HI Tom,
This explains the functions of the 4 cursors.
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.
Take care.
Mike
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tom
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 5:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] When and how do I use the JAWS cursor?
well, not really. how do you know you need to use the jaws cursor? is it a
trial and error method, or is there some type signal?
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 6:59 AM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] When and how do I use the JAWS cursor?
Hi
It depends on if you are using a laptop or standard keyboard, how you
will access the JAWS cursor. For insta instance on a laptop one must press
the caps lock followed by the letter p. On a standard keyboard the jaws
cursor has its own key.
The reason you may want to access the JAWS cursor is to read or
interact with information that the PC cursor isn't able to get too.
Sometimes one has to put the jaws cursor over an item and simulate a left
mouse click.
I find some programs require I access the jaws cursor and others do
not.
I hope this helps.
God bless,
Mark
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-----Original Message-----
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 3:49 AM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] When and how do i use the JAWS cursor?
I'm a self taught JAWS user, and not too sure when or how to use the JAWS
cursor. I've openned many emails being told that " it's a back and forth
JAWS/PC cursor " thing. I'd really like some help in knowing when
switching
to the JAWS cursor is needed, and how to navigate a page with it. Thanks,
Tom
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