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From: Morten Tollefsen
Date: Jun 19, 2018 8:29AM

OK, I use manual mode. The main reason is that I have control, know that virtual mode is selected (and quick keys are available). I work faster and make less 'errors' when I have to enter forms mode, and I tested auto forms mode for a couple of months just to be sure that it wasn't just because I've always used manual mode.

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From: WebAIM-Forum < <EMAIL REMOVED> > on behalf of Steve Green < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 4:21:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Preferred mode for JAWS users?

In all our user testing I have never seen anyone use anything other than Auto Forms Mode since it was introduced in JAWS 10. Some people who used JAWS prior to that might prefer Manual Forms Mode but Auto Forms Mode was well received in my experience.

Although Semi-Auto and Manual are still available, I'm not sure why anyone would prefer them.

Steve Green
Managing Director
Test Partners Ltd