Re: filling out forms

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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