[Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
Hello, When you push the minus key, you activate the JAWS cursor and when you read and move around with your arrows you're doing so with the use of your JAWS cursor which allows you to move unhindered between different parts of applications and even between applications. When you route one cursor to the other, (for example PC to JAWS) you have moved the PC cursor to where the JAWS cursor is. Why is this useful? Let's say you're moving around a form with your JAWS cursor because you wish to know its layout. Your PC cursor is somewhere at the top of the page. If you route the PC to the JAWS, you are now able to fill out the field that your JAWS cursor is sitting on. You can not edit text with your JAWS cursor which necessitates you moving the PC cursor to the JAWS cursor. And when you route the JAWS cursor to the PC cursor, you are moving your JAWS cursor to wherever it ended up to the PC cursor. This is useful because if you're navigating around, your JAWS cursor gets stuck someplace like the start button and you wish to bring it back, or if you want to begin using the JAWS cursor where the PC cursor is, then you route the JAWS to the PC. I hope this was more clear. Thanks. On 10.11.2011, jerry martin jandymar...@clear.net wrote: To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- Nimer M. Jaber The message above is intended for the recipient to whom it was sent. If you believe that you are not the intended recipient, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this email. Action taken as a result of this email by anyone other than the intended recipient may result in civil or criminal action. I have checked all files on my machine for security threats. However, I will not be held responsible for any damage caused to your machine as a result of any instructions or attachments provided by me. Security of your machine is up to you. Thanks, and if you don't feel that you are able to comply with these instructions, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this email from your computer. Registered Linux User 529141. http://counter.li.org/ Vinux testing and documentation coordinator To get more information about a free and accessible operating system, please click here: http://www.vinuxproject.org To find out about a free and versatile screen reader for windows XP and above, please click here: http://www.nvda-project.org Check out my blog related to technology by clicking here: http://nimertech.blogspot.com Phone: (720) (251-4530) Please reply to this email to contact me. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
That's actually a good question. I'll try to respond. When you press either the keypad plus key (pc cursor) or the keypad minus key (jaws cursor key) the system simply activates either the jaws or pc cursor. In other words, nothing moves. When you press the jaws key plus the minus it activates the jaws cursor and moves it to the pc cursor. So, the jaws cursor moves to the pc cursor. Hope this helps. Bob - Original Message - From: jerry martin jandymar...@clear.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:49 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
Thanks for filling in the gaps for that. I have been using JAWS for several years now, but still haven't got all of the questions answered. It seems like every time I get one question answered, five more questions come out of that! - Original Message - From: Bob W rwile...@satx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question That's actually a good question. I'll try to respond. When you press either the keypad plus key (pc cursor) or the keypad minus key (jaws cursor key) the system simply activates either the jaws or pc cursor. In other words, nothing moves. When you press the jaws key plus the minus it activates the jaws cursor and moves it to the pc cursor. So, the jaws cursor moves to the pc cursor. Hope this helps. Bob - Original Message - From: jerry martin jandymar...@clear.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:49 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
Thanks for the info. - Original Message - From: Nimer M. Jaber, IC³ nimerjab...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question Hello, When you push the minus key, you activate the JAWS cursor and when you read and move around with your arrows you're doing so with the use of your JAWS cursor which allows you to move unhindered between different parts of applications and even between applications. When you route one cursor to the other, (for example PC to JAWS) you have moved the PC cursor to where the JAWS cursor is. Why is this useful? Let's say you're moving around a form with your JAWS cursor because you wish to know its layout. Your PC cursor is somewhere at the top of the page. If you route the PC to the JAWS, you are now able to fill out the field that your JAWS cursor is sitting on. You can not edit text with your JAWS cursor which necessitates you moving the PC cursor to the JAWS cursor. And when you route the JAWS cursor to the PC cursor, you are moving your JAWS cursor to wherever it ended up to the PC cursor. This is useful because if you're navigating around, your JAWS cursor gets stuck someplace like the start button and you wish to bring it back, or if you want to begin using the JAWS cursor where the PC cursor is, then you route the JAWS to the PC. I hope this was more clear. Thanks. On 10.11.2011, jerry martin jandymar...