[vip_students] Re: Using The Jaws Cursor
- From: "Flor Lynch" <florlync@xxxxxx>
- To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:42:45 +0100
Hi Tony,
You would not often have to route PC to JAWS - or at least, I hope not so
often - but if you need to access say the Next button and it was not
otherwise accessible, you would do this. (Some situations in Microsoft
Access may warrant this usage.)
And here's a yet more detailed piece from the JAWS Help system, that
wonderful fount of knowledge! Remember, anybody: You can use the Search
facility provided by JAWS within JAWS hel Topics. [If you press ctrl+tab,
you will come to an Index editfield; press it again, and you will come to a
search editfield. Here, type in your search term - no need for quotes, just
the word(s) you want to look up.
Additional Notes on JAWS Keystrokes for Cursors and Mouse Simulation
PC Cursor (NUM PAD PLUS)
This command changes the active cursor to the PC cursor.
JAWS Cursor (NUM PAD MINUS)
This command changes the active cursor to the JAWS cursor.
Invisible Cursor (NUM PAD MINUS twice quickly)
This command changes the active cursor to the Invisible cursor.
Route PC Cursor to JAWS Cursor (INSERT+NUM PAD PLUS)
This command moves the PC Cursor to the location of the JAWS Cursor. This
command has no effect if the JAWS Cursor is in a part of the application
that will not support the PC Cursor.
Route JAWS Cursor to PC Cursor (INSERT+NUM PAD MINUS)
This command moves the JAWS Cursor to the location of the PC Cursor. If the
Invisible Cursor is active when this keystroke is used, the Invisible Cursor
is moved to the location of the PC Cursor.
Tether JAWS to PC (CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD MINUS)
This command causes the JAWS Cursor to follow the PC Cursor as it moves
around the screen. Press the command twice quickly to save this setting
across sessions.
Restrict JAWS Cursor (INSERT+R)
This command toggles restriction levels for the JAWS and Invisible cursors.
There are four levels of restriction. Application Window Restriction
restricts the JAWS or Invisible cursors to the current application window.
Current Window Restriction restricts the JAWS or Invisible cursors to the
current window. This is very useful in a text box or a window with multiple
panes displaying information. Frame restriction restricts the JAWS or
Invisible Cursors to the current frame. Unrestricted removes all
restrictions on movement of the JAWS or Invisible cursors within the display
area.
Left Mouse Button (NUM PAD SLASH)
This command simulates a single left mouse button click. Press the command
twice quickly to simulate a left mouse button double click.
Right Mouse Button (NUM PAD STAR)
This command simulates a single right mouse button click. Press the command
twice quickly to simulate a right mouse button double click.
Left Mouse Button Lock (INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH)
This command simulates pressing down the left mouse button and holding it.
Once pressed, the JAWS cursor can be moved with the arrow keys. JAWS will
not speak until INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH is pressed again to unlock the left
mouse button. This command can be used to drag items from one location and
drop them in another.
Right Mouse Button Lock (INSERT+NUM PAD STAR)
This command simulates pressing down the right mouse button and holding it.
Once pressed, the JAWS cursor can be moved with the arrow keys. JAWS will
not speak until INSERT+NUM PAD STAR is pressed again to unlock the right
mouse button. This command can be used to drag items from one location and
drop them in another. When the command is pressed a second time to unlock
the right mouse button, a menu may appear with options such as Copy Here,
Move Here, and Create Shortcut Here.
Drag and Drop (CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH)
This command is used to drag items from one location and drop them in
another. Position the JAWS Cursor on the item you wish to move and press
CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH. You can leave the JAWS Cursor active, or you can
switch to the PC Cursor. JAWS will keep speaking as you navigate. Once you
have positioned the JAWS or PC Cursor in the location to which you would
like to move the item, press CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH again, and the item
will be moved to the position of the active cursor.
Say Active Cursor (ALT+DELETE)
This command says the name of the active cursor and its position in pixels.
When working in certain programs (such as word processors, text editors, and
e-mail) with the PC Cursor, JAWS may announce the column and row position
instead. In addition, JAWS announces the percentage of the current document
you have moved or read through.
