USING SOFTWARE AIDS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE

INTRODUCTION

This Document is a brief guide to the use of magnification and screen reading software commonly used by visually impaired people. Demonstrations of these are on the CDROM mentioned in the Reference section of the website. More information can be found in the Help once an aid is installed.

 

·        Microsoft Magnifier (Accessibility feature of Windows 98)

·        JAWS 3.5 screen reader

·        HAL screen reader

·        Supernova speech output and magnifier, plus Braille

·        Lunar screen magnifier

·        Lunar Plus screen magnifier and screen reader.

·        Magic 6.2 screen magnifier

·        ZoomText

·        WindowEyes

COMPATIBILITY ISSUES

Do not try to run more than one of these software aids at a time, (except for the standard Microsoft Magnifier, which can be run with JAWS or HAL) otherwise the PC will lock up or, at best, the products will not function properly.

MICROSOFT MAGNIFIER

This is the standard Microsoft magnifier.

Click on the Magnifier icon in task bar to change settings or close it down (Exit button).

JAWS

Note – Jaws installation requires Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1 or greater (IE 5.5 is on our CDROM)

Adjusting the Voice

Double Click on the icon in the system tray or start the JAWS Configuration program.

JAWS Keys

Left Ctrl key stops JAWS jawing!

Screen Navigation

BottomOfFile use CTRL+END. If the active item is an edit box, the caret or focus moves to the end of the open document. Otherwise, moves to the bottom of the current control. This is the Windows command for moving the cursor to the bottom of the file, if supported by the application.

CloseListBox use ALT+UP ARROW. Closes a list box. However, when in an edit control, moves to and says the prior sentence.

ControlDownArrow use CTRL+DOWN ARROW. This script depends on the application and the current item. In some edit windows it moves to the next paragraph. In some list boxes or list views, it moves the focus down without removing the selection in order to select non-contiguous items.

ControlUpArrow use CTRL+UP ARROW. Depends on the application and the current item. In some edit windows it moves to the prior paragraph. In some list boxes or list views, it moves the focus up without removing the selection in order to select non-contiguous items.

JAWSCursor use NUM PAD MINUS. The JAWS cursor is similar to the mouse pointer. If pressed twice quickly, the Invisible cursor is activated.

JAWSEnd use END. Depends on which cursor is active. For example, this keystroke moves the active JAWS cursor or Invisible cursor to the right edge of the active window. The PC cursor tracks the application cursor and is active by default in most applications. Pressing END moves the insertion point to the end of a line when an edit field and often places the selection on the last item when in a list view, tree view, or edit combo box.

 

JAWSFind use CTRL+INSERT+F. Opens a Find dialog box that allows you to enter text or graphics in order to search the current screen area. Search for graphics by entering the text label of the graphic. Use the Find or Search feature in an application for more extensive searches.

JAWSFindNext use INSERT+F3. Searches the current screen for the next instance of the text or graphic last entered in the JAWS Find dialog. Use the application's Find or Search feature for more extensive searches.

JAWSHome use HOME. Depends on which cursor is active. For example, this keystroke moves the active JAWS cursor or Invisible cursor to the left edge of the active window. The PC cursor tracks the application cursor and is active by default in most applications. Pressing HOME moves the insertion point to the beginning of a line when in an edit field and often places the selection on the first item when in a list view, tree view, or edit combo box.

JAWSPageDown use PAGE DOWN. Moves the JAWS cursor, if active, to the bottom of the active window, but does not move left or right. The result is controlled by the application.

JAWSPageUp use PAGE UP. Moves the JAWS cursor, if active, to the top of the active window, but does not move left or right. The result is controlled by the application.

JAWSWindow use INSERT+J. Moves focus to the JAWS user application window and activates a context menu allowing the user to select JAWS menu items.

Note: This keystroke does not operate if you have elected to run JAWS from the System Tray. In this case, use INSERT+F11 to open the Select A System Tray Icon dialog and choose JAWS from the list.

ListTaskTrayIcons use INSERT+F11. Opens the Select a System Tray Icon dialog box. After selecting the desired icon from the system tray, you can act on the icon by tabbing through and choosing a button representing the left, right, or left double-clicking of a mouse button.

MinimizeAllApps use INSERT+F6. Minimizes all application windows. The desktop gains the focus and is not obscured by any open windows. An alternative keystroke is WINDOWS LOGO KEY+M.

NextDocumentWindow use CTRL+TAB. Use to switch between document windows or group windows. Also switches between the different page tabs in multi-page dialog boxes.

OpenListBox use ALT+DOWN ARROW. Usually opens a list. When in an edit control, moves to and says the next sentence.

 

PassKeyThrough use INSERT+3. JAWS does not use or process the key following this keystroke. It is sent directly to the application, as if JAWS were not loaded. This is very useful if you have a key conflict.

PreviousDocumentWindow use CTRL+SHIFT+TAB. Use to switch between document windows or group windows. Also switches between the different page tabs in multi-page dialog boxes.

RestrictJAWSCursor use INSERT+R. Restricts JAWS cursor movement to a particular window. Turn restrictions on when you want to read only within a particular window or control, and turn restriction off when you need to read all around the screen.

RouteJAWSCursorToPc use INSERT+NUM PAD MINUS. Routes the JAWS cursor or the Invisible cursor, if it is active, to the location of the PC cursor.

