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Re: Clarification on forms mode of screen readers

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From: Vemaarapu Venkatesh
Date: Jul 9, 2016 1:07AM

> My first name is Léonie, but you are most welcome :)

> Jaws key + z turns the virtual cursor on/off, but that is not quite the
>same as turning forms mode on/off.


>You should test using both modes, but you should not treat them as
>completely separate things.

>When you test most content, Jaws will be in virtual mode. This means you
>can use the arrow keys or the letter shortcut keys (like h for headings)
>to navigate through the content.

>When you test a form, Jaws will switch between virtual and forms mode
>automatically. If you use the arrow keys or the tab key to move focus to
>a form field, you will hear a sound that indicates Jaws has switched
>into forms mode.

>If you move focus off the field using the arrow keys, Jaws will
>automatically switch back to virtual mode and you will hear the same
>sound again. If you use the tab key to move focus away from the field,
>Jaws will stay in forms mode if focus moves directly to another form
>field. If focus moves to something that isn't a form field, Jaws will
>switch back to virtual mode (and you will hear the same sound again).


>Forms mode is used when you need to use the letter and punctuation keys
>for typing content. When you are in virtual mode, the letter and
>punctuation keys are used for navigating through the content instead.
>You should let Jaws decide when these modes are needed though.

Haha! I will always find "Watson" as more elegant whenever I come across
that name. That's fine Léonie.
The information is quite pretty and elaborative. Now I have to go ahead and
should observe it practically to get the complete overview.
Thank you and have a good time.

Regards,
venkatesh