However, in some instances the toolbar is the only way (or at least the
best) way to go.
Try insert+f8. In some versions of jfw this brings up a dialog box with the
toolbars in it.
Thanks,
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: dean martineau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 2:14 PM
Subject: Re: JFW and word97
> Hello. In Windows there are often several ways to do the same
> thing. Also, there is no 'one size fits all' approach to teaching blind
> students. Having said these things, my recommendation to you is to
> minimize the use of toolbars. I can't help you solve your particular
> toolbar problem because I seldom need to access them. I know of only one
> case in Word where a useful task is only available from the
> toolbar. (there may be others.) Hence, while it may be of academic
> interest for your student to know how to read the toolbar, even if you
> manage to get it reading correctly, using the toolbar is probably not the
> most efficient way for the student to get work done. I just confirmed this
> statement by reading over the standard toolbar in Word 97. All those
> commands have easily-accessible menu options or keyboard shortcuts. I
> suggest that most blind speech users will work at the computer using these
> choices whenever possible, and that you may wish to orient your
instruction
> in that direction. I and many on this list can help.
>
> though non-responsive to your specific question, I hope this ultimately
> helps you and your student.
>
> Dean
>
> For information about the Baha'i Faith, Sound Computing magazine or Top
Dot
> tutorials, email me, or check out <ttp://www.eskimo.com/~deamar>
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