Well there is no reason why a developer could not create a Safari extension to perform the same functions as Flexible Web which is found in JAWS 14 (which I must admit is pretty awesome and innovative).
Or perhaps Apple could consider adding such a facility to Activities within Voiceover preferences. The reader function in Safari is a blessing when it is available though, as it really does get rid of a lot of clutter. The pitch change problem with HQ voices no longer exists for myself. On 30 Sep 2012, at 13:10, william lomas <will.d.lo...@gmail.com> wrote: > just wish the HQ voices didn't keep changing pitch. they are unusable really. > not saying ungrateful, just that the web to me seems clunky when hiding > elements for us would make it a smoother experience > > On 30 Sep 2012, at 11:15, Chris <christopher...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I am greatful for all this as well. >> >> On 30/09/2012 07:03, Lyn & her faithful furry friends wrote: >>>> I whole-heartedly agree with your post Lynne..couldn't have said it better. >>>> all I have to say is thank you Apple for your commitment to making your >>>> products accessible to everyone regardless of whether they are disabled or >>>> not. I have been able to visualise things a lot more ever since I've been >>>> using a mac. I know how the screen is laid out just like any sighted >>>> person, unlike with the other screen readers which constantly use >>>> virtualisation. Well basically, a big thank you and all my gratitude to >>>> Apple for making accessibility a right and not something you should fork >>>> out tons of money for. I am grateful for being able to buy a computer, a >>>> phone.. that is usable right out of the box without the assistance of a >>>> sighted person. I am grateful for being able to buy this equipment at the >>>> same price a sighted person buys it so yes, thank you Apple for all the >>>> hard work. Nothing is perfect and I am sure things can only improve so >>>> let's all be patient and as Lynne rightly said, report problems to Apple, >>>> this is the only way they will know what problems >> we are >> having. >>>> Never in a million years will I go back to using other screen readers and >>>> the other platform. >>>> >>>> Take care all, >>>> >>>> Lyn, Canelle & Epi >>>> >>>> On Sep 29, 2012, at 8:05 PM, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith >>>> <ly...@mac-access.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello Missy >>>>> >>>>> I think that is a fair and reasonable perspective. I'm certainly not >>>>> trying to involve anybody in a "My toy's better than yours" debate. What >>>>> people do and how they choose to do it is entirely down to their choice. >>>>> All I can say in conclusion to this is that this group is here for all of >>>>> those people who share a desire and even a passion to see Apple's >>>>> products improve. Also those who are keen to use and, in many cases, >>>>> learn to use the products. Whatever your skill level and whatever your >>>>> application for Apple's products may be, you are very welcome here. >>>>> >>>>> Lynne >>>>> >>>>> On 29 Sep 2012, at 18:53, "Missy Hoppe" <mitmee....@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> • Very well said! I'll be the first to admit that I don't take full >>>>> advantage of all the tips and tricks that could make web >>>>> browsing easier, but I don't blaim apple or other screen reader >>>>> developers. It's entirely my fault if I'm too lazy or >>>>> stubborn to take the time to learn how to use web browsers properly. It >>>>> always frustrates me when I see any product being >>>>> bashed for seemingly no good reason. True, there are things I personally >>>>> don't use, but I'm willing to respect others' rights >>>>> or desire to use such products. I don't know if this is making any sense >>>>> or not, but in a nut shell, all I'm trying to say is >>>>> that I agree with you 100%. 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