So, would I then install Window Eyes with the start-up wizard in the
"insert" mode?

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ




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Tom,

I think the comment that Howard made was referring to JAWS being the
familiar screen reader as it uses the insert key as the modifier key for
many of its commands.

Howard #3

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> Howard:
>
> I'll save your instructions for later use when I get the chance to work 
> with
> and install Window Eyes here.
>
> But, one part of your instructions is unclear to me.
>
> You said:
>
> "The insert layout as they say, is similar to a familiar screen reader."
>
> What do you mean here by a familiar screen reader?   Where might the 
> insert
> mode be most useful?
>
> I'll post this question to the list, in hopes that others like me might
> benefit from your answer.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
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> On Behalf Of Howard Kaufman
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> Subject: Re: Window-Eyes available for free
>
> Tom, I think many other people will have similar questions.
>
> 1.  When you install window-eyes, you will find a startup wizzard similar 
> to
> jaws.
> Here you can tell windows when and where to start automatically or not to
> start at all.
> 2.  alt-control-w is the default window-eyes hot key, but you can change 
> it
> from the desktop icon, if that one is already in use, or if you want a
> different one.
> 3.  In that startup wizzard, you can choose the keyboard layout you want.
> Their are three choices.
> Desktop, laptop, and insert.  The insert layout as they say, is similar to

> a
> familiar screen reader.  No you can't copywright keys.
> the free aps are powerful useful and fun.  Some things will not work as 
> well
> as in jaws, some things will work better.
> Two things you like is the automatic ability to read details in a folder's
> list view.  and you will never hear dotdotdot again.
> I am not sure about the differences with n1mm and n3fjp.
> Here I use system access, nvda, jaws, and window-eyes.  They all have 
> their
> place.
> From what I can tell, e-mail is also smoother and less chatty with
> window-eyes.
>
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