[jawsscripts] Re: Seeking feedback on Homer enhancements for Microsoft Word

One thing I should have made more clear is that the Homer scripts are
merged with the FS ones, rather than replacing them.  Some FS-defined
keystroke assignments may be over-ridden, but the scripts are still
there, including the virtual navigation mode available with Insert+Z.
If you discover an FS keystroke missing that you found important, let me
know.  I will consider either dropping the Homer over-ride or
reassigning the FS key as mnemonically as possible so it is still
available.  Rarely used FS scripts can also be invoked from the Script
Menu command, Alt+Shift+F10.

As mentioned, this is a work in progress, so there may be some rough
edges in this public beta.  I will try to resolve reported problems
ASAP.  If you want to revert to the FS scripts only, you can do so by
deleting "Microsoft Word.j*" from the user script folder.  The Script
Manager scripts let you easily do this either via a command prompt
(Control+1) or Windows Explorer (Alt+1), which place you in the
appropriate folder for managing files.

Jamal
On Thu, 27 Mar 2008, Jamal Mazrui
wrote:

> Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:31:08 -0500 (EST)
> From: Jamal Mazrui <empower@xxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [jawsscripts] Seeking feedback on Homer enhancements for
>     Microsoft Word
>
> Executable installer
> http://EmpowermentZone.com/kitsetup.exe
>
> Zip archive
> http://EmpowermentZone.com/kitsetup.zip
>
> Using the object model of Microsoft Word, I have been able to make most of
> the Homer editor interface available there via JAWS scripts.  If you are
> used to and like the Word-Specific keystroke assignments, these scripts
> are not for you.  You can still install the latest HomerKit, but answer No
> to the question about using the Homer interface with Word.
>
> On the other hand, if you are familiar with the Homer interface because of
> the scripts for WordPad, Script Manager, or Internet Explorer, or because
> you use EdSharp, then you may appreciate a consistent interface in Word,
> and value the usability enhancements supported by the scripts.  I am
> seeking specific feedback on them.  What do you particularly like?  What
> seems not to work as described?  What key conflicts are problematic with
> conventional Word assignments?  What other enhancements would you like, if
> possible?
>
> As usual, Alt+Shift+H presents a hot key summary.  I will also highlight
> features as follows.
>
> F8 marks the start of a selection, and Shift+F8 completes it.  Control+C
> or Control+X copy or cut the current line if no text is selected.  Alt+C
> or Alt+X append to the clipboard rather than replacing it.  Use the Quote
> Clipboard command, Alt+Apostrophe, to hear the current content of the
> clipboard.
>
> Alt+P says the full path of the current document, and Alt+Shift+P copies
> it to the clipboard.  Alt+A says the address of the cursor, giving its
> line, column, and percentage point.  Use he Yield command, Alt+Y, to hear
> the number of characters, words, and lines in the document.  Alt+Z says
> whether it has been modified since the last save to disk.
>
> Control+F searches forward, and Control+Shift+F searches backward.  F3 or
> Shift+F3 repeats the search forward or backward.  After a successful
> search, the current line is read automatically (and no Find dialog remains
> open).
>
> Control+J jumps to a line that you specify by number.  Control+G goes to a
> percentage point instead.  Control+R replaces text, and Control+Shift+R
> replaces with a regular expression.
>
> F4 lets you activate a document window from a list of those currently
> open.  Shift+F4 just says their titles.
>
> Alt+L lists favorite files to open, and Alt+R lists recent ones.
> Control+L adds the current document to the favorite list, and
> Control+Shift+L removes it.  Control+K sets a bookmark, Alt+K goes to it,
> and Control+Shift+K clears it.
>
> Use the Alternate Menu command, Alt+F10, to pick from a single,
> alphabetized list of all Word commands available on toolbars -- over 500
> of them.  Alt+Shift+F10 lets you pick from a list of JAWS scripts for Word
> -- both FS and Homer ones.
>
> Jamal
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