Re: [JAWS-Users] Skype and Jaws 2018

2018-02-16 Thread David Moore 
Hi,
I am doing everything that you can do with Skype and JAWS by using the Skype 
Win10 app. You can tab to the dial pad, press enter, and type in the number, 
for example. I am making a lot of skype calls, and answering them. JAWS is a 
little sluggish in the Skype app, but I use it. You just have to be a little 
patient, and tab more than in a traditional desktop program. There are key 
commands for skype app as well.
David Moore
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From: Cristóbal
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 12:06 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Skype and Jaws 2018

Hello list,

Was wondering if anyone’s been using the latest Skype (be it the desktop or
Windows 10 app) with a telephone number and whether they’ve been able to
perform basic functions with Jaws? I know the Skype topic has come up
recently in the past and how there are some accessibility challenges with
it. But it looks like there’s a nasty Skype for desktop exploit out there
and since I don’t use the chat features, but rather just the phone aspect,
thus my inquiry.

I saw that Brian Hartgen commented on Twitter that he’s been using the
Windows 10 app and is pleased with it. I know Brian’s probably considered an
advanced power user, so maybe he knows how to work around stuff maybe more
than the “average” computer user. 

Microsoft accessibility has acknowledged the accessibility difficulties with
the latest Skype updates, but as of yet, nothing’s been done about it. 

IN any event, I’m still on Skype for desktop 7.4 and using the latest Jaws
2018. Again, I’m mainly interested in the telephone aspect of the program
and if it’s still workable with Jaws. Be it the dedicated desktop app or the
universal Windows 10 app.

Thanks,

Cristobal

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[JAWS-Users] Skype and Jaws 2018

2018-02-15 Thread Cristóbal 
Hello list,

Was wondering if anyone’s been using the latest Skype (be it the desktop or
Windows 10 app) with a telephone number and whether they’ve been able to
perform basic functions with Jaws? I know the Skype topic has come up
recently in the past and how there are some accessibility challenges with
it. But it looks like there’s a nasty Skype for desktop exploit out there
and since I don’t use the chat features, but rather just the phone aspect,
thus my inquiry.

I saw that Brian Hartgen commented on Twitter that he’s been using the
Windows 10 app and is pleased with it. I know Brian’s probably considered an
advanced power user, so maybe he knows how to work around stuff maybe more
than the “average” computer user. 

Microsoft accessibility has acknowledged the accessibility difficulties with
the latest Skype updates, but as of yet, nothing’s been done about it. 

IN any event, I’m still on Skype for desktop 7.4 and using the latest Jaws
2018. Again, I’m mainly interested in the telephone aspect of the program
and if it’s still workable with Jaws. Be it the dedicated desktop app or the
universal Windows 10 app.

Thanks,

Cristobal

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http://www.jaws-users.com/help/