RoutePCCursorToJAWS use INSERT+NUM PAD PLUS. Routes the PC cursor to the location of the JAWS cursor. The PC cursor is controlled by the application and it usually cannot go everywhere in the window, as the JAWS cursor can.

TopOfFile use CTRL+HOME. If the active item is an edit box, the caret or focus moves to the beginning of the open document. Otherwise, moves to the top of the current control. This is the Windows command for moving the cursor to the top of the file, if supported by the application.

TypingEcho use INSERT+2. Sets the level of typing echo, moving through three choices: Characters, Words, or None. Characters speaks each character as you type. Word speaks the complete word when you press the SPACEBAR. None indicates no typing echo.

UpALevel use ESC. In menus, this script closes the menu and places the focus on the Menu bar. In combo list boxes, this script exits the combo list box and returns focus to the combo box without making a selection. This script also closes a Context menu. Windows command.

WindowClassReassign use INSERT+7. Gets the class of the current window and lets you equate it to a known class so JAWS can speak it properly. May also be adjusted using the JAWS Configuration Manager.

 

TABLES

 

NOTE: Where Possible, the necessary code has been implemented in applications containing HTML tables, spreadsheets or datasheets so that the standard default table reading Keystrokes will work universally. This means that the same keystrokes can be used to navigate tables, regardless of which application you are currently in.

 

ALT+CTRL+NUM PAD5 reads the cell containing the virtual cursor along with associated row and column headings.

ALT+CTRL+RIGHT ARROW moves to and reads the same cell in the next column along with the column heading.

ALT+CTRL+LEFT ARROW moves to and reads the same cell in the prior column along with the column heading.

ALT+CTRL+DOWN ARROW moves to and reads the same cell in the next row along with the row heading.

ALT+CTRL+UP ARROW moves to and reads the same cell in the prior row along with the row heading.

 

CTRL+NUMPAD5 is now used to read the current paragraph.

 

Screen Reading

ReadWordInContext use INSERT+C. Sometimes a word must be reviewed in its context to see if it is spelled or used correctly. Use this script in the Spell Check or Find dialog, or when performing a search-and-replace for specific text or items.

SayActiveCursor use ALT+DELETE. Says the name of the active cursor and its position by pixel.

SayAll use INSERT+DOWN ARROW. If the PC cursor is active, JAWS scrolls the screen by moving the PC cursor down. If the JAWS cursor is active, the rest of the window is read by moving the JAWS cursor down a line at a time, if reading manually.

 

SayAppVersion use CTRL+INSERT+V. Useful if you are running multiple versions of an application.

SayBottomLineOfWindow use INSERT+PAGE DOWN. The bottom line is usually the status line of the active window.

SayCharacter use NUM PAD 5. Reads the character or graphic symbol at the active cursor. If the PC cursor is active, JAWS looks for the visible caret or the light bar. If the JAWS cursor is active, it speaks the character or graphic at the mouse pointer. Press twice for phonetic spelling.

 

SayColor use INSERT+5. Says the color of the text at the active cursor position. This script uses the values indicated in COLORS.INI to define the colors from the RGB values. If you hear numbers instead of colors, add a corresponding entry to the COLORS.INI file and define its color.

SayCurrentHotKey use CTRL+SHIFT+H. Says the underlined letter in the name or prompt for the current item in a dialog box or window. Use this letter with the ALT key to choose that item, even when it does not have the focus.

 

SayCursorType use CTRL+INSERT+SHIFT+C. Speaks the type of mouse pointer, which indicates what the mouse is capable of doing at the current location. For example, if the JAWS cursor is active and the mouse pointer shape is a hand pointing to a link, clicking the left mouse button opens the item at the mouse pointer.

SayDefaultButton use INSERT+E. Dialog boxes usually have a button, such as Okay or No, that is set as the default. This button represents the function that will be performed when you press the ENTER key, unless focus has moved to another button. Use this script to determine which function will be performed.

 

SayDriveLetter - Keystroke not assigned. Says the name of the disk drive or network drive that has the focus in Windows Explorer in order to provide the correct drive letter.

SayFont use INSERT+F. Says the font style name and character size. Also speaks the attributes such as bold, underline, and italics.

SayFrame no keystroke assigned. A frame is not valid unless certain things about it are true, such as the name of its real window, the class of its real window, and the search string, if any.

 

SayFrameAtCursor use INSERT+X. All text within the boundaries of the frame that contains the active cursor is spoken.

SayFromCursor use INSERT+PAGE UP. Says the text from the cursor to the end of the line, including the current character.

SayLine use INSERT+UP ARROW. If the PC cursor is active, reading is restricted to the current item or window. Otherwise, reading includes all the text on approximately the same line, even if it is outside the current control or window, unless JAWS cursor restriction is on.

 

SayNextCharacter use RIGHT ARROW. Moves to and reads the next character.

SayNextLine use DOWN ARROW. Moves to and says the next line.

SayNextParagraph is called by CTRL+DOWN ARROW. Moves to and reads the next paragraph.

SayNextSentence is called by ALT+DOWN ARROW. Moves to and reads the next sentence only if edit type controls. Otherwise, the keystroke is controlled by the specific applications.

