and tap or click Share to
immediately send it in email or post it to Facebook.
Touch and mouse
Windows is perfect for PCs with touchscreens, those that have a mouse and
keyboard, and those with both. Whatever kind of PC you choose, you'll
discover fast and fluid ways to switch between apps, move things around, and
move smoothly from one place to another.
Zip around, get it done
Discover fast and fun ways to get around
Pinch and stretch to zoom in and out. Get a global view of everything that's
on your screen, and slide back and forth to find what you're looking for.
Swipe in from the left to switch between recently used apps.
Swipe in from the right to get back to Start and to other things you do
often, like searching, sharing, and changing your settings.
Swipe in from the bottom to see navigation controls for any app you're in.
You can easily do all these things with a mouse, too.
Get to know Windows, Tips and Tricks
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/basics#1TC=t1
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/basics>
Get to know Windows
Windows 8 and Windows RT are focused on your life-your friends and family,
your apps, and your stuff. With new things like the Start screen
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/start-screen> , charms
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> , and a Microsoft
account <http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/microsoft-account> ,
you can spend less time searching and more time doing. And then there's the
Windows Store
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/explore-windows-store> , a
completely new marketplace for apps. Windows already comes with some apps,
but you can get many more in the Store. There's also a new web browser
that's faster, safer, and more intuitive: Internet Explorer 10
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/browse-web> .
With Windows, your life is connected.
Customize the Start screen
Just like you had a Start menu in Windows 7, you have a Start screen in
Windows 8 and Windows RT. It has all of the info you care about in one
place. You can just glance at the tiles to get the latest headlines,
real-time updates, and info, or you can open apps, websites, contacts, and
folders.
Here are the quickest ways to get to Start:
* With touch, swipe in from the right edge of your screen, and then
tap Start.
* With a mouse, move your pointer to the upper-right or lower-right
corner, and then move it up or down and click Start. (Or, point to the
lower-left corner, and click Start when it appears.)
* With a keyboard, press the Windows logo key .
So arrange Start any way you want it, and put your favorite apps, people,
and websites front and center. Here are a few options you can try.
Create tiles for your favorite people and places
A tile is an app or content (like a website, contact, or folder) that you
can open from the Start screen. So if you have a website that you visit
every day or people that you chat with all the time, you might want to
create tiles for them on Start so you can get to them quickly.
When you come across a website, contact, or folder that you want to add to
Start, here's how:
* To pin a website or contact from an app, open the app commands
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/app-commands> and tap or
click Pin to Start.
* To pin a folder, open it in File Explorer
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/files-folders-windows-explorer
> , press and hold or right-click it, and then tap or click Pin to Start.
Pin or unpin apps
Some apps that are installed on your PC might not be pinned to Start. But
you can always pin them if you want them there. On the Start screen, open
the Search charm <http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> ,
select the app you want to pin to open its commands
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/app-commands> , and then tap
or click Pin to Start.
And if there are apps you don't use, you can unpin them from Start. On the
Start screen, select an app to open its commands
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/app-commands> , and then tap
or click Unpin from Start. If you unpin an app, it's still installed on your
PC, so you can always find it again with the Search charm.
Rearrange and resize tiles
To move a tile, drag it up or down, and then drag it anywhere you want it.
(You don't need to press and hold.) You can arrange the tiles any way you
want. Put similar tiles together, group all your favorites, or create a
"Work" group for the apps for your job.
Here's how to name a group of tiles:
* Touch the Start screen with two or more fingers, and then pinch them
toward each other to zoom out. (If you're using a mouse, click the Zoom
button .)
* Select the group of tiles you want to name, and then tap or click
Name Group.
If a tile isn't fitting in the spot you want, you can make it larger or
smaller. Just select the tile on the Start screen to open the app commands
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/app-commands> , and then tap
or click Larger or Smaller. (Some tiles can't be resized.)
Search, share, change settings, and more
No matter where you are in Windows 8 or Windows RT, the charms help you do
the things you do most often, like search, share links and photos, connect
devices, and change settings. What you can do with the charms can change
depending on if you're on the Start screen or using an app, so start
exploring.
The five charms-Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings-are always
available on the right side of your screen. Here's how to open them:
* With touch, swipe in from the right edge, and then tap the one you
want.
* With a mouse, move your pointer into the upper-right or lower-right
corner, and then move it up or down to click the one you want.
