Dear Abdul,
Thank you so much for your advise. I've only been using Boiceover for a
couple of weeks. Could you explain more - perhaps off list on the subject of
the numpad commander feature of VO and contextual menu key? If it's too much
to type, can I possibly speak to you on Skype?
With best wishes
Simon Cavendish
----- Original Message -----
From: "Abdul Kamara" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by
theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: skype
Hello Simon,
I am also an avid user of skype, and by in large, have endured the same
issues. I just don't think that accessibility was a major consideration
on the part of the developers, but incidentally, it is usable with
VoiceOver.
Just a few quick points:
Yes, logging onto skype can be a pain. As you know, the default location
of the curser upon launch is in the user name field. After entering that
bit of information, you need only press the tab key to move onto the
password field. And if you wish to avoid all this in the future, you can
tab twice to reach the check box labeled "Remember Password", then one
more to reach the sign in button.
Skype lacks a bit in the way of key commands. I would recommend using
the numpad commander feature of VO. It really makes the use of skype
that much easier. Within the feature, have a key set for contextual
menus. I would also recommend that in your skype preferences, you set
the default action for a double click on a given contact-- weather it be
a chat or call, this can help to speed up your use of skype.
I have a bluetooth numerical keypad paired to my macbook, and I just love
using it with skype, and basic navigation of other applications.
Depending on the machine you have, you may want to look into getting
something like this. Mine is by logitech, but I'm sure you can find many
more bluetooth numerical keyboards out there.
On 16 Dec 2007, at 13:56, Simon Cavendish wrote:
Hello Listers,
Has anyone got any experience of using voiceover with Skype? I've just
installed it and I found the process of signing in very difficult. For
instance, it says welcome to Skype and to the right image and that's all
you get from voiceover. I accidentally pressed enter on welcome to skype
and then I got username and ok button with no text field for the
username. It only appeared after I pressed enter on the actual text
username. The same thing happened for password.
Any tips on shortcut keys etc. would be appreciated. I like using Skype
for making phonecalls as well as for chatting to other people via skype.
With best wishes
Simon
