Bob, K8LR, [email protected]
Hi Aaron,
I also hope that the new W E 9 will find a way to get the mouse talking
again. The mouse can go places that the cursor can't go!
Bob, K8LR,[email protected]
On 11/18/2014 4:20 PM, Aaron Smith wrote:
Listen to the audio version at www.gwmicro.com/Window-Eyes/Beta
<http://www.gwmicro.com/Window-Eyes/Beta>.
Nov-18-2014Â
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Guess What? Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 has All-New Web Support!Â
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at this time. We are, however, providing you with some small glimpses
into the features that Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 will contain. We are
currently not answering any questions regarding the functionality of
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Welcome to Ai Squared's"Guess What?" series, an introductory look at
the highly anticipated release of Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1.Â
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Today, we are proud to bring you the first in the Guess What series.Â
We have been hard at work vastly improving the web support for
Window-Eyes. In fact, we have completely re-written it from
scratch. It is literally brand new web support!Â
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Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 provides amazing support for ARIA and HTML 5 in
both Internet Explorer and Firefox. It allows you to use the latest
versions of either browser with ease. Additionally, dynamic web
pages now function seamlessly. With the new Browse mode, you no
longer need to reload an entire web page after a change has
occurred. As you move through the web page, each line is built on
the fly rather than being put into a virtual buffer. This means you
get the most accurate information all of the time. And, with all of
this new technology, you don't need to worry about re-learning how to
use the web because all of the quick navigation keys function just as
before. It truly is the best of the latest technology and usability.Â
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A good example of where the new Browse mode can benefit you is
navigating menus. For example, the Microsoft Enable website uses
menus that have items that appear if you place the mouse over the
menu. When you Tab to one of the new menu items, you can press Enter
to open the menu and the entire menu will read. This menu is not
visible on the page until you open it. Window-Eyes automatically
takes you out of Browse mode so that you can interact with the menu,
it reads all of the menu items, and then you can Tab to each of the
items to interact with them. To close the menu, simply press Escape,
and you can continue to work with the rest of the web page.Â
Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 is giving you complete access to this dynamic
web content.Â
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Another great example of this amazing web support is using
www.twitter.com <http://www.twitter.com>. Twitter has done a
fantastic job of providing screen reader users with keyboard shortcuts
to read content that is updated automatically. When you first access
the page, you can get access to all of this information. Suppose you
are browsing your Twitter feed and a new notification regarding new
tweets appear. For sighted users, a notification appears that you
can click on. With the great new web support offered by Window-Eyes,
you hear that there are new tweets available and you can press period
(when out of Browse mode) to access the new tweet(s). Once you press
period, Window-Eyes takes you to the new tweet and you can start
accessing them right away.Â
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The all-new web support doesn't stop there. Window-Eyes now includes
intelligent web support to make sure you get the best possible access
to websites. What does this mean to you? Unlike other free
alternatives, Window-Eyes is smart and tries to make web content more
usable to the end user. Web browsers like Internet Explorer provide
screen readers with information to speak, but sometimes that
information can be faulty. Window-Eyes uses intelligent web support
to make sure that you always get the best web experience. This can
make buttons speak properly, field names speak properly, and other
items that you may encounter when browsing the web. Assuming the web
page has been made in an accessible design is always a concern for any
screen reader, but with the new Window-Eyes intelligent web support,
you can browse the web with ease.Â
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We'll be covering a new feature in Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1 until its
release, so stop by our web site daily (www.gwmicro.com/beta) to make
sure you don't miss any of the exciting new features.Â
We hope today's "Guess What?" has given you a glimpse into the power
of Window-Eyes 9.0 Beta 1, and its innovative new web support.Â
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Stay tuned for the next "Guess What?" to learn more about Window-Eyes
9.0 Beta 1!
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Ai Squared * 725 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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