Hi Vicki, Here is some information from Jaws documentation on non-uniformed tables.
While Table Description is on, JAWS informs you when you move into a non-uniform table. You can then press INSERT+F1 to learn more about the table. If the table contains merged columns, JAWS says, "At least one cell in this table spans more than one column." If the table contains merged rows, JAWS says, "At least one cell in this table spans more than one row." Tables with Merged Columns If a table has merged cells that span one or more columns and Table Description is on, JAWS announces when the number of columns changes as you move from row to row with ALT+CTRL+UP or DOWN ARROW. For example, in a table with eight columns, if you move from a regular cell to a cell that spans five columns, JAWS says, "Number of columns changed from eight to four." If you set a row to be used for column headers that contains a non uniform number of cells, JAWS cannot properly associate the column headers. For example, if you have a table with eight columns, but the first row contains only four cells, and you assign that row for column headers, JAWS does not read the column headers, but only states the position within the table. If the first or last rows contain differing numbers of cells from the other rows in a table, it may not be possible for JAWS to identify the top or bottom of a column. In this case, if you use the commands to move to the top or bottom of a column, ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+UP ARROW and ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW, JAWS announces that the move cannot be made, and the insertion point is not moved. Tables with Merged Rows A table may have columns that span multiple rows. JAWS does not indicate when you have moved from a regular cell into a cell that spans multiple rows. In addition, you cannot use ALT+CTRL+UP or DOWN ARROW to navigate a table with merged rows. If the table also has both merged rows and merged columns, you may not be able to use ALT+CTRL+RIGHT or LEFT ARROW to navigate the table either. Instead, use TAB and SHIFT+TAB to move through the table cells. Regards Roopakshi from India --- On Fri, 9/19/08, Vicki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Vicki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [JAWS-Users] reading nonuniform tables in word 2002 > To: "JAW'S Users" <[email protected]> > Date: Friday, September 19, 2008, 7:08 PM > I am using XP Offic Pro, and I'm having trouble reading > nonuniform tables. > This particular table is a schedule with days of the week, > times and > programs. Any settings I need to check or change or key > commands I might be > missing to read this table? Thanks. > > Vicki > > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Visit the Blind Computing home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help > in the subject or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following address in order to contact the > management team > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank > email to the following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following address in order to contact the management team [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
