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                 USING JAWS WITH WORD PROCESSORS

Special JAWS configuration files can greatly enhance the power of
your system.  Configuration files can be created by the user,
putting the power of JAWS into your hands.  We have created a few
of these files for you, this documentation explains some of their
features.  When this configuration is loaded it may effect your
voice parameters (speed, volume, pitch, etc.).  If you do not
like the new voice parameters simply set them back to the way you
do like them and then save the file on the disk using the same
name.  This will save the old macros, frames, and other
configuration parameters along with your new voice settings all
in one configuration file.  Use the config file menu save option
to save the configuration on the disk (enter control-/ to enter
the menus, C for the config file menus, S for save, type in the
name of the file and press return).  Remember the file name can
include the disk drive and subdirectory, to be sure it gets saved
in the correct place.  The bat files are designed to load the
config files from the JAWS subdirectory on the same disk as your
word processor.  For example, when it asks for file name enter
"\JAWS\WP42.JCF" and press enter.

There may be a few more macros defined than we have documented
here, since we can update the config file as the need arises.
Refer to the "Macro Identify" menu for a complete list, and use
the "Macro Revise" menu's editor to see what each macro does.
For Toshiba laptops you may need to substitute alt-end for alt-
numpad 5, and control-up arrow for control-num pad 5, since they
do not have a numeric pad with the 5 key.  You may also
substitute the word "shift" instead of "zero" or "insert", since
the Toshiba uses the shift key to modify the "speech pad"
functions.  For example, an insert-up arrow on a desk-top
computer is equivalent to shift-up arrow on the Toshiba.

Using JAWS with WORD PERFECT VERSION 4.2 and 5.0

There is a special JAWS configuration file for use with Word
Perfect.  It is named "WP42.JCF".  The "JCF" is the standard
configuration file extension and it stands for "JAWS Config
File".  Configuration files are used to record and save things
like macro keys and frame monitoring positions, things that make
using the application software easier, quicker, and more
enjoyable.  This file contains the following special features:

Frame Monitoring, position row 25 column 1.  If data in row 25
and columns 1 through 10 changes JAWS will speak all of row 25.
Row 25 is where most of the prompts and questions appear, and
these will be spoken automatically.

To create a similar monitoring feature:  Move the JAWS cursor to
row 25 column 1, press zero-9 (zero key on the numpad, 9 key on
the numbers row), then create a frame with top row=25, bottom row
= 25, left column = 1, right column = 80.  To create such a frame
press the menu key (control /), then "F" for Frames, "R" for
Revise, then respond to the questions appearing on the screen to
input the frame number (e.g. 200), top row (25), bottom row (25),
left column (1), right column (80), and "accept" (press enter).
Now you have created a frame of the proper size and location and
told JAWS to monitor it (speak the frame if the data changes).

Macro key for use with Revealed Codes Mode:  Word Perfect has a
revealed codes mode (alt F3) to display the hidden control codes
contained in the document, such things as tab stops, page breaks,
and hard carriage returns.  When alt F3 is pressed the screen
splits in half, the bottom half has the revealed codes and a
special cursor.  We have provided a macro key, alt-numpad 5 (or
alt-end for Toshibas), to find this special cursor and speak the
word it is pointing to.  This macro key actually aligns the JAWS
cursor with the revealed codes cursor, then you can use the
regular speech pad keys to read the screen in its vicinity.  If
you hold down the alt key and press the arrow keys you will move
the Revealed Codes cursor, then press alt-numpad 5 to read the
word it is on.  Pressing alt-delete will delete the character or
code the cursor is on.  Pressing enter or F7 will exit Revealed
Codes mode.


Macros for the Spell Checker:  A control-numpad 5 (or control-up
arrow) will read the word that the spell checker has highlighted.
A control-down arrow will read the first choice of alternative
words that the spell checker puts up on line 15.  In either case
JAWS will not only read the data but will also position the JAWS
cursor on the word.  Then the data can be spelled or reviewed in
detail.  If you want to substitute one of the alternate choices
simply press the letter of the choice displayed on the screen.
If you want to edit the word press "4" to select edit, then turn
on the PC cursor and edit the text.