SayNextWord use CTRL+RIGHT ARROW or INSERT+RIGHT ARROW. Uses the active cursor, JAWS or PC. PC cursor movement is controlled by the application.

 

SayParagraph use CTRL+NUM PAD 5. Reads the current paragraph with the active cursor.

SayPriorCharacter use LEFT ARROW. Moves to and reads the prior character.

SayPriorLine use UP ARROW. Moves to and says the prior line.

SayPriorParagraph use CTRL+UP ARROW. Moves to and says the prior paragraph.

SayPriorSentence use ALT+UP ARROW. Moves to and reads the prior sentence only if edit type controls. Otherwise, the keystroke is controlled by the specific applications.

 

SayPriorWord use CTRL+LEFT ARROW or INSERT+LEFT ARROW. Uses the active cursor, JAWS or PC. PC cursor movement is controlled by the application.

SayProgramComments use CTRL+SHIFT+C. Useful if you are running multiple versions of an application.

SaySelectedText use INSERT+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW. This provides an easy way to check if you have selected the correct text in preparation for other actions, such as deleting, copying, bolding, underlining, etc.

 

SaySentence use ALT+NUM PAD 5. Say the current sentence with the active cursor.

SaySpecialWindowClasses use CTRL+INSERT+F2. Cycles through four window groups: Parent, Child, Previous, and Next. Just keep pressing the CTRL+INSERT+F2 to hear the window classes.

SaySystemTime use INSERT+F12. Says the time on the taskbar. If pressed twice quickly, says the date.

SayTextAndAttributes use ALT+INSERT+DOWN ARROW. Reads the visible text in the active window without moving the cursor. As it passes over changes in attributes, they are announced.

 

SayToCursor use INSERT+HOME. Says the text from the start of the line up to the cursor, not including the current character.

SayTopLineOfWindow use INSERT+END. The top line is usually the title of the active window.

 

SayWindowPromptAndText use INSERT+TAB. Says the prompt for the window or control that has focus, and the type of the window, and the text in the window.

 

SayWindowTitle use INSERT+T. Says the application title, dialog box title, and item with focus.

SayWord use INSERT+NUM PAD 5. Reads the word or graphic symbol at the active cursor. If the PC cursor is active, JAWS looks for the visible caret or the light bar. If the JAWS cursor is active, it speaks the word or graphic at the mouse pointer. If pressed twice quickly, the word at the active cursor is spelled.

ScreenEcho use INSERT+S. Sets the level of screen echo, moving through three choices: Highlighted, All, or None. Highlighted is the default, speaking only highlighted text when it appears on the screen. All speaks all of the text that written to the screen. None indicates no screen echo.

 

Mouse Simulation

AltLeftMouseClick use ALT+NUM PAD SLASH. Unselects all previously selected items and selects the item that was chosen.

ControlLeftMouseClick use CTRL+NUM PAD SLASH. Provides a method for selecting non-contiguous items. For example: selecting non-contiguous items in a list view.

LeftMouseButton use NUM PAD SLASH. Press twice for a double click. The position of the JAWS cursor is the same as the mouse pointer.

LeftMouseButtonLock use INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH. Locks the left mouse button down so that you can drag items across the screen. Press it again to unlock it so that you can drop the item.

 

MouseDown use ALT+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW. The number of pixels for mouse movement is determined by the mouse movement variable. The value of the mouse movement variable is set in default JCF. This script is useful for accurately positioning the mouse pointer.

MouseLeft use ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW. The number of pixels for mouse movement is determined by the mouse movement variable. The value of the mouse movement variable is set in default JCF. This script is useful for accurately positioning the mouse pointer.

 

MouseRight use ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW. The number of pixels for mouse movement is determined by the mouse movement variable. The value of the mouse movement variable is set in default JCF. This is useful for accurately positioning the mouse pointer.

MouseUp use ALT+SHIFT+UP ARROW. The number of pixels for mouse movement is determined by the mouse movement variable. The value of the mouse movement variable is set in default JCF. This is useful for accurately positioning the mouse pointer.

 

RightMouseButton use NUM PAD STAR. Opens the context menu. An alternative keystroke is the APPLICATIONS key (on the bottom row beneath the Question Mark on the standard 104 keyboard).

RightMouseButtonLock use INSERT+NUM PAD STAR. Locks down the right mouse button.

ShiftLeftMouseClick use SHIFT+NUM PAD SLASH. This script provides a method for selecting contiguous items. For example, selecting contiguous items in a list view or an edit control.

 

Internet Explorer 5

 

DESCRIPTION                     KEYSTROKE

Move to next link                      TAB

Move to prior link                     SHIFT+TAB

Select Address Bar                   INSERT+A

Go Back                                  ALT+LEFT ARROW

Go Forward                             ALT+RIGHT ARROW

Move To First Form Field        CTRL+INSERT+HOME

Move To Next Form Field        CTRL+INSERT+TAB

Move To Prior Form Field        CTRL+INSERT+SHIFT+TAB

Move To Last Form Field         CTRL+INSERT+END

Non link text                             INSERT+ENTER

Refresh Screen                         INSERT+F5

List Frames                              INSERT+F9

List Links                                 INSERT+F7

Virtual PC cursor – toggle         INSERT+Z

Keystrokes for Navigating with the Virtual PC Cursor Turned Off

Say selected link                       INSERT+TAB

Read next screen                      CTRL+PAGE DOWN

Read prior screen                     CTRL+PAGE UP

Read current screen                  CTRL+INSERT+DOWN ARROW

Select a frame                           INSERT+F9

Next frame                               CTRL+TAB

Prior frame                               CTRL+SHIFT+TAB

Move To First Form Field        CTRL+INSERT+HOME

 

Keystroke Descriptions for Internet Explorer 5

AddressBar use INSERT+A. Reads the Address bar while maintaining the place on the page so you can be in two places at once. Pressing INSERT+A twice quickly will move the JAWS cursor to the address bar. ALT+D an Internet Explorer 5 keystroke selects the text on the Address bar. Either type in a new address, copy or cut and paste to the clipboard.

