Jean wrote:
> Does JAWS know the difference between "radio buttons" and other buttons?
People who have mastered JAWS can tell the difference between the
types of buttons. [This is why it is crucial for them to know what
sort of button they are looking for. The search strategy for a radio
button, and a drop down box are radically different. IIRC, they
require completely different command chains.
> That is, would the phrase "select the xxx button in the yyy group" (or some
> variation)
The specific type of button has to be specified.
Chris wrote:
> what is JAWS?
A screen reader programme for windows.
> And why should 'it' worry about what such and such is called?
The user is the one who is concerned about what type of button one is
looking for.
Finding something in a drop down list requires one search strategy.
Finding the right button in a series of radio buttons requires another
search strategy.
Finding the appropriate options in check boxes requires another search strategy.
> I like the term 'select'. Maybe one might even say"select xxx in the yyy
> group(ing)"
> I never did understand the term 'radio' for a round button that means one
> only, and 'box' for a square button that means none or any or all.
The term "radio button" dates to when preselect was a new option for
radios. One pressed a round button for the preselected radio station.
Since then, whenever ever the choice was one of a set, round buttons were used.
xan
jonathon
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