A control-period/delete (the JAWS position key on the numpad)
will announce the page, line, and column position of the cursor
in the document.  This appears on line 25.

NOTE:  This config file is designed for use with a monochrome
video card.  If you are using a color card you may have to change
the type of enhancement being searched for in the macro that
finds and reads the enhanced word (control-up arrow).  To tell if
your machine is color or maybe thinks it is color load JAWS and
press zero-5 (zero key on the numpad, five key above the "R").
If it says "NORMAL" IT IS MONOCHROME, if it says "WHITE ON BLACK"
or some other colors then it is color. Some computers think they
are color but actually look monochrome, such as some Zenith
models and the ATT 6300.

Remember that the colors or enhancements can be changed, and
sometimes even the revealed codes cursor can be different than we
have planned for in this config file.  Be prepared to edit these
macros to suit the particular machine or version or environment
you are working in.  JAWS makes this easy to do if you invest a
little time in learning.

The file named "WPJ42.BAT" is a batch file designed to
automatically load the Word Perfect configuration file into JAWS
subdirectory and then run Word Perfect.  When you exit WordPerf a
default configuration will be loaded, assuming DOS can find all
the appropriate files.  Look at this batch file for ideas on
creating and loading your own config files.  This batch file
should be copied into the Word Perfect subdirectory and invoked
or run from there.  It can also be modified to suit your
particular needs, assuming you know something about DOS and batch
files.

If your machine is color use "WP42C.JCF" and "WP42C.BAT" to run
it.  If these are not on your disk then use the same files as for
monochrome, but use the control-up arrow macro to read the mis-
spelled word in the spell checker (instead of control-numpad 5).

If you are using Word Perfect 5.0 then use the config file named
"WP50.JCF" and the batch file named "WPJ50.BAT".  If your machine
is color use "WP50C.JCF" and "WPJ50C.BAT" to run it.

Be sure to copy the appropriate batch file over to the
subdirectory where Word Perfect is, or put the JAWS subdirectory
into the path command.
                  USING JAWS WITH FIRST CHOICE

Henter-Joyce now has a cassette-based training session for people
using JAWS with First Choice.  We are always adding to this
session so please call for details.  Our phone numbers are 813-
576-5658 or toll-free 800-969-5658.

Here is a summary of the JAWS macro keys for the First Choice
configuration.  For Toshiba laptops you may need to substitute
the word "shift" instead of "zero" or "insert", since the Toshiba
does not have a numeric pad and the JAWS keys are laid out
differently.

Alt⌐numpad 5 reads the current highlighted selection in the menu.
alt-end does the same for Toshibas.
Alt⌐down arrow moves the selection down to the next choice in the
menu and reads it.
Alt⌐up arrow moves the selection up to the previous choice in the
menu and reads it.
Alt⌐page up reads the title of the menu currently displayed on
the screen.
Control⌐numpad 5 or Control-up arrow reads the misspelled word in
the spell checker.
Control⌐Position (delete key on the numpad) reads the line and
page number in the word processor, or the row and column number
in the spreadsheet.
Zero⌐page down reads line 25 of the screen, usually there is some
helpful information there.
Alt-left arrow or right arrow moves to the previous or next menu
and reads the menu title.
Insert-function key 1-10 reads the title of the menu that this
key will invoke, without actually invoking it.

To execute First Choice, use the batch file named "FIRSTJ.BAT".
Copy this batch file from your JAWS disk to your First Choice
disk or subdirectory, or include the JAWS subdirectory in the
PATH command.  Type "FIRSTJ" to execute the batch file. It will
load a special JAWS configuration file named "FIRST.JCF" and a
special JAWS Dictionary file named "FIRST.JDF", then it will run
First Choice.  When you exit First choice the batch file will
load a default JAWS configuration named "JAWS.JCF" and a default
dictionary file named "JAWS.JDF".

