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From: Doug.Geoffray@f8.n369.z1.fidonet.org (Doug Geoffray)
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Subject: jaws cursor vs review mode
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Date: 8 Aug 90 21:08:31 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 WW>      Thankyou for your explanation of the Jaws cursor mode,
 WW>      cause to tell the truth, and assuming you are correct, it
 WW>  is the first time Ifeel like I understand what those JAWS
 WW>  users are talking about!

Willie,
  Well, I guess I was a little wrong in my thinking.  Some people
really like the features of the JAWS cursor.  However, just as many
like REVIEW mode.  So, why not both?!  humm.  food for thought.

You are right about your story of VOS and softvert.  You really do need
a review mode which allows you to roam around the screen without
possability of affecting the underlying application.

 WW> You know, if the cursor tracking of the speech program is right
 WW> on, as it is with Flipper (Sorry Doug, but I ain't got
 WW> Vocal-Eyes....yet!) there just isn't any need ot go into screen
 WW> review or anything else when answering prompts, filling out
 WW> menu selections, etc.

Willie, you and I know how to fix this little problem!  Getting Vocal-Eyes
that is.  but your thoughts are correct.  With todays screen readers
you don't have to rely on screen review mode like screen readers of
the past.  The problem is, as screen readers get smarter, applications
programs get more difficult.

Thanks for your thoughts Willie.

    Doug

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