Tip: If JAWS announces the row and column position of the PC Cursor, and you
want to hear the position in pixels instead, press NUM PAD MINUS to switch
to the JAWS Cursor, then press INSERT+NUM PAD MINUS to route the JAWS Cursor
to the PC Cursor. Press ALT+DELETE again to hear the position in pixels.
Say Cursor Type (CTRL+INSERT+SHIFT+C)
This command announces the shape of the current mouse cursor.
Back
----- Original Message -----
From: "albertbrown" <albertbrown@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 6:15 PM
Subject: [vip_students] Re: Using The Jaws Cursor
Hello Tony,
here is a piece I copied from the jaws help manual concerning the jaws and
pc cursors.
I hope this is what you are looking for.
Bert
About JAWS Cursors
About JAWS Cursors
Navigating through Windows with JAWS is accomplished with cursors. These
cursors determine the focus of JAWS speech and are often directly linked
with Windows
cursors.
The PC Cursor - Follows Keystrokes
This cursor is linked to the keyboard functions of Windows and applications.
This is the cursor that is used when typing information, moving through
options
in dialog boxes, and selecting options or icons. As you type information,
the PC Cursor follows along with each key you press. If you are making a
selection
in a menu or dialog box, the PC Cursor highlights the currently selected
object. The PC Cursor is activated by default when JAWS starts. If you are
using
a different cursor, pressing NUM PAD PLUS returns you to the PC Cursor.
The JAWS Cursor - Follows Mouse Pointer
The JAWS Cursor is linked to mouse pointer functions in Windows and other
applications. It is used to read information the PC Cursor cannot read, such
as
toolbar information. The mouse follows along with the JAWS Cursor when it is
moved, and you therefore have access to information in an application window
that is beyond the scope of the PC Cursor. To activate the JAWS Cursor,
press NUM PAD MINUS.
The Virtual PC Cursor - HTML Environment
The virtual PC Cursor mimics the functions of the PC Cursor, but is
activated by default when entering an HTML document. The virtual PC Cursor
speaks the
number of frames in a document, and the number of links in the frame. You
can switch between frames, and JAWS reads graphics labeled by alt tags in
the
HTML code.
----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tony Sweeney" <tonysweeney1@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:56 PM
Subject: [vip_students] Re: Using The Jaws Cursor
> Hi Paul,
>
> Thanks.
>
> That would be very much appreciated not only by myself but by others also
> I'm sure!
>
> Tony.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Traynor" <paul.traynor@xxxxxxx>
> To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:25 AM
> Subject: [vip_students] Re: Using The Jaws Cursor
>
>
>> Hi Tony,
>>
>> Thats a good idea, I will try and pull something together on it soon.
>>
>> Paul.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: vip_students-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:vip_students-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tony Sweeney
>> Sent: 16 April 2008 00:17
>> To: students list
>> Subject: [vip_students] Using The Jaws Cursor
>>
>> Hi Paul,
>>
>> Welcome back!
>>
>> Trust that another couple of weeks honeymoon would have been in order!!
>>
>> No, not getting at you!
>>
>> Now trust I haven't missed this, but I wonder if you would so kindly at
> your
>> leisure do a mini-tutorial on the effective use of the mouse cursor and
> it's
>> benefits!
>>
>> Also I wonder about the "PC to to Jaws, & Jaws to PC?
>>
>> which is of course too a great benefit!
>>
>> Happy nuptials to you & your good wife!
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> Tony.
>>
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1379 - Release Date:
> 15/04/2008
>> 18:10
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this outgoing message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1379 - Release Date:
> 15/04/2008
>> 18:10
>>
>>
>>
>> ********************************************************************
>>
>> NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments
>> is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended
>> recipient you should not use, disclose, distribute or copy any of
>> the content of it or of any attachment; you are requested to notify
>> the sender immediately of your receipt of the email and then to
>> delete it and any attachments from your system.
>>
>> NCBI endeavours to ensure that emails and any attachments generated
>> by its staff are free from viruses or other contaminants. However,
>> it cannot accept any responsibility for any such which are
>> transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments.
>>
>> Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email
>> and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily
>> represent the views of NCBI
>>
>>
>> ********************************************************************
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus
> signature database 3031 (20080416) __________
>
> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security.
>
> http://www.eset.com
>
>
Other related posts:
