Re: filling out forms
- From: "Debbie Kessler" <jessesgirl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 14:52:36 -0700
Hi all;
Different forms read differently depending on how and in what application the
form was created.
Usually, when I have to fill out a form, I read through it either by continuous
reading or by using line by line, first. This way I have an idea what will be
asked and sometimes I realize that I am missing field names once I go into
forms mode. Also, there may be text instructions missed if only relying on
turning on forms mode and tabbing through the fields.
I have created forms through MS Word where you could turn on forms mode and tab
through and fill out the form. But not all forms are made in MS Word. So, still
the only solution for those types of forms is to use Aidrions method of turning
on and off forms mode.
Debbie
----- Original Message -----
From: Adrian Spratt
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 4:49 AM
Subject: Re: filling out forms
In these cases you need to be willing to go in and out of forms mode.
Actually, I never rely on what JAWS reads as I go through a form in forms mode.
Sometimes the wrong message is read for the current entry field. You leave
forms mode by pressing the numpad plus button and return by pressing enter on
the field where you're about to enter data.
----- Original Message -----
From: Stephen Faill
hello list.
some forms i have come across are easier to fill out than others.
a lot of forms will tell you what part you are filling out, i.e the first
edit box might be your name and the second your e mail address.
on the other hand some forms are a pain.
i recently came across one that i couldn't fill out because i didn't know
what edit box i was on.
even a say line jaws keystroke didn't tell me what edit box i was on it
just said edit.
my question is this.
is there a keystroke that i can perform to get jaws to tell me what edit
box i am on or is there any other way i can find out?
also while in forms mode how do i get out of it?
all help appreciated.
stephen
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