FocusToFirstField use CTRL+INSERT+HOME. Moves to the first input field in the page and speaks it. If no form field is found, JAWS reports, “Input field not found.” This keystroke is effective in both Virtual PC cursor mode and non Virtual PC cursor mode. Press NUM PAD SLASH or ENTER to activate forms mode.

 

FocusToNextField use CTRL+INSERT+TAB. Move to the next input field in the page and speaks it. If no form field is found, JAWS reports, “Input field not found.” This keystroke is only effective Virtual PC cursor mode.

FocusToPriorField use CTRL+INSERT+SHIFT+TAB. Moves to the prior input field in the page and speaks it. If no form field is found, JAWS reports, “Input field not found.” This keystroke is only effective Virtual PC cursor mode.

 

FocusToLastField use CTRL+INSERT+END. Moves to the last input field in the page and speaks it. If no form field is found, JAWS reports, “Input field not found.” This keystroke is only effective Virtual PC cursor mode.

MoveToNonLinkText use INSERT+ENTER. Moves the focus to the next block of non-link text that is larger than 25 characters.

 

Note:    This value can be adjusted in the default.jcf or browseui.jcf (Internet Explorer 5) JAWS configuration files under Set Options\HTML.

 

RefreshScreen use INSERT+F5. If the virtual cursor is active, and screen tracking for the virtual cursor is off, this will bring the area of the screen with the virtual cursor in it into view. Using just F5 is an Internet Explorer keystroke, which will refresh the screen.

 

Note:    There are differences between refreshing and updating a screen.

 

SaySelectedLink use INSERT+TAB. Says the focused link or control. If in a dialog, speaks the current control. If in a Web page, announces the link or control with focus.

SelectAFrame use INSERT+F9. Brings up a dialog containing a list of the frames present in the page. Select a frame from the list and press ENTER. The focus will move to the frame you selected and speak its content.

SelectALink use INSERT+F7. Brings up a dialog containing a list of the links present in the page. You can then select a link by using the Arrow keys or the first letter of the link. Press ENTER to open the selected link. You may also press the TAB key to move between the various controls in the select a link dialog.

 

VirtualPCCursorToggle use INSERT+Z. Toggles the virtual cursor on and off. When in a Web document this command toggles between the classic style interface and the Virtual PC cursor interface.

 

Note:    If you are working with the virtual PC cursor turned off, see the JAWS Specific Keystrokes section of Internet Explorer 4.01, as many of these will still work in Internet Explorer 5.

HAL

Hal's Quick Reference Guide

NUMERIC KEYPAD HOT KEY SET

Launch

Launch Hal: Left Control + Left Shift + H

Action Keys

Open Control Panel: Left Control + Space

Help: Right Shift + /

Refresh: Left Control + ;

Pass Next Key Through to Application: Left Control + 7

Toggle Hot Keys: Left Control + 8

Speech Keys

Toggle Speech: Left Control + 0

Mute: Left Control

Volume Up: Left Control + =

Volume Down: Left Control + -

Speed Up: Left Control + Left Shift + =

Speed Down: Left Control + Left Shift + -

Switch to Next Language: Left Control + .

Switch to Previous Language: Left Control + ,

Row/Column Mode: Left Control + 9

Document Read: Num Pad +

Exit Document Read: Escape

Exit Document Read to Navigation Mode: Space

Speak Keys

Read Character: Num Pad 4

Read Character Attributes 1: Left Shift + Num Pad 4

Read Character Attributes 2: Left Control + Num Pad 4

Read Word: Num Pad 5

Read Line: Num Pad 6

Read to Cursor: Num Pad 1

Read from Cursor: Num Pad 2

Read Spreadsheet Row/Column Position: Num Pad 3

Read Focus: Num Pad 0

Read Control: Num Pad .

Read Status Bar: Num Pad /

Read Window: Num Pad *

Read Shortcut: Left Control + Left Shift + Num Pad .

Where Am I?: Num Pad -

Navigation Mode Keys

Enter Navigation Mode: Left Shift + Space

Cycle Restriction: Num Pad +

Auto Train Graphics: Left Control + Left Shift + Insert

Teach Graphics: Insert

Go to Focus: Num Pad .

