Hello Simon,
The behaviour you're seeing is exactly what is intended. Command-Space
bar takes you to the previous input method which logically means that
it can only switch between two input methods. Command-Option-Space bar
takes you to the next input method in the menu, meaning that it cycles
through the menu.
With five different input methods, it's probably quicker for you to
use the menu in the Status menus to change languages.
Cheers,
Anne
On Aug 25, 2008, at 6:31 AM, Simon Cavendish wrote:
Dear Anne and Esther,
You are right regarding the unchecking of the shortcut key for
Spotlight activation as there's an alternative key combiation to
use. I
Now regarding my attempts to change the command+spacebar shortcut
key to switch to previous input source have continued to be
unsuccessful. I have used all possible combinations suggested by
Esther and by you, Anne. I have finally resolved to give it up and,
having unchecked the command+spacebar for spotlight, I can use this
shortcut to choose previous input source. However, I just have one
more question before I give it a rest and you listers as well!
Smile! When using the shortcut key for switching to previous input
source as it is, commmand+spacebar, I get taken only one step back
rather than what I assumed, i.e. that I would be able to cycle back
through all my input sources. So if one has only two keyboards in
the menu list, that works fine because it would cycle you backwards
to the previous input source. But if you have let's say 3 input
sources, it would take you only one input source back, to the one
you had previously used rather than allow you to go through the list
backwards. I suppose it doesn't matter much provided your list isn't
very long. I have 5 keyboard layouts and therefore would find it
easier to be able to go backwards more than just one step.
Now what I wanted to know is whether you also have this experience
with the shortcut key for previous input source taking you just one
step back?
With best wishes, Simon
On 22 Aug 2008, at 22:36, Anne Robertson wrote:
Hello Simon,
I've found that unchecking the shortcut for Spotlight allows me to
switch input methods in both directions. I find there is no need to
use Command-Space bar for Spotlight as VO-M three times works
perfectly well.
Cheers,
Anne
On Aug 22, 2008, at 1:38 PM, Simon Cavendish wrote:
Dear Anne,
I have carried out the suggested actions but the result is I fear
the same: I cannopt change the coomand+space shortcut for changing
thep previous input source. On top of that, the check box next to
this item be comes unchecked when I try to change the shortcut key
to a new one. It is strange indeed. The only other option is to
try to do this with a sighted person. I haven't had a chance to
grab anybody yet. I will let you and Esther know what happens if a
sighted person attempts to change the shortcut using the physical
mouse. I have tried all comibinations: routing the mouse to the
voiceover cursor and linking the mouse to follow the voiceover
cursor via the Voiceover utility. Both have failed.
Many thanks for bearing with me in trying to solve this strange
behaviour.
With best wishes
Simon
On 21 Aug 2008, at 15:16, Anne Robertson wrote:
Hello Simon,
Your machine seems to be behaving oddly. Perhaps it would be a
good idea to zap the PRAM. To do this, shut down your computer,
then hold down the Command, Option, P and R keys and press the
power key. Keep the four keys held down until you've heard the
chime three times, then let them go and your machine will boot
normally.
After that, do Repair Disk Permissions. I can't promise that this
will help, but it's worth a try.
Cheers,
Anne
