Hi Marlaina,
Address Book, just like apps like FInder, iTunes, etc. haw different view modes. Which mode are you using?
Brett's instructions assume that you are in the default viewing mode (Command-1 "Card and
Columns"). In this mode, which is like Column view mode in Finder, there's a table for Groups, then a
table for Names, and finally a Card for the entries of a particular name selected from the "Names"
table. When Brett tells you to VO-Right twice, he's telling you to navigate to the Card entry. You can also
change the view (Command-2) so that only the card is displayed. In this mode you can navigate through to the
next or previous card with Command-Right Bracket or Command-Left Bracket similar to the shortcuts that you
use for your Safari Web browser (to move to next or previous page). If you have interacted with the
"Names" table then you will, indeed, be taken to the next name in the list when you VO-RIght arrow.
If you stop interacting with this table, your VO-Right will move you first past the vertical splitter and
then to the card entry for the person whose name you have selected.
Incidentally, since you are using a MacBook Air, you can use the TrackPad Commander
gestures to navigate. Flick right (or left) on the track pad, and do a two finger flick
right on the TrackPad to interact, or a two finger flick left to on the TrackPad to stop
interacting. The card for an individual will only show fields you have entered, If you
want to edit the card, you will have to stop interacting with it (VO-Shift-Up arrow or
two finger flick left on the TrackPad), then VO-Down arrow (or flick down with the
TrackPad) to the Edit Button, and VO-Space (or Double tap on the Trackpad) to bring up
edit controls. The basic card template is defined in your Address Book preferences
(Command-Comma to bring these up) under "Templates".
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
On Mar 08, 2011, at 02:51 PM, Marlaina Lieberg <1guide...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Brett.
When I VO right, I am taken to the next name in the contact list.
I am opening address book, tabbing twice to name, typing in the name, arrowing
down if there is more than one choice i.e. I have 4 people named Judy, then bo
right just takes me to the next name. it does not pull up the contact info area
with which I know I need to interact.
On Mar 8, 2011, at 1:27 PM, Brett Campbell wrote:
From the selected name in the contact list VO twice to the right and you'll get
to Contact Information scroll area. Interact here, and VO around at will.
Brett C.
On Mar 8, 2011, at 1:40 PM, Marlaina Lieberg wrote:
This may sound like a basic question, but I am getting confused in the address
book. I open the app, tab to names, type in the name I want, then what is the
most expedicious way to see and navigate the information for that contact?
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