[access-uk] Re: Jaws 13

  • From: Catherine Turner <catherineturner2007@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:33:25 +0000

Hello Andy,

The feature you describe is called auto forms mode and can be switched
off.  I'm not sure whereabouts in JAWS 13 because I use 10, but in 10
it's in Configuration Manager/Set Options/Forms Mode Options.

Catherine

On 2/12/12, ANDY COLLINS <Andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> And while we're about it. Having upgraded from 9 to 13, I don't like this
> new feature where half the time I don't half to press enter to get in to an
> edit field. Instead, JFW produces a sort of pop sound, higher in pitch when
> on the edit box, and lower in pitch to indicate when focus has gone from the
> edit box. Thing is, I find what happens to be erratic, and wonder if it can
> be turned off, and I can get back to being in control of edit boxes,
> pressing the enter key to go in to them? -
>
> Andy
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Phil Roberts
>   To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>   Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 9:27 PM
>   Subject: [access-uk] Jaws 13
>
>
>   Hi List
>
>   I have recently started using Jaws 13 at work and wondered if anyone could
> help me with a problem.
>
>   Wen using a form Jaws 11 used to land on the next edit or combo box ready
> for input.  Jaws 13 does not do this.  I have been told there is a setting
> to instruct Jaws to go to the first edit box but i cannot find it in the
> settings menu.  I don't know if I have switched it off by mistake.
>
>   Hopefully someone can assist.
>
>   Phil
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