When you first execute First Choice the Main Menu will appear.
Alt-numpad 5 will read the current choice, Alt⌐down arrow or up
arrow will move and speak the new choice.  Press enter to invoke
or make the selection.

After making a selection from the main menu you will enter a
section of First Choice, such as the word processor.  A list of
menu titles will appear on line one.  Read this line with insert-
end, or insert-function key to read the specific menu title.
Select one of these menus by pressing F1 thur F6.  When you press
one of these function keys a pull⌐down menu will appear on the
screen, overlaying the text that was there.  To read the
highlighted choice use
Alt¬numpad 5. Alt up arrow moves the selection up and
speaks,Alt⌐down arrow moves the selection down and speaks.
Alt¬page up reads the title of the currently displayed menu,
Alt¬right arrow moves the menu choice to the right, Alt⌐left
arrow moves the menu to the left, then use Alt⌐page up to read
the new menu name.

To use the spell Checker in the word processor, press F3 for
Features, then Alt⌐down arrow to read selection number 2 from the
menu, and press enter.  First choice will check the document in
memory and put the first misspelled word on the screen in reverse
video.  Use Control⌐numpad 5 or control-up arrow key to find and
speak the misspelled word.  If you are using a color computer you
may need to change the Control-up arrow macro to search for the
appropriate color.
Use Alt⌐numpad 5, Alt⌐down arrow and Alt⌐up arrow to read the
choices in the spell checker menu.

Alt⌐numpad 5, which reads the menu selection,  is a macro key
that searches up from the bottom of the screen for a special
graphic character (decimal 16) that is used to visually point to
the menu choice  currently selected.  After the special graphic
character is  found the macro turns on Fields (zero-numrow 6) and
says the  entire enhanced field (Say Word), then turns Fields
off.  The  result is that the enhanced choice is spoken.
This could have been done simpler, by searching for the
enhancement itself, but then it would have to be changed to work
on a color machine.

Alt⌐Up Arrow and Alt⌐down Arrow are similar to
Alt¬NumPad 5, but the first thing they do is the appropriate
arrow key function to move the selection bar (alt⌐up arrow or
alt⌐down arrow).  After the selection has been moved by First
Choice the macro continues and ultimately speaks the new enhanced
choice.

If you want a macro to search for an extended ASCII or graphic
character, as we did in the macro above, you should use the"Macro
Revise" menu to record it.  If you start your macro recording
with the Zero⌐2 key the graphic character may not get recorded
properly.

First choice is fond of using three graphic symbols to represent
the enter key in messages to the user.  These symbols are graphic
17, graphic 196, and graphic  217.  We have put a "rule" in the
dictionary so JAWS will say "enter" when it encounters these
symbols.  Be sure the file named "FIRST.JDF" is loaded if you
want to take advantage of this rule.  It should be loaded
automatically by the batch file named "FIRSTJ.BAT".

When you choose from the main menu, "Get and existing file"the
file names will be put up on the screen and the PC cursor will be
on the prompt asking "Which file?".  An easy way to view and
select the file is to do a "Say line" or a "Next line" (zero⌐up
arrow or down arrow) with the PC cursor turned on. Each time you
press the next line key a new file name will appear next to the
prompt and it will be spoken.  You can press up or down arrow and
it will say the new file name, a right or left arrow will also
change the file name but you must do a "Say line"to read it.

If you notice that Next word and Prior word are not working
consistently change the cursor routing to "controls" instead of
"singles".  Press Zero-numrow 7 to change this parameter.

Different versions of First Choice may use different symbols or
color enhancements.  If so, you will have to modify the macros
described here to suit the different version.  The First Choice-
JAWS training tapes are very helpful, we have gotten a lot of
good comments on them, and come with a money-back guarantee.
please call for a current price as we are always adding to and
revising them.

USING JAWS WITH PFS PRO WRITE

We also have a cassette-based training session for ProWrite
specifically for JAWS users.  It is 3 (or more) 1-hour cassettes.
What follows is a summary of the information on the tapes.

The file named "PROWRITE.JCF" should be used.  It has macros
similar to the First Choice configuration described above.  Here
is a summary of the macro keys