Here's what you can do with them:
Search. Search for anything. You can search just the app you're in (like
finding a specific message in Mail), search another app (look up something
on the Internet), or you can search your entire PC (for an app, setting, or
file).
Share. Share files and info with people you know or send info to another
app, without leaving the app you're in. You can email photos to your mom,
update your Facebook status, or send a link to your note-taking app.
Start. Get to your Start screen. Or if you're already on Start, you can use
this charm to go back to the last app you were in.
Devices. Use all of the devices that are connected to your PC, both wired
and wireless. You can print from an app, sync with your phone, or stream
your latest home movie to your TV.
Settings. Change settings for apps and your PC. You'll find settings, help,
and info for the app you're in, plus common PC settings-network connection,
volume, brightness, notifications, power, and keyboard. These PC settings
are the same no matter where you are in Windows, but the app settings are
different in every app. You can also change settings for your PC when you
select Change PC settings. It's where you change your lock screen picture,
manage notifications, and more.
Your Microsoft account syncs favorites and settings on all your PCs
A Microsoft account-an email address and password-is a new way to sign in to
any PC running Windows 8 or Windows RT. When you sign in with a Microsoft
account, your PC is connected to the cloud, and many of the settings,
preferences, and apps associated with your account can "follow" you between
different PCs. For example:
* Your friends' contact info and status automatically stay up to date
from places like Hotmail, Outlook, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
* You can get to and share your photos, documents, and other files
from places like SkyDrive, Facebook, and Flickr.
* You can buy and download apps from the Windows Store, and use them
on up to five PCs running Windows 8 or Windows RT.
* Your personal settings are automatically synced online and between
the Windows 8 and Windows RT PCs you use. This includes stuff like your
themes, language preferences, browser favorites and history, and content for
Microsoft apps and services.
How do I get a Microsoft account?
You might already have a Microsoft account. If you use other Microsoft
services like Messenger, Hotmail or Xbox LIVE, the email address and
password you use to sign in are a Microsoft account. If you have an existing
Windows Live ID, that's the same thing: "Microsoft account" is the new name
for what used to be called a "Windows Live ID."
Explore the Windows Store
Discover a variety of great apps for Windows 8 and Windows RT in the Windows
Store. Check out the featured apps, or tap or click a category name to
browse all of the apps in the category. You can also view apps listed in
groups like Top free and New releases. And if you know what you want, just
start typing when you're in the Store-you'll see results for apps that match
your search.
Some apps, like People, Mail, and Calendar
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/social> , are built in to
Windows 8 and Windows RT-they're already on your Start screen when you sign
in to your PC. See a list of basic apps that come with your PC
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/apps> .
With Windows, you can get great apps from the Windows Store.
Close an app, shut down your PC, and more
Some things you've done before are now in new places. Here's how to do some
of those common tasks.
Using Windows
Search
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
Whenever you want to search for something, use the Search charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> . From there, you can
search:
* The app you're in (for example, find a specific app in the Windows
Store)
* Another app (for example, quickly look up something on the web with
Internet Explorer)
* Your entire PC (find an app, setting, or file)
To learn more about searching, see How to search in Windows
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/search-apps-files-settings> .
Use Start
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
The Start button and menu from previous versions of Windows have been
replaced with the Start screen. Start is your new home base. You can open
apps (both apps you install from the Windows Store and desktop apps),
websites, contacts, and folders. Or, you can just glance at the tiles to get
the latest headlines, updates, and info.
Here are the quickest ways to return to Start:
* With touch, swipe the right edge of your screen, and then tap the
Start charm <http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> .
* With a mouse, move the pointer into the lower-left corner. When
Start appears, click in the corner.
* With a keyboard, press the Windows logo key .
Use the desktop
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
* On Start, tap or click Desktop.
* If you're using a keyboard, press the Windows logo key +D.
Open Control Panel
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
There are a few different ways to find and change your settings: Control
Panel, PC settings, and by searching. Many of the common settings were moved
into PC settings, so try checking there first.
Here's how to get to PC settings:
1. Open the Settings charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> .
2. At the bottom, you can change the settings shown here (network
connection, volume, brightness, notifications, power, and keyboard) or tap
or click Change PC settings for more options.
Here's how to open Control Panel:
1. Open the Search charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> .
2. Enter Control Panel in the search box, tap or click Apps, and then
tap or click Control Panel in the results.
Here's how to find individual tasks or settings:
1. Open the Search charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> .
2. Enter a word or phrase into the search box, and then select from the
list of results on the left. What you're looking for might be in either Apps
or Settings, so check both options. They're listed on the right under the
search field.
