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Re: Reading tables in JAWS
From: Hewitt,Susan (DSHS)
Date: Feb 4, 2014 2:34PM
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That has not been my observation with JAWS users. Granted, it has a big learning curve so newer users may be unfamiliar with all of its features. But experienced users are not reading every page continuously (in fact I think most rarely do this.) This is why it's important to use semantic markup. It's much easier for the user to navigate the page by heading, or links, or landmarks - whatever helps them find what they're looking for.
As far as tables...can you imagine just arrowing down or reading a large, complex table continuously? Without the JAWS table commands - and a properly marked up table - it easily can become impossible for a user to understand that table..
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JAWS does have a set of "table reading commands," but it is my observation that most users don't know, or use them. Most people just arrow down, or read continuously, I suspect.
Dave
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Subject: [WebAIM] Reading tables in JAWS
Hi all,
I'm trying to better understand how JAWS users read tables. I have my own expectations of what I think JAWS should do, however, these are based on how I view the Web as a sighted user. Any insight as to how actual users of JAWS software scan and read tables is greatly appreciated, as are any links to additional information. (Note that I have reviewed the WebAIM information, WCAG 2.0, various YouTube videos, and a few other random sites.)
Thank you in advance,
Melissa
Melissa Johnson
Senior Instructional Designer | Professional Services | Pearson eCollege
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Pearson
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