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If you're a JAWS user that wants to try NVDA but finds the whole thing daunting, give this guide a read. (github.com)
submitted by KaraLG84
RunsOnBoltCoffee 1 points 1y ago
Hey guys. 10+ year JAWS user attempting to learn NVDA.
How do I quickly jump focus to the top/bottom of a page? Control + home(7) and control + end(1) is how you do it with JAWS. It appears that NVDA uses the same keyboard combinations, but when I press them, visually I can see a screen context change, but my curser focus doesn’t budge.
How do I quickly jump focus to the top/bottom of a page? Control + home(7) and control + end(1) is how you do it with JAWS. It appears that NVDA uses the same keyboard combinations, but when I press them, visually I can see a screen context change, but my curser focus doesn’t budge.
fastenedbrick25 1 points 3y ago
I just opened the NVDA user guide and it is easy to understand while also being very descriptive. I feel like an idiot for not looking at it before. I have been using NVDA for 5-6 years now.
KaraLG84 [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Yes they’ve done a fantastic job of it. The guide I linked to isn’t a replacement, it’s more of a quick start guide for jaws users wanting to get up and running and attempts to answer questions they may have.
Well worth checking out alongside the included user guide.
Well worth checking out alongside the included user guide.
razzretina 1 points 3y ago
I've wanted to use either program but the learning curve is so steep for both that I've never been able to wrap my mind around it. Alas. At least there's Voiceover.
CloudyBeep 2 points 3y ago
What do you use now? The JAWS Basic Training is quite good (and was updated very recently), and the NVDA equivalent has also received good reviews.
razzretina 2 points 3y ago
Right now I’ve just been using Voiceover on my phone. I’ll take a look at the NVDA guide when I get a chance! I was taking JAWS classes but it felt overwhelming right out of the gate.
CloudyBeep 1 points 3y ago
JAWS is arguably the easier of the two to use, so if you have the money I encourage you to try learning to use it with the included JAWS Basic Training.
razzretina 2 points 3y ago
I've got a laptop with JAWS installed. I should really just get off my butt and use it, ha ha. Thanks for the advice!
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