Previous Line: Cursor Up

Next Line: Cursor Down

Left One Character: Cursor Left

Right One Character: Cursor Right

Previous Object: Left Control + Cursor Up

Next Object: Left Control + Cursor Down

Left One Word: Left Control + Cursor Left

Right One Word: Left Control + Cursor Right

Move to Start of Line: Home

Move to End of Line: End

Move to First Object: Left Control + Home

Move to Last Object: Left Control + End

Move to Start of Object: Page Up

Move to End of Object: Page Down

Read Character: Num Pad 4

Read Character Attributes 1: Left Shift + Num Pad 4

Read Character Attributes 2: Left Control + Num Pad 4

Read Word: Num Pad 5

Read Line: Num Pad 6

Read to Cursor: Num Pad 1

Read from Cursor: Num Pad 2

Read Spreadsheet Row/Column Position: Num Pad 3

Read Focus: Num Pad 0

Exit Navigation Mode: Escape

Perform Left Mouse Button Click: Space

Perform Left Mouse Button Double Click: Enter

Perform Right Mouse Button Click: Left Shift + F10

N.B. To spell, verbose or read using the phonetic alphabet use the "Speak Keys" and "Navigation Mode Keys" Num Pad 0, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 in conjunction with Left Shift, Left Control and Left Control + Left Shift respectively.

SUPERNOVA

Hot keys mostly the same as Lunar.

LUNAR

Action Keys

Open Control Panel: Left Control + Space

Help: Right Shift + /

Refresh: Left Control + ;

Pass Next Key Through to Application: Left Control + 7

Toggle Hot Keys: Left Control + 8

Magnification Keys

Toggle Magnification: Left Control + Num Pad Enter

Increase Magnification: Left Control + Num Pad +

Decrease Magnification: Left Control + Num Pad -

Increment X Magnification: Left Shift + Num Pad +

Increment Y Magnification: Left Control + Left Shift + Num Pad +

Decrement X Magnification: Left Shift + Num Pad -

Decrement Y Magnification: Left Control + Left Shift + Num Pad -

Pan Up: Right Control + Cursor Up

Pan Down: Right Control + Cursor Down

Pan Left: Right Control + Cursor Left

Pan Right: Right Control + Cursor Right

Move Up: Right Control + Right Shift + Cursor Up

Move Down: Right Control + Right Shift + Cursor Down

Move Left: Right Control + Right Shift + Cursor Left

Move Right: Right Control + Right Shift + Cursor Right

Move to Top Left: Right Control + Num Pad 7

Move to Top: Right Control + Num Pad 8

Move to Top Right: Right Control + Num Pad 9

Move to Left Edge: Right Control + Num Pad 4

Move to Right Edge: Right Control + Num Pad 6

Move to Bottom Left: Right Control + Num Pad 1

Move to Bottom: Right Control + Num Pad 2

Move to Bottom Right: Right Control + Num Pad 3

Move to Middle: Right Control + Num Pad 5

Save Position: Right Control + Num Pad /

Restore Position: Right Control + Num Pad *

Image Smoothing: Left Control + Num Pad 8

Toggle Colour Changer: Left Shift + Num Pad Enter

Toggle Overview Mode: Left Control + \

Cycle Primary Area: Num Pad 7

Cycle Split Screen Orientation: Num Pad 8

Toggle Magnification Hooks: Num Pad 9

Toggle Tracking: Left Shift + Num Pad 8

Magnification Window Adjustment Keys

Modify Primary Area: Left Control + Num Pad 7

Create Hooked Area: Left Shift + Num Pad 9

Modify Hooked Area: Left Control + Num Pad 9

Area Up: Cursor Up

Area Down: Cursor Down

Area Left: Cursor Left

Area Right: Cursor Right

Contents Up: Left Shift + Cursor Up

Contents Down: Left Shift + Cursor Down

Contents Left: Left Shift + Cursor Left

Contents Right: Left Shift + Cursor Right

Make Shorter: Left Control + Cursor Up

Make Taller: Left Control + Cursor Down

Make Narrower: Left Control + Cursor Left

Make Wider: Left Control + Cursor Right

Move Area with Mouse: Z

Move Contents with Mouse: C

Re-size Area with Mouse: X

Exit Modification Mode: Escape

Line View Mode Keys

Line View Document Area: Left Shift + Num Pad .

