[vip_students] Re: "read-editt"
- From: "Flor Lynch" <florlync@xxxxxx>
- To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:28:30 +0100
Hi Tony,
The thing is, you're not supposed to type in there, thus the 'read-only
edit' meaning that the selection from which you must choose is already
listed there. Then there are the .. buttons. they seem to move
backwards (I think, so there is a date from list and a date to list.
JAWS doesn't read this side of the page consistently, so it's awkward.
Maybe there's some funky javascript or automatic page refreshing (which
we're not told about) going on with it. It's a bit non-standard,
putting it kindly. Fortunately, this page is not typical of most
searchable pages we might normally use. A simple search (i..e, from one
date to another, and within a town) might work. I tried one, but was
'thrown out' more or less, and got 0 results where I know there should
have been one. Rip into whoever it was that recommended you this site!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:39 PM
Subject: [vip_students] Re: "read-editt"
Hi Flor,
I read the 'how to use this website's page alright.
I was checking for information on a former workcolleague's passing
www.rip.ie
without being gloomy about it.
Why does it say "read only, edit" if you must type in there?
I typed dates there but no joy!
Tony
----- Original Message -----
From: Flor Lynch
To: vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:01 AM
Subject: [vip_students] Re: "read-editt"
Tony,
That depends on the Web site. If we knew the identity, we'd be able
to
say what is probably being looked for. Also pay attention to what
preceded the form - there may be a list of particulars provided which
are later to be filled in by you. I turn Forms Mode off by tapping
the
PC cursor, and then i down arrow, etc. This can result in more
information being given than may be the case when you leave Forms Mode
on. If it isn't clear the first time, read the page a few more times
until it does become clearer. Don't be afraid to route JAWS cursor to
PC cursor and the likes, when in doubt or difficulty.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "students list" <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 2:30 AM
Subject: [vip_students] "read-editt"
> Hi All,
>
> Now when I go on to certain websites which have a form field I am
> asked for say the surname and then the county, which is no problem,
> but then I go down to where it says:
>
> "Read only, edit".
>
> Wonder what "read only, edit" is all about and what should be done
> then?
>
> I do the forms mode thing so am then expected to input something.
>
> You don't obviously read in there but are expected to type or you
> won't indeed generate a result!
>
> Thanks
>
> Tony
>
>
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