Get to Help and Support
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
You can find help about Windows in general, or for specific apps. Here's
how:
* When you're using the desktop, you can find help about how to use
Windows. Open the Search charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> , enter Help, and then
tap or click Help and Support.
* When you're on the Start screen, you can find help about rearranging
and adding things to Start. Open the Settings charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> , and then tap or
click Help.
* When you're in an app, you can find out how to use and customize
that app. Open the Settings charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> , and then tap or
click Help. (Some apps might put help in other locations, so check the
company's website if you can't find help in the Settings charm.)
Turn off or shut down a PC
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
In Windows 8 and Windows RT, there's really no need to shut down your PC
completely-put it in sleep mode instead. This uses very little power, your
PC starts up faster, and you're instantly back to where you left off. You
don't have to worry that you'll lose your work because Windows automatically
saves it and turns off the PC if the battery is too low. For most laptops
and tablets, sleep is the default shutdown mode so all you need to do is
close your lid or press the power button. If it isn't, you can change that
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/how-shut-down-turn-off-pc> .
Here's how to set sleep mode as the default:
1. Open the Search charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> , enter power, tap or
click Settings on the right, and then tap or click Power options.
2. Do one of the following:
* If you're using a desktop or tablet, tap or click Choose what the
power button does and under Power button settings, select Sleep, and then
tap or click Save changes.
* If you're using a laptop, tap or click Choose what closing the lid
does. Then, next to When I close the lid, choose what you want your laptop
to do, both for when it's running on battery and when it's plugged in, and
then tap or click Save changes.
If you're getting on an airplane or don't plan to use your PC for a while,
you might want to turn your PC completely off. Here's how:
1. Close any desktop apps you have open-this will prompt you to save
your work.
2. Open the Settings charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> .
3. Tap or click Power, and then tap or click Shut down.
Using apps
Show all
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
Print
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
If you can't find a Print command in an app, check the Devices charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> or press Ctrl+P.
You'll see a list of printers that have been added to this PC and work with
that app. (Note that some apps don't support printing.)
If you need to add a printer, here's how:
1. Open the Settings charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> , and then tap or
click Change PC settings.
2. Select Devices, tap or click Add a device, and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
See all apps (programs)
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
* On Start, open the app commands
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/app-commands> , and then tap
or click All apps.
* If you're using a keyboard and know the name of the app, you can go
to Start and start typing it. This automatically searches all of your apps.
Install apps
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
You can install apps using the Windows Store,
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/explore-windows-store> from
media <http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/install-apps> , such as
a DVD, or download them from the Internet.
To get the most out of your apps and the Windows Store, make sure you've
connected your Microsoft account.
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/microsoft-account>
Add an account to an app
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
You'll get the most out of the Mail, Calendar, and People when they can work
together with your existing accounts. Here's how:
1. If you don't have a Microsoft account set up, do that first
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/microsoft-account> .
2. In the app, open the Settings charm
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> , and then tap or
click Accounts.
3. Tap or click Add an account.
4. Tap or click the type of account you want to add, and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
Change settings in apps
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
For apps that don't run in the desktop, open the app, and then open the
Settings charm <http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/charms> . This
is where you can find app-specific settings and do things like change
preferences, find help, and add accounts. You'll also find common PC
settings at the bottom, like volume, brightness, and shut down.
Close an app
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s>
Apps you install from the Windows Store don't slow down your PC, so you
don't need to close them. When you're not using an app, Windows will leave
it running in the background and then close it eventually. It's still a good
idea to close desktop apps when you're done using them, particularly before
shutting down your PC.
Here's how to close the app you're using:
* With touch or a mouse, drag the app from the top of the screen to
the bottom.
Here's how to close an app you were using recently:
* With touch, swipe in from the left edge without lifting your finger,
and then push the app back toward the left edge. You'll see the apps you've
used recently, plus Start. Drag the app you want to close from the list to
the bottom of the screen.
* With a mouse, move your pointer into the upper-left corner and then
move it down the left edge. You'll see the apps you've used recently, plus
Start. Right-click the app you want to close, and then click Close.
New, Refresh, and other commands in apps
Commands like New, Refresh, and Play are a key part of using apps. They're
how you do things like add attachments and make text bold in an email, and
pause and skip tracks while listening to music. These commands are
important, but you only need them occasionally and they can take up a lot of
room. To give you the whole screen for things like reading a webpage or
watching a video, app commands now stay out of sight until you need them.
