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Re: Preferred mode for JAWS users?

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From: Steve Green
Date: Jun 19, 2018 9:09AM

Yes, the default is Auto.

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Sent: 19 June 2018 16:09
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Preferred mode for JAWS users?

I am not aware of any data on this. I would say though, that it is my belief that most JAWS users do not change their default settings, so they tend to use it as JAWS sets it. I think Auto is the default -- but not positive.

I tend to use semi-auto because I like the control, but I don't think I am a typical user.

Dave



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Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 8:38 AM
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Subject: [WebAIM] Preferred mode for JAWS users?

Does anyone have a sense of what mode most JAWS users prefer: Manual Forms Mode, Auto Forms Mode, or Semi-Auto Forms mode? I had heard a while back from one JAWS user that experienced users of the software preferred Manual, but that was just one person and was quite a while ago, so I wonder if that is really true, and if it may have changed as sites increasingly use ARIA composite widgets. Any data on this anywhere?

Best,
Rob