Line View Window: Left Shift + Num Pad *

Start and Stop: Space

Scroll Faster: Cursor Up

Scroll Slower: Cursor Down

Flip Forward: Enter

Move Backward: Cursor Left

Move Forward: Cursor Right

Previous Line: Page Up

Next Line: Page Down

Go to the First Line: Home

Go to the Last Line: End

Exit Line View Mode: Escape

LUNAR PLUS

Launch

Launch LunarPlus: Left Control + Left Shift + P

Action Keys

Open Control Panel: Left Control + Spacebar

Help: Right Shift + Slash

Refresh: Left Control + Semicolon

Pass Next Key Through To Application: Left Control + 7

Toggle Hot Keys: Left Control + 8

Speech Keys

Toggle Speech: Left Control + 0

Mute: Left Control

Volume Up: Left Control + Equals

Volume Down: Left Control + Minus

Speed Up: Left Control + Left Shift + Equals

Speed Down: Left Control + Left Shift + Minus

Switch To Next Language: Left Control + Period

Switch To Previous Language: Left Control + Comma

Row/Column Mode: Left Control + 9

Document Read: Numeric Keypad Plus

Exit Document Read: Escape

Speak Keys

Read Character: Numeric Keypad 4

Read Word: Numeric Keypad 5

Read Line: Numeric Keypad 6

Read Spreadsheet Row/Column Position: Numeric Keypad 3

Read Focus: Numeric Keypad 0

Read Control: Numeric Keypad Period

Read Status Bar: Numeric Keypad Slash

Read Window: Numeric Keypad Asterisk

Read Shortcut: Left Control + Left Shift + Numeric Keypad Period

Where Am I?: Numeric Keypad Minus

Magnification Keys

Toggle Magnification: Left Control + Numeric Keypad Enter

Increase Magnification: Left Control + Numeric Keypad Plus

Decrease Magnification: Left Control + Numeric Keypad Minus

Increment X Mag.: Left Shift + Numeric Keypad Plus

Increment Y Mag.: Left Control + Left Shift + Numeric Keypad Plus

Decrement X Mag.: Left Shift + Numeric Keypad Minus

Decrement Y Mag.: Left Control + Left Shift + Numeric Keypad Minus

Pan Up: Right Control + Cursor Up

Pan Down: Right Control + Cursor Down

Pan Left: Right Control + Cursor Left

Pan Right: Right Control + Cursor Right

Move Up: Right Control + Right Shift + Cursor Up

Move Down: Right Control + Right Shift + Cursor Down

Move Left: Right Control + Right Shift + Cursor Left

Move Right: Right Control + Right Shift + Cursor Right

Move To Top Left: Right Control + Numeric Keypad 7

Move To Top: Right Control + Numeric Keypad 8

Move To Top Right: Right Control + Numeric Keypad 9

Move To Left Edge: Right Control + Numeric Keypad 4

Move To Right Edge: Right Control + Numeric Keypad 6

Move To Bottom Left: Right Control + Numeric Keypad 1

Move To Bottom: Right Control + Numeric Keypad 2

Move To Bottom Right: Right Control + Numeric Keypad 3

Move To Middle: Right Control + Numeric Keypad 5

Save Position: Right Control + Numeric Keypad Slash

Restore Position: Right Control + Numeric Keypad Asterisk

Image Smoothing: Left Control + Numeric Keypad 8

Toggle Color Changer: Left Shift + Numeric Keypad Enter

Toggle Overview Mode: Left Control + Backslash

Cycle Primary Area: Numeric Keypad 7

Cycle Split Screen Orientation: Numeric Keypad 8

Toggle Magnification Hooks: Numeric Keypad 9

Toggle Tracking: Left Shift + Numeric Keypad 8

Mag. Window Adjustment Keys

Modify Primary Area: Left Control + Numeric Keypad 7

Create Hooked Area: Left Shift + Numeric Keypad 9

Modify Hooked Area: Left Control + Numeric Keypad 9

Area Up: Cursor Up

Area Down: Cursor Down

Area Left: Cursor Left

Area Right: Cursor Right

Contents Up: Left Shift + Cursor Up

Contents Down: Left Shift + Cursor Down

Contents Left: Left Shift + Cursor Left

Contents Right: Left Shift + Cursor Right

Make Shorter: Left Control + Cursor Up

Make Taller: Left Control + Cursor Down

Make Narrower: Left Control + Cursor Left

Make Wider: Left Control + Cursor Right

Move Area With Mouse: Z

Move Contents With Mouse: C

Re-Size Area With Mouse: X

Exit Modification Mode: Escape

Line View Mode Keys

Line View Document Area: Left Shift + Numeric Keypad Period

Line View Window: Left Shift + Numeric Keypad Asterisk

Start And Stop: Spacebar

Scroll Faster: Cursor Up

Scroll Slower: Cursor Down

Flip Forward: Enter

Move Backward: Cursor Left

Move Forward: Cursor Right

Previous Line: Page Up

Next Line: Page Down

Go To The First Line: Home

Go To The Last Line: End

Exit Line View Mode: Escape

 

FOR A FULL REVIEW OF LUNARPLUS'S HOT KEY FUNCTIONS AND ALTERNATE HOT KEY SETS PLEASE REVIEW LUNARPLUS' ON-LINE HELP DOCUMENTATION.

MAGIC

Adjust by means of the Magic Window control box.

ZoomText Extra

Toolbar Hotkeys        

Speech on/off   Alt + Shift + S

GUI Reading on/off      Alt + Shift + G

Caret Reading on/off     Alt + Shift + C

Typing Echo on/off       Alt + Shift + T

SpeakIt tool     Alt + Shift + I

SetSpeakingTarget tool Alt + Shift + X

Screen Reading Hotkeys       

Quiet    Alt + Shift + Q or Ctrl

Say current word          Alt + Shift + W

First press speaks word

            Second press spells word        

Say current line Alt + Shift + L

Say all text in active window     Alt + Shift + A

Say control with focus   Alt + Shift + F

Say contents of clipboard          Alt + Shift + B

Verbosity Level            Alt + Shift + V

Switch Speech Synthesizers      Alt + Shift + N

 

 

WindowEyes

Hot Keys

Normal

The hot keys below are listed in the order that they appear on the numpad, starting with the top left most key, the NUMLOCK key.