When you're ready for them, they'll appear at the top or bottom of the
screen, or as a menu on a selected item. For example, on Start you can swipe
up or right-click to see the All apps command, or swipe down on or
right-click a tile to select it and see ways to change that tile.
Here's how to see most app commands:
* With touch, swipe up from the bottom edge or down from the top edge,
and then tap the command you want.
* With a mouse, right-click within the app, and then click the command
you want.
Here's how to see commands for a specific item:
* With touch, swipe down or across an item (like a tile or a photo) to
select it, and then tap the command you want.
* With a mouse, right-click an item (like a tile or a photo) to select
it, and then click the command you want.
Switch between apps
Sometimes you want to return to an app you were just using or quickly switch
through your recent apps.
If you want to switch to the app you were just using, here's how:
* With touch, swipe in from the left edge.
* With a mouse, move your pointer into the upper-left corner, and then
click the corner.
If you want to switch to a different app you were using recently, here's
how:
* With touch, swipe in from the left edge without lifting your finger,
and then push the app back toward the left edge. You'll see the apps you've
used recently, plus Start. Tap the one you want.
* With a mouse, move your pointer into the upper-left corner and then
move it down the left edge. You'll see the apps you've used recently, plus
Start. Click the one you want.
From here, you can also snap apps
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/snap-apps> or close apps
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basic
s> .
Snap an app: Use two apps at the same time
Keep an eye on your music playlist while you work on a report. Compare your
favorite team's schedule with your own calendar. You can get more done when
you snap a second app to the left or right side of your screen. Apps do all
the same things when they're snapped as they do when full sized, but they'll
make smart adjustments to fit the smaller size. Experiment with different
layouts to find out what works best for you.
If you want to snap the app you were just using, here's how:
* With touch, slide your finger in from the left edge to bring in the
second app, and then drag that app to the left or right side of the screen
until an opening appears behind it.
* With a mouse, move your pointer into the upper-left corner until the
second app appears, and then drag that app to the left or right side of the
screen until an opening appears behind it.
If you want to snap a different app that you used recently, here's how:
* With touch or with a mouse, open a list of recently used apps
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/switch-apps> . Drag the app
you want to the left or right side of the screen until an opening appears
behind it.
Touch: swipe, tap, and beyond
If you want to know what we mean when we mention swipe, tap, or other ways
to interact with Windows 8 or Windows RT when you're using a touchscreen ,
take a look at this table.
What we say How to do it What it does
Tap
Tap once on the item. Opens whatever you tap.
Similar to clicking with a mouse.
Press and hold
Press your finger down and leave it there for a few seconds.
Shows info to help you learn more about an item.
Opens a menu specific to what you're doing. Similar to right-clicking with a
mouse.
Pinch or stretch to zoom
Touch the screen or an item with two or more fingers, and
then move the fingers toward each other (pinch) or away from each other
(stretch). Shows different levels of info. A good place to
explore this is the Start screen.
Visually zooms in or out, like with pictures or maps.
Rotate
Put two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand.
Rotates things in the direction you turn your hand. Only some items can be
rotated.
Slide to scroll
Drag your finger on the screen. Moves through what's
on the screen. Similar to scrolling with a mouse.
Slide to rearrange
Press and drag an item in the opposite direction you would
scroll. (For example, if you would scroll left or right, drag the item up or
down.) When you've moved the item to the new location, release it.
Moves an item. Similar to dragging with a mouse. A good place to explore
this is the Start screen.
Swipe to select
Slide an item a short distance in the opposite direction
compared to how the page scrolls. (For example, if you would scroll left or
right, slide the item up or down.) A quick, short movement works best.
Selects an item, like a photo or tile on Start. This often brings up app
commands.
Swipe from edge
Starting on the edge, swipe in. * Right edge:
Opens the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings).
* Left edge:
* Brings in open apps.
* Snaps apps. Swipe in from the left edge and drag the app until a
divider appears, and then move the app where you want it. Slide the divider
to adjust app size.
* Shows your recently opened apps. Swipe in from the left edge without
lifting your finger, and then push the app back toward the left edge.
* Closes apps. Swipe an app from the list without lifting your finger,
and then drag it to the bottom of the screen.
* Top or bottom edge:
* Shows commands, like New and Refresh.
* Closes apps. Swipe down from the top without lifting your finger,
and then drag the app to the bottom of the screen.
