Re: abi word 2.4.1for blind

Ian Blackburn wrote:
> good afternoon users
>
> I just subscribed to find out if I could use abi word 2.4.1 with software
> for the blind
>
> my computer details
> amd 64 bit processor 2.8 ghz running windows xp pro 32 bit operating system
>
> running software for the blind
> jaws version 7.0
>
> I installed abi word and can navigate all the English help files and all the
> menus including the dialogue boxes filleting them out.
>
> however I cant get my pc cursor with JAWS to track document contents or the
> about screen showing version numbers.
>
> I have to go in to review mode with the JAWS screen reader.
>
> I cant get the voice to speak when moving with the arrow keys or page down
> etc to read the document.
>
> I have not succeeded in getting abi word for MAC working with Voice over in
> MAC OSX v10.4.3 as yet.
>
> The language or screen info is inaccessible.
>
> I am looking for alternative to Microsoft word on the PC
>
> if ABI word uses JAVA we will have a problem with access
> if we cant solve the problem with using abi word with the screen reader on
> the windows box I will unsubscribe from your mailing list and wont annoy you
> further.
>
> regards
> Ian

Unfortunately, AbiWord isn't compatible with JAWS and other screen
readers on Windows. Bug 3124
(http://bugzilla.abisource.com/show_bug.cgi?id=3124) contains more
information about this problem.
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Received on Sat Dec 17 13:13:36 2005