* NUMLOCK - Toggles NUMLOCK state on or off

* SLASH - Left single slick

* STAR - Right single click

* DASH - WE/Mouse Toggle

* 7 - Mouse top left

* 8 - Mouse prior line

* 9 - Mouse top right

* PLUS - Caret to mouse

* 4 - Mouse prev char

* 5 - Mouse current line

* 6 - Mouse next char

* 1 - Mouse bottom left

* 2 - Mouse next line

* 3 - Mouse bottom right

* DELETE - Default button

 

With INS

The hot keys below are listed in the order that they appear on the numpad, starting with the top left most key, the NUMLOCK key, and holding down the INS Key (Number 0 on the number pad). If keys that were listed above are not listed below, then they have no function with the INS key held down.

* SLASH - Toggle left button

* STAR - Toggle right button

* DASH - Sync WE and mouse

* 7 - Mouse prior clip

* 8 - Mouse current clip

* 9 - Mouse next clip

* PLUS - Mouse to caret

* 4 - Mouse prior word

* 5 - Mouse current word

* 6 - Mouse next word

* 1 - Mouse prior sent

* 2 - Mouse current sent

* 3 - Mouse next sent

* DELETE - Drag and Drop

 

With Control

The hot keys below are listed in the order that they appear on the numpad, starting with the top left most key, the NUMLOCK key, and holding down the Control Key. If keys that were listed above are not listed below, then they have no function with the Control key held down.

* 8 - Current paragraph

* PLUS - Caret position

* 4 - Current char

* 5 - Current line

* 6 - Current word

* 2 - Current sent

* DELETE - Caret ASCII/attribute

 

With Control + INS

The hot keys below are listed in the order that they appear on the numpad, starting with the top left most key, the NUMLOCK key, and holding down the Control INS key combination. If keys that were listed above are not listed below, then they have no function with the Control INS key combination held down.

* PLUS - Mouse position

* 5 - Mouse current char

* 1 - Mouse prior para

* 2 - Mouse current para

* 3 - Mouse next para

* DELETE - Mouse ASCII/attribute

 

With Control + Shift

The hot keys below are listed in the order that they appear on the numpad, starting with the top left most key, the NUMLOCK key, and holding down the Control Shift key combination. If keys that were listed above are not listed below, then they have no function with the Control Shift key combination held down.

* 8 - Mouse up delta

* 4 - Mouse left delta

* 6 - Mouse right delta

* 2 - Mouse down delta

 

With Alt

The hot keys below are listed in the order that they appear on the numpad, starting with the top left most key, the NUMLOCK key, and holding down the Alt key. If keys that were listed above are not listed below, then they have no function with the Alt key held down.

* 5 - Mouse up down speak

 

With Alt-INS

The hot keys below are listed in the order that they appear on the numpad, starting with the top left most key, the NUMLOCK key, and holding down the Alt INS key combination. If keys that were listed above are not listed below, then they have no function with the Alt INS key combination held down.

* 7 - Mouse beginning of line

* 8 - Top to mouse

* 4 - Left to mouse

* 6 - Mouse to right

* 1 - Mouse end of line

* 2 - Mouse to bottom

 

A.2: Hot Key Definitions

Character

CTRL-NUMPAD-LEFT ARROW

Word

CTRL-NUMPAD-RIGHT ARROW

Line

CTRL-NUMPAD-CENTER

Sentence

CTRL-NUMPAD-DOWN ARROW

Paragraph

CTRL-NUMPAD-UP ARROW

Window 0

ALT-0

Window 1

ALT-1

Read to End

CTRL-SHIFT-R

Caret ASCII/Attribute

CTRL-NUMPAD-DELETE

Field Data

CTRL-SHIFT-D

Field Name

CTRL-SHIFT-N

Label Field Name

CTRL-INS-F

Speak Summary

CTRL-SHIFT-S

Default Button

NUMPAD-DELETE

Time/Date

INS-T

Address

CTRL-NUMPAD-+

Silence

Undefined

Menu

CTRL-\

Bypass

INS-B

Mouse Boundary Rotor

CTRL-SHIFT-B

Single Click Left Mouse Button

NUMPAD-/

Single Click Right Mouse Button

NUMPAD-*

Toggle Left Mouse Button

INS-NUMPAD-/

Toggle Right Mouse Button

INS-NUMPAD-*

Drag and Drop

INS-NUMPAD-DELETE

WE/Mouse Toggle

NUMPAD-- (NUMPAD dash)