Notes
* Your screen must be a touchscreen to use these interactions. To
check your pen and touch settings:
Open System by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Search
(or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the
screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Search), entering
System in the search box, tapping or clicking Settings, and then tapping or
clicking System.
* Your screen resolution must be at least 1366 x 768 to snap apps. To
check this setting:
Open Screen Resolution by swiping in from the right edge of the screen,
tapping Search (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right
corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking
Search), entering Display in the search box, tapping or clicking Settings,
and then tapping or clicking Display.
To learn about how to do similar tasks using a mouse and keyboard, see Mouse
and keyboard: What's new in Windows
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/mouse-keyboard-whats-new> .
For more on using the new features, see Get to know Windows
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/getting-started-with-windows>
.
Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows
Most of what you know about using a mouse and keyboard with Windows has
stayed the same, especially in the desktop. Here are a few ways to use the
new Windows 8 and Windows RT features with a mouse and with keyboard
shortcuts-and how to find some familiar things in new places.
To do this With a mouse With a keyboard
Open the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings).
Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner to see the charms. (Try
moving so far into the corner that the mouse pointer disappears.) When the
charms appear, move up or down the edge to click the one you want.
All charms: Windows logo key +C
Search charm: Windows logo key +Q
Share charm: Windows logo key +H
Start charm: Windows logo key
Devices charm: Windows logo key +K
Settings charm: Windows logo key +I
Search your PC (apps, settings, and files), the web, or within an app.
Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner to see the charms. (Try
moving so far into the corner that the mouse pointer disappears.) When the
charms appear, move up or down the edge, click Search, and then enter your
search term. If you want to search settings, files, or another app, click
that option. If you're on Start, just start typing your search
term.
If you want to see a list of all apps on your PC, right-click the Start
screen, and then click All apps.
Search within apps or find an app: Windows logo key +Q
Search settings: Windows logo key +W
Search files: Windows logo key +F
Go to Start. Point to the lower-left corner. When Start appears,
click the corner.
Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner to see the charms. (Try
moving so far into the corner that the mouse pointer disappears.) When the
charms appear, move up or down the edge, and then click Start.
Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.
Get to commands and context menus. Right-click to see commands
and context menus. Right-clicking on items often brings up options specific
to that item.
Windows logo key +Z
Use Tab or arrows keys to highlight things, and then press the space bar or
Enter.
Switch between recently used apps. To switch to your most
recently used app, point to the upper-left corner. (Try moving it so far
into the corner that the mouse pointer disappears.) When the previous app
appears, click the corner.
To switch to a different app, point to the upper-left corner and then move
down slightly. When the other apps appear, click the one you want.
Windows logo key +Tab
Snap an app to use two apps side by side.
Notes
* Your screen resolution must be at least 1366 x 768 to snap apps. To
check this setting:
Open Screen Resolution by swiping in from the right edge of the screen,
tapping Search (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right
corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking
Search), entering Display in the search box, tapping or clicking Settings,
and then tapping or clicking Display.
* The desktop is treated as a single app. Move your pointer
into the upper-left corner until the second app appears, and then drag that
app to the left or right side of the screen until an opening appears behind
it.
You can also point to the upper-left corner and then move the pointer down
to see the apps you've used recently. Click and drag the app you want to
snap.
Keep the app that size, or resize it to fill two-thirds or the full screen.
Windows logo key +Period
Open the desktop. Go to Start, and then click the Desktop
tile. Windows logo key +D
Zoom in or out On Start, use the zoom icon in the lower-right
corner or Ctrl+Scrollwheel. Ctrl+Plus sign to zoom in
Ctrl+Minus sign to zoom out
Close an app Point to the top edge of the screen, and then click
and drag the app to the bottom of the screen.
You can also close apps you've used recently by pointing to the upper-left
corner and then pulling down. Right-click the one you want. and then select
Close. Alt+F4
Shut down Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner to
see the charms. (Try moving so far into the corner that the mouse pointer
disappears.) When the charms appear, move up or down the edge, and then
click Settings. Click Power, and then select a shutdown option.
1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
2. Use the Tab key to move to the Power icon. A list of shutdown
options appears.
3. Use the up or down arrow keys to get to the option you want.
4. Press Enter.
To learn about how to do similar tasks using touch, see Touch: swipe, tap,
and beyond
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/touch-swipe-tap-beyond> . For
more on getting around Windows, see Get to know Windows
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/getting-started-with-windows>
.
