From: Richard G Applegate [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:23 PM To: 'Aaron Smith'; 'gw-info' Subject: RE: Ai Squared releases Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 Just a couple quick observations on the beta: 1. On www.amazon.com If I start at the top of the page and search for a combo box using the “c” key, Window-Eyes reports “no combo box.” If I move to the first edit box, switch to edit mode and shift-tab, I land on the combo box I was seeking from the beginning. This may be an Amazon thing as I am able to jump to the first combo box on www.google.com. 2. On www.google.com the “Google search Google Search” and “I’m feeling Lucky I’m feeling Lucky” buttons repeat themselves in Browse Mode. The “Settings” button on the same page does not repeat itself. From: Aaron Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 5:22 PM To: 'gw-info' Subject: Ai Squared releases Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 Ai Squared releases Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 features all new web support FORT WAYNE, IN (November 24 2014) - <http://www.aisquared.com/> Ai Squared, the maker of ZoomText, <https://www.sitecues.com/> sitecues, and Window-Eyes <http://www.gwmicro.com/Window-Eyes/> announced the highly anticipated release of Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 today. This is one of the largest releases we have ever delivered! It includes a wide range of major innovations and improvements that expand the capabilities and ease of use of Window-Eyes. These include: 1. Greatly improved web support in IE and FF · Support for ARIA and HTML 5 · Support for dynamic web pages · Intelligent web support that uses smart algorithms which ensure proper screen reading · New innovative and robust web table support that’s the best in the industry 2. Enhanced ease of use and convenience features · Easy to use tool for enhanced text selection, copying and format retention in IE · Keyboard access to mouse movements for reading in IE. Properly reads column text · Easily interact with sighted friends, family, and co-workers while browsing the web as each line that is read is what is seen visually · Improved responsiveness making you more efficient and productive · Auto-recovery tool that enables users to restart Window-Eyes at the press of a hot key if another program causes it to stop responding 3. New compatibility support for popular software programs · Better support for Office Web Apps · QuickBooks for Windows support · Outlook meeting request enhancements · Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Charts support · MathPlayer support 4. Even better out-of-the-box experience · Improved support for MSAA, which creates a better out-of-the-box experience in programs like Windows Media Player · Improved support to the native Outlook calendar 5. Preliminary support for Windows 10 Intelligent web support to makes sure users get the best possible access to web sites. With intelligent web support, Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 recognizes faulty information in web browsers and then uses special algorithms to correct or to fill in for this deficiency. The end result is that you always get the best web experience. With added responsiveness, users can now navigate around the web, within Windows, or their favorite programs with a more responsive feel and with greater reliability. ARIA and HTML 5 in both Internet Explorer and Firefox. This will allow users to run the latest versions of either browser with ease and also enable seamless access to dynamic web pages. With the new Browse mode, users no longer need to reload an entire web page after a change has occurred. As users move through the web page, each line is built on the fly, rather than put into a virtual buffer, giving the most accurate information all the time.. This new technology will help users navigate dynamic menus and other types of interactive content on web pages with ease and even offers users additional capabilities, such as improved access to websites like Twitter. Brand-new mouse and table support for the web. Users are able to read web pages with the mouse and route the mouse pointer to the current location on a webpage in Internet Explorer to be able to click or interact with items that lack keyboard support. This improved functionality makes web pages that are difficult to use more accessible. Window-Eyes now has advanced table support as well. Users will no longer have to go into a special table mode to navigate. Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 can even handle complex tables like those found on Wikipedia with ease with the best table support on the web. With these enhancements in web browsing support and mouse reading, users can now better communicate with sighted co-workers, friends and family. With Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 now reading each visual line on a web page, it is easy for sighted colleagues to follow along. Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 provides enhanced text selection in Internet Explorer, making it easier to select and copy both text and images from web pages. The selected text retains all formatting, so users can copy text and images just as a sighted person would select them with the mouse. MathPlayer is now supported in Microsoft Word. For the first time, screen reader users can navigate and read math equations in Word, using simple and intuitive keyboard commands. MathPlayer is a free downloadable plug-in from Design Science and is required for enhanced access to math equations in Word with Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1. Help increase productivity including a new hot key in Microsoft Office Outlook to display the availability of attendees when scheduling appointments. This meeting request support will allow users to easily schedule appointments with others in their office by quickly being able to determine when their colleagues are available. Built-in and enhanced support for QuickBooks for Windows 2014 and newer. Thanks to the partnership between My Blind Spot and Ai Squared, Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 now has, Window-Eyes 9.01 Beta 1 has support for QuickBooks for Windows. There is no need to download a special third party solution for QuickBooks support, as support is now built right into Window-Eyes with the QB Enhanced app. Users can now be more productive with improved access to this popular financial software package that is used around the world. Google Docs, Google Charts, and Google Slides support. Users can now get access to these web based programs that are becoming more and more popular in both educational and professional settings. New auto recovery tool allows users to remain independent because now Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 can be closed and restarted with a simple key command if another program stops responding. This new feature enables users to be more independent as they no longer need sighted assistance to restart their screen reader if speech stops responding because of other programs. Preliminary support for Windows 10! Ai Squared is staying ahead of the competition by designing Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 with preliminary support for Windows 10. Even though Windows 10 is still under development, Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 is already working in many areas of the new operating system from Microsoft including the new and improved Windows 10 Start menu. Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 can be downloaded now at <http://www.gwmicro.com/beta> www.gwmicro.com/beta! SMAs are back! Ai Squared is also proud to announce the return of the Window-Eyes Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA)! Customers who own the latest version of Window-Eyes can now purchase a 2-count SMA to ensure their software is always up-to-date. Take advantage of the special upgrade offer! For customers who don’t own the latest version of Window-Eyes or have an active SMA, they may purchase the upgrade to Window-Eyes 9.0 beginning now. For customers who purchase the upgrade before it is released, they will receive $50 off of the upgrade price, so order today before this special offer ends! Customers in the United States can get all pricing information at www.gwmicro.com/catalog. Those outside of the United States should contact their local dealer for pricing. Find your local dealer at www.gwmicro.com/dealers. Currently, the public beta is available in English-only. Anyone using the English version of the retail version or the Window-Eyes Offer for Users of Microsoft Office can download and use the public beta. For anyone who has a valid license of Microsoft Office 2010 or higher, Window-Eyes can be downloaded for free at www.windoweyesforoffice.com <http://www.windoweyesforoffice.com/> . If you haven’t tried Window-Eyes in a while, give Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 a try for free today! For more information about Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1, visit www.gwmicro.com/beta or contact Ai Squared at (802) 362-3612 or via email at [email protected]. ___ About Ai Squared: Ai Squared ( <http://www.aisquared.com/> www.aisquared.com) has been the worldwide leader in assistive technology solutions for people who are visually impaired for over 20 years. The product line is available in over 20 languages and sold in 45 countries through a network of over 350 global distributors. Ai Squared's screen magnification and screen-reading products dramatically improve a computer's usability and friendliness for users who are blind or low vision, raising their level of productivity, satisfaction, and independence. The family of Ai Squared products includes ZoomText, ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard, ZoomText ImageReader, ZoomText Mac, Window-Eyes, <http://www.sitecues.com/> sitecues, the ZoomReader iOS app, and the ZoomContacts iPad app. -- Aaron Smith Web Development * App Development * Product Support Specialist Ai Squared * 725 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 260-489-3671 * www.aisquared.com To insure that you receive proper support, please include all past correspondence (where applicable), and any relevant information pertinent to your situation when submitting a problem report to the Ai Squared Technical Support Team. If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. 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