Try using ctrl+m. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Equal Access to Software & Information
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Spiegel, Harriette L
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:34 PM
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Subject: Re: Help using JAWS and Powerpoint

For at least one task, inserting new slide, you need to reach the task pane.

Thanks, H. L. Spiegel


-----Original Message-----
From: Equal Access to Software & Information on behalf of Pranav Lal
Sent: Thu 9/27/2007 9:35 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Help using JAWS and Powerpoint
 
Hi,

Why do you need to get access to the task pane? I have created several
PowerPoint presentations and, have not found a reason to do this. Mind you,
I have not used to many fancy effects or graphics.

Pranav 

-----Original Message-----
From: Equal Access to Software & Information
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Debi Turner
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:29 PM
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Subject: Help using JAWS and Powerpoint

I'm hoping someone can help me with this.

I have a student who is using JAWS and needs to create a powerpoint
presentation for her class.

I know that JAWS can read powerpoint presentations, but as I'm preparing to
help her, I'm finding it difficult to get focus into the task pane area and
once there, navigating it.

Can anyone provide me with some information on how to do this?

I have keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Powerpoint, but the usual ones to
change focus aren't working well.

Debi Turner, Assistive Technician
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Services for Students with Disabilities Office (SSD)
Room A120, Lakeshore Campus
3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Toronto, Ontario
M8V 1K8
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