MSAA stands for Microsoft Active Accessibility. It is a way for software to describe the objects that are being used to create the program such as lists, trees and such. When a developer uses what are known as standard controls, the MSAA info is generally provided automatically. However when a developer builds an application out of custom controls, then it is typically necessary to support some form of method for programs like screen readers to get at information. Supporting MSAA for example is how Flash and iTunes make themselves accessible.
This is a new feature in JAWS 10. By and large you shouldn't need to go changing this setting. But if you know that an application that isn't speaking so well is supposed to have MSAA support, this is a setting you can adjust. Kelly -----Original Message----- From: Kliph.A.M [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 2:26 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] New "undocumented" feature in JAWS What is MSA? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 3:04 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [JAWS-Users] New "undocumented" feature in JAWS Hi all, I ran across a feature that is possibly new to JAWS 10. Check this out: 1. Press insert number 6 to open Configuration Manager. If asked for a new configuration name, press enter to accept the suggested filename, which has the same name of the executable with a .jcf extension. 2. Press alt s to open the set options menu, then press a to open the advanced settings dialog box. 3. Tab around until you come across "MSAA Mode". By default, this is set to automatic, but you can set it to either enhanced or classic. 4. Press enter to accept the ok button. 5. Save the configuration with control s. 6. Exit Configuration Manager. I've tried this feature with several applications, and it does make a difference, particularly when in list or tree views. Enjoy! -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: [email protected] MSN: [email protected] Skype: chrishallsworth7266 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] 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]
