Hi Larry, One very important point which should be noted about finding keys on the touch-screen keyboards or any other screen for that matter is the fact that flicking to the left or right moves to the previous and next item, respectively. This is equivalent to pressing the left and right arrow keys, respectively, in Windows, or, indeed, when using a Bluetooth keyboard with the device. I emphasize this point since I think the previous posts on this subject have made too much of knowing the layout of the touch-Screen page you happen to be viewing at the time. So, what I'm saying is that flicking left and right allows you to move one item at a time, which is simply reviewing the screen, while activating nothing. You don't actually activate anything until you double-tap. This assumes that you use the normal typing method, called Standard typing, on the iPhone or iPod or iPad. This is the safest mode for beginners. I still use this myself, having had my iPhone for over two years now. I'm simply not co-ordinated enough ever to use touch typing.
I hope this helps a wee bit, Rod -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Larry Higgins via Talk Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 2:13 PM To: Window-Eyes Discussion List <[email protected]> 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 _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/rod_hutton%40hotmail.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
