Ian Blackburn wrote:
> good afternoon users
>
> I just subscribed to find out if I could use abi word 2.4.1 with software
> for the blind
>
> my computer details
> amd 64 bit processor 2.8 ghz running windows xp pro 32 bit operating system
>
> running software for the blind
> jaws version 7.0
>
> I installed abi word and can navigate all the English help files and all the
> menus including the dialogue boxes filleting them out.
>
> however I cant get my pc cursor with JAWS to track document contents or the
> about screen showing version numbers.
>
> I have to go in to review mode with the JAWS screen reader.
>
> I cant get the voice to speak when moving with the arrow keys or page down
> etc to read the document.
The problem is that JAWS screen reader for Windows require a specific
API and a lot of money to throw at them as an entry fee to get access to
that. AbiWord is being developed by volunteer on their own time as a
hobby make it a bit hard to have access to this. It should be noted that
JAWS publisher isn't really cooperative unless you provide money as, for
example, they NEVER provided any support for Firefox, which is by far
the most popular free software on Windows these days.
For are open to any suggestions, but keep that in mind.
> I have not succeeded in getting abi word for MAC working with Voice over in
> MAC OSX v10.4.3 as yet.
>
> The language or screen info is inaccessible.
Do you have any documentation about that software?
> I am looking for alternative to Microsoft word on the PC
>
> if ABI word uses JAVA we will have a problem with access
We don't use Java.
Hub
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Received on Sat Dec 17 21:52:15 2005
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