About KeyStrokes: KeyStrokes provides a fully functional on-screen keyboard that you can use to type with the mouse anywhere you would use a normal (hardware) keyboard (applications, dialog boxes, etc.). It also allows you to shift/option/command/control click. KeyStrokes 2 offers intelligent, self-learning, language-independent word prediction, allows you to choose from multiple keyboards, define shortcuts to frequently used text, and many other efficiency improving features. New in KeyStrokes 2.1 are amongst others: improved word prediction, more flexible shortcuts, 100% improved responsiveness, better compatibility with Mac OS 9.1 and Word, a full implementation of functions keys, and multiple keyboards. For a detailed list of new features see below.
About the manual: The file ╥KeyStrokes 2.1 Manual╙, which is in the ╥KeyStrokes documentation╙ folder, contains the most complete documentation including step-by-step explanations of the menus, windows and dialogs of KeyStrokes (including screenshots). It also contains information and URLs for ordering KeyStrokes.
System requirements: Note that KeyStrokes is only available for Macintosh. KeyStrokes requires system 7.1 or later (it has been tested up to and including MacOS 9.1). It runs on any Mac with a PowerPC or 68020 processor or higher. There are separate versions for 68K and PowerPC.
About beta software: This is a beta version of KeyStrokes 2.1 that still may contain some bugs. Take care when trying out this software. Please report bugs to KeyStrokes@niemconsult.com.
New in version 2.1b9:
╖ Added an alphabetic keyboard.
╖ Added the option to label special keys such as return and shift with symbols rather than abbreviations (see File Menu -> General Preferences) on Mac OS 8.1 and higher.
╖ Prepared KeyStrokes for translation to other languages.
╖ When word prediction is turned on and real numbers (e.g., 3.14) are typed no space is appended after typing a period or comma.
╖ Fixed some bugs.
╖ Updated manual.
New in version 2.1b8:
╖ Fixed a bug whereby on a black and white monitor the prediction field would be completely black, covering the suggested words.
New in version 2.1b7:
╖ Now fully compatible with Mac OS 9.1. Previous versions do not work on Mac OS 9.1
╖ Improved type engine (100% more responsive).
╖ Now full compatibility with MS Word and TypeIt4Me 4.8.2.
╖ Much improved word prediction (especially for short words and words with diacritical marks). Now predicts even before typing.
╖ Three keyboards: standard, extended and extended with numeric keypad.
╖ Assign shortcuts to any text (including tabs and returns) of up to 32000 characters.
╖ Separate suggestion lists for words and shortcuts for more efficiency.
╖ Edit words and shortcuts with a double click.
╖ Customize the organization of the keyboard (location of prediction area, showing/hiding of icon button bar).