Freedom Scientific's What's New in JAWS 14, Support for Windows 8
http://www.freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/JAWS-whats-new.asp
Windows 8 Support
Freedom Scientific has been working closely with the Microsoft Windows team
over the past year and we have made the necessary changes in JAWS 14 in
order to make the Windows 8 experience a very smooth transition. JAWS will
perform with all your familiar applications used in Windows 7 or XP with a
few exceptions, outlined below. When using the new Windows 8 Start Screen,
or the new style apps such as e-mail, browser, calendar, or even the store
to shop for Apps, you will find JAWS 14 really makes it a smooth transition
for experienced JAWS users and very easy to learn for first-time users. You
can also install the new Vocalizer Direct voices and use them with JAWS on
Windows 8.
Windows 8 Start Screen and Search Tool Support
When you press the WINDOWS Key, the Start screen opens. This replaces the
Start menu from prior versions of Windows. Each program is represented by a
tile. Navigation of the tiles of the Start Screen is supported. As you
navigate with the ARROW keys, you will hear the name of the tile gaining
focus, the row and column of the tile, and expanded state of the tile.
Expanded means that the tile takes up twice the space as a standard tile.
This is necessary because columns may be skipped when navigating when a tile
is twice the width of a standard tile. If you navigate to another group of
tiles, JAWS plays a sound to indicate when you have switched groups. You can
also simply begin typing the name of the application you want to quickly
move to it.
The Search Charm (Search edit box) is activated as soon as you begin typing
text after opening the Start Screen by pressing the WINDOWS Key. If you
press TAB, you move to the Search Categories list. Pressing UP or DOWN ARROW
speaks the name of each category and its position. When you press SHIFT+TAB
to move to the Search Results pane, the name of the focused result is
announced followed by its position. As you navigate in the Search Results
pane using the ARROW keys, the name and position are both indicated.
Screen Sensitive Help (INSERT+F1) is provided at all these points offering
navigation tips and warnings.
A few useful keystrokes specific to Windows 8 include:
* WINDOWS Key+Q: Places you in the edit field for searching your
applications. Note that while on the Start Screen, simply beginning to type
moves you into this same edit field.
* WINDOWS Key+F: Places you in the edit field for searching your
Files.
* WINDOWS Key+W: Places you in the edit field for searching your
Windows 8 Settings.
* WINDOWS Key+I: Places you in the Settings Charm.
* WINDOWS Key+C: Places you in the Charms.
JAWS Cursor Navigation
Reviewing the screen with the JAWS Cursor works somewhat differently in
Windows 8 than it does in earlier operating systems. This is due to
Microsoft eliminating the use of Mirror Display drivers and instead
switching to Accessibility Display drivers.
The main change is that the JAWS and Invisible Cursors no longer have an
unrestricted mode in Windows 8. In other words, it is not possible to review
the contents of multiple applications at the same time. These cursors are
restricted to the contents of the current application or dialog box. In
addition, due to Microsoft changes, the title bar of each window cannot be
read by the JAWS or Invisible Cursor. To read the window title, use the
INSERT+T command.
Just like earlier versions of Windows, there are some applications that
render their contents to the screen in such a way that only the PC Cursor
will report information about them.
View Clipboard Text
JAWS now combines the power of Results Viewer with the Clipboard. If you
have copied some text to the Clipboard, pressing the layered keystroke
INSERT+SPACEBAR, C will display the contents of the Clipboard in the Results
Viewer. This offers you a wide range of flexibility with managing copied
data, allowing you the opportunity to copy and paste it into multiple
locations.
For example, you could use CTRL+C to copy text to the Clipboard, then use
INSERT+WINDOWS Key+C to append text to the Clipboard from other sources.
Once you have added all of the text you want, press INSERT+SPACEBAR, C to
display the Clipboard contents in the Results Viewer. At this point, you can
choose any portion of the text in the Results Viewer window and copy it to
the clipboard. Once you do this, the clipboard text is overwritten and the
text previously collected is no longer associated with the clipboard.
However, the text is still available in the Results Viewer, as long as that
window stays open. This means you can repeatedly copy any text to the
clipboard and paste it wherever you want.
Robert Acosta, President
Helping Hands for the Blind
Email: boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx
Web Site: www.helpinghands4theblind.org
You can assist Helping Hands for the Blind by donating your used computers to
us. If you have a blind friend in need of a computer, please mail us at the
above address.
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