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Gene
I should clarify that for general use, I don't know
if it makes a difference if you use the laptop or desktop layout. I
haven't used the laptop layout so I can't compare them in general. I have
looked at some of the commands used in object navigation and in screen
review. I consider the desktop layout to be far superior in organization
of those commands. That's why I recommended the desktop layout.
Gene
----- Original Message -----
Hi gene
Sorry first of all that I couldn’t reply to your email yesterday, I really appreciated your support and the instructions you have sent me.
Many thanks once again for your help,
Best regards
Anthony
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io
[mailto:nvda@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene
Since it has a numpad, it would be much better to use the desktop layout. You were trying to use a laptop layout command for read current line. The desktop layout command is NVDA key up arrow. Since you have a numpad, you will likely want to use the numpad insert in many cases for the NVDA key. But there are times when it is much easier and more pleasant to use the capslock as an NVDA key. If you do, the command would be caps lock up arrow for speak current line.
To enable the caps lock as an NVDA key do the following: Open the keyboard settings dialog with the command control NVDA key k. Since you don't have the capslock set as an NVDA key yet, use either insert. Then tab to a check box that says use caps lock as NVDA key or similar wording. Check it with the space bar. Then tab to and activate the ok button. Now, you can have the current line spoken by holding the caps lock key and whild doing so press up arrow. If a command is awkward or unpleasant using whatever insert you want to use, you can use the caps lock. You can still use either insert but now you can use the caps lock as well, if you prefer.
Gene ----- Origianal Message ------
Hi gene
Yes my laptop has a numpad, the reason why I’m asking so many questions is because I just started to learn how to use the NVDA.
And I’m pretty sure that all of you have more experience than I have.
Best regards
Anthony
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io [mailto:nvda@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf
Of Gene
NVDA down arrow is read to end. Does the laptop have a numpad? The only reason to use the laptop layout is if the laptop doesn't have a numpad.
If it were me, I'd probably buy a USB numpad and use the desktop layout. I don't like laptop layouts in any screen-reader.
I don't know where or how your are looking at commands but you appear to somehow be looking at them incorrectly. Are you using the quick key reference in help> In that reference, commands are given as desktop layout, then on the next line laptop, then touch gesture, if any.
Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: anthony borg
Hi gene
Many thanks for your prompt reply, yes I guess as you said I have to change to laptop mode,
To read the current line I use the NVDA key plus down arrow as you explained, but it keeps reading the whole page as well.
I hope you will be able to understand what I mean.
Best regards
Anthony
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io [mailto:nvda@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf
Of Gene New Zealand
hi
how are you driving nvda on the computer and is your keyboard layout set to desktop or laptop? the default if i remember is desktop and can be changed under the keyboard settings in NVDA.
Are you arrowing down line by line with the down arrow key? or do you want it to read the current line? it is the nvda key + up arrow key to read the current line with a desktop.
I am also guessing in the document formatting section of nvda you have the following checked. for example line numbers checked. Uncheck it then tab down to the ok button then press the enter key. NVDA might have to be restarted for it to take affect. Then try it again.
Gene nz
On 8/06/2017 8:01 PM, anthony borg wrote:
-- Check out my website for NVDA tutorials and other blindness related material at http://www.accessibilitycentral.net Regardless of where you are in New Zealand if you are near one of the APNK sites you can use a copy of the NVDA screen reader on one of their computers. To find out which locations (or location) is near to you please visit http://www.aotearoapeoplesnetwork.org/content/partner-libraries (Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa). To find an NVDA certified expert near you, please visit the following link https://certification.nvaccess.org/. The certification page contains the official list of NVDA certified individuals from around the world, who have sat and successfully passed the NVDA expert exam.
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