Karen, the word you're looking for standard typing.
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> On Apr 6, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Karen Poulakos via Talk 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Larry,
> 
> On the iPhone and iPad, as you slide your finger over the on screen
> keyboard, Voiceover will say the letters.  There are two typing modes.  With
> the first one, I can't remember what they call it, you tap twice to select
> the letter.
> 
> With the second, which is the one I use, I think it's called touch typing,
> the letter is selected when you lift your finger.  No need to double tap the
> letter.Voice over says the letter when you locate it, and says it again when
> you lift your finger.
> 
> I've found that as I have become familiar with where the letters are on the
> screen,  I don't have to spend as much time hunting for them.   
> 
> Karen P
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Larry Higgins via Talk
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 1:13 PM
> To: Window-Eyes Discussion List
> Subject: a question about using touch screens
> 
> OK folks, I've been wanting to ask this for a long time. Not having ever 
> attempted to use a tablet, iPhone or any other touch screen device, I 
> realize just how stupid this question might sound, but bear with me, OK?
> 
> I just want to know how a blind user like myself avoids becoming a hunt 
> and pecker when trying to  type on a touch screen. There obviously can't 
> be anything like home keys, or a easily recognizable  home base for the 
> fingers, so short of having to buy and use a bluetooth keyboard, how do 
> you  guys who make use of these screens do it?
> 
> Please be nice <smile>.
> 
> Larry
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