Mouse Up

CTRL-SHIFT-NUMPAD-UP ARROW

Mouse Down

CTRL-SHIFT-NUMPAD-DOWN ARROW

Mouse Left

CTRL-SHIFT-NUMPAD-LEFT ARROW

Mouse Right

CTRL-SHIFT-NUMPAD-RIGHT ARROW

Mouse Top Left

NUMPAD-HOME

Mouse Top Right

NUMPAD-PAGE UP

Mouse Bottom Left

NUMPAD-END

Mouse Bottom Right

NUMPAD-PAGE DOWN

Mouse Prior Character

NUMPAD-LEFT ARROW

Mouse Current Character

CTRL-INS-NUMPAD-CENTER

Mouse Next Character

NUMPAD-RIGHT ARROW

Mouse Prior Word

INS-NUMPAD-LEFT ARROW

Mouse Current Word

INS-NUMPAD-CENTER

Mouse Next Word

INS-NUMPAD-RIGHT ARROW

Mouse Prior Line

NUMPAD-UP ARROW

Mouse Current Line

NUMPAD-CENTER

Mouse Next Line

NUMPAD-DOWN ARROW

Mouse Prior Sentence

INS-NUMPAD-END

Mouse Current Sentence

INS-NUMPAD-DOWN ARROW

Mouse Next Sentence

INS-NUMPAD-PAGE DOWN

Mouse Prior Paragraph

CTRL-INS-NUMPAD-END

Mouse Current Paragraph

CTRL-INS-NUMPAD-DOWN ARROW

Mouse Next Paragraph

CTRL-INS-NUMPAD-PAGE DOWN

Mouse Prior Clip

INS-NUMPAD-HOME

Mouse Current Clip

INS-NUMPAD-UP ARROW

Mouse Next Clip

INS-NUMPAD-PAGE UP

Top To Mouse

ALT-INS-NUMPAD-UP ARROW

Mouse To Bottom

ALT-INS-NUMPAD-DOWN ARROW

Left To Mouse

ALT-INS-NUMPAD-LEFT ARROW

Mouse To Right

ALT-INS-NUMPAD-RIGHT ARROW

Mouse Beginning of Line

ALT-INS-NUMPAD-HOME

Mouse End of Line

ALT-INS-NUMPAD-END

Mouse Up Down Speak

ALT-NUMPAD-CENTER

Mouse To Caret

INS-NUMPAD-+

Caret To Mouse

NUMPAD-+

Sync WE and Mouse

INS-NUMPAD--

Mouse Position

CTRL-INS-NUMPAD-+

Mouse ASCII/Attribute

CTRL-INS-NUMPAD-DELETE

Mouse Search

CTRL-SHIFT-F

Continue Mouse Search

INS-F

Capture Pointer

CTRL-SHIFT-P

Edit dictionaries

CTRL-SHIFT-E

Speak All Toggle

INS-A

Read Active Window

CTRL-SHIFT-W

Read Title/Status of Current App

CTRL-SHIFT-T

Read Status Line

CTRL-INS-S

Read Marked Block

CTRL-SHIFT-M

Application Help

CTRL-SHIFT-F1

Voice Down

INS-DOWN ARROW

Voice Up

INS-UP ARROW

Voice Selection Rotor

INS-RIGHT ARROW

Voice Parameter Rotor

INS-LEFT ARROW

Select User Window

INS-F3

User Window Coordinates

INS-F4

User Window Top Left

INS-F5

User Window Bottom Right

INS-F6

User Window Definition

INS-F7

Select Hyperactive Window

CTRL-SHIFT-F3

Hyperactive Window Coordinates

CTRL-SHIFT-F4

Hyperactive Window Top Left

CTRL-SHIFT-F5

Hyperactive Window Bottom Right

CTRL-SHIFT-F6

Hyperactive Window Definition

CTRL-SHIFT-F7

Hyperactive Windows Rotor

CTRL-SHIFT-F8

Auto detect Caret

INS-C

Auto Label Graphics

INS-G

Sys Tray

INS-S

Reclass

INS-R

Redraw

INS-\

Load Set

INS-L

Dump OSM

CTRL-SHIFT-INS-D

 

A.4: Laptop Keyboard Layout

WINDOWS KEY COMMANDS

Below are the Microsoft Windows keyboard keystrokes that require the use of the Windows Logo and Application keys.

Minimize all Open Windows use WINDOWS LOGO KEY+M. Keyboard focus goes to the last recently selected icon on the desktop. Add SHIFT to expand previously opened windows and return focus to the most recently used application.

Open the Start Menu located on the Taskbar use WINDOWS LOGO KEY or CTRL+ESC.

Open Windows Explorer use WINDOWS LOGO KEY+E. Can also be opened through Program in the Start menu.

Open the Find: All Files Dialog Box use WINDOWS LOGO KEY+F. Can also be opened through Find in the Start menu.

Open the Run Dialog Box use WINDOWS LOGO KEY+R. Can also be opened through Run in the Start menu.

Open the System Properties Dialog Box use WINDOWS LOGO KEY+BREAK (on the function key row, above the Page Up key). This can also be opened through Systems in Control panel.

Open the Find Computer Dialog Box use WINDOWS LOGO KEY+CTRL+F. Can also be opened through Find in the Start menu.

 

Open the Shortcut Menu for the Active Item use the APPLICATION KEY (same as the right mouse click). This can be selected text, a toolbar button, a taskbar button, or other item.

 

Note: WINDOWS LOGO KEY+NUMBER is reserved for use by computer manufacturers.

WINDOWS APPLICATIONS KEYS

For anyone who cannot use a mouse, they will need to navigate around Windows using only the keyboard.

For example, starting a program is: Windows Logo Key, arrow down to programs (or hit P), arrow up to desired program, press enter...

Look for the underlined letters in the menus!

Also look out for shortcut keys shown in the menus, e.g. Ctrl O (open file), Ctrl P (print).

Use space bar to select an item from a list.

Use the TAB key to navigate around a window. Press ENTER to action a selected button.

SCANNERS

The choice of scanner is critical for someone who cannot use a mouse. Some scanners come with software that requires use of a mouse (e.g. Mustek) and, although it is sometimes possible to navigate using more obscure Jaws keys, it is generally better to use scanners that have standard windows – Hewlett Packard are (currently) OK.