@clear.net wrote: To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- Nimer M. Jaber The message above is intended for the recipient to whom it was sent. If you believe that you are not the intended recipient, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this email. Action taken as a result of this email by anyone other than the intended recipient may result in civil or criminal action. I have checked all files on my machine for security threats. However, I will not be held responsible for any damage caused to your machine as a result of any instructions or attachments provided by me. Security of your machine is up to you. Thanks, and if you don't feel that you are able to comply with these instructions, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this email from your computer. Registered Linux User 529141. http://counter.li.org/ Vinux testing and documentation coordinator To get more information about a free and accessible operating system, please click here: http://www.vinuxproject.org To find out about a free and versatile screen reader for windows XP and above, please click here: http://www.nvda-project.org Check out my blog related to technology by clicking here: http://nimertech.blogspot.com Phone: (720) (251-4530) Please reply to this email to contact me. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
JAWSKey (insert) plus numpad - Ominus) routes the JAWS Cursor to the PC cursor Likewise, JAWSKey plus nmumad + routes the PC cursor to the JAWS Cursor David W Bundy Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind POBox 2467 Columbia, SC 29202 (803)898-7094 dbu...@sccb.sc.gov -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jerry martin Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:49 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ October is National Employment Disability Awareness Month. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
The minus key on the number row of the keyboard is a different key to the numpad minus key, which would generally, in jaws using desktop keyboard layout, be the jaws cursor key, but, if you do have numlock turned on, then I think the numpad minus key then also counts as/works as the number row minus key, and, then the normal jaws key would then count as 0 instead of being the jaws key, but anyway. This is just why pushing the jaws key + number row minus key will act differently from hitting the jaws key + the numpad minus key. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: jerry martin jandymar...@clear.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:49 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
Hi Jerry, Jaws actually has the use of 4 different cursors. Below each cursor's function is explained. About JAWS Cursors Navigating through Windows with JAWS is accomplished with cursors. These cursors determine the focus of JAWS speech and are often directly linked with Windows cursors. The PC Cursor - Follows Keystrokes This cursor is linked to the keyboard functions of Windows and applications. This is the cursor that is used when typing information, moving through options in dialog boxes, and selecting options or icons. As you type information, the PC Cursor follows along with each key you press. If you are making a selection in a menu or dialog box, the PC Cursor highlights the currently selected object. The PC Cursor is activated by default when JAWS starts. If you are using a different cursor, pressing NUM PAD PLUS returns you to the PC Cursor. The JAWS Cursor - Follows Mouse Pointer The JAWS Cursor is linked to mouse pointer functions in Windows and other applications. It is used to read information the PC Cursor cannot read, such as toolbar information. The mouse follows along with the JAWS Cursor when it is moved, and you therefore have access to information in an application window that is beyond the scope of the PC Cursor. To activate the JAWS Cursor, press NUM PAD MINUS. The Virtual PC Cursor - HTML Environment The virtual PC Cursor mimics the functions of the PC Cursor, but is activated by default when entering an HTML document. The virtual PC Cursor speaks the number of frames in a document, and the number of links in the frame. You can switch between frames, and JAWS reads graphics labeled by alt tags in the HTML code. Invisible Cursor The JAWS cursor is basically the mouse cursor that is visible on screen. The invisible cursor can be moved around just like the JAWS cursor to view information. It works like the mouse cursor but can not be seen on screen or effect objects. Therefore you can not use the NumPad / (left mouse click) or NumPad * (right mouse click) on an object. It is useful to read information without disturbing the mouse cursor. It is also useful to determine colors or whatever might change when the mouse is over an object. It will not cause ToolTips to pop up. Hope this helped. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: jerry martin To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question Thanks for filling in the gaps for that. I have been using JAWS for several years now, but still haven't got all of the questions answered. It seems like every time I get one question answered, five more questions come out of that! - Original Message - From: Bob W rwile...@satx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question That's actually a good question. I'll try to respond. When you press either the keypad plus key (pc cursor) or the keypad minus key (jaws cursor key) the system simply activates either the jaws or pc cursor. In other words, nothing moves. When you press the jaws key plus the minus it activates the jaws cursor and moves it to the pc cursor. So, the jaws cursor moves to the pc cursor. Hope this helps. Bob - Original Message - From: jerry martin jandymar...@clear.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:49 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
