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using a command prompt with JAWS (self.Blind)
submitted by KrolPolski
I am learning JAWS and am having trouble using the linux command prompt built into Windows 10. JAWS can read the output text just fine, and it will read the commands I enter just fine.
However, because the arrow keys are bound to specific terminal functions, like going through recently used commands, I am unable to explore the output with the virtual PC cursor.
I want to be able to go through the output line by line or word by word
as needed with the same precision I would get in a word document. What is the best way to do this? I get similar issues with the normal windows command prompt as well.
However, because the arrow keys are bound to specific terminal functions, like going through recently used commands, I am unable to explore the output with the virtual PC cursor.
I want to be able to go through the output line by line or word by word
as needed with the same precision I would get in a word document. What is the best way to do this? I get similar issues with the normal windows command prompt as well.
Graham87 2 points 5y ago
Yep, that's one way. Using numpad minus gets you to the JAWS cursor, where you can read the text. I personally use JAWS key+numpad minus to root the JAWS cursor to the PC cursor and then go from there, which sometimes works better. Either way, press numpad plus to go back to the PC cursor when you've finished reviewing text. You will probably notice that the JAWS cursor has a different voice to the regular one; you can adjust this if needed in the voice adjustment dialogue box.
If you want the text of the window in a virtual buffer, you can do this with JAWS key+alt+W. Press escape when you've finished reviewing the text. This doesn't change which voice is used.
If you want the text of the window in a virtual buffer, you can do this with JAWS key+alt+W. Press escape when you've finished reviewing the text. This doesn't change which voice is used.
KrolPolski [OP] 2 points 5y ago
JAWS + alt + w does exactly what I need. Thanks for the information.
codeofdusk 1 points 5y ago
I think you'd use the JAWS cursor for this, but I haven't used JAWS for a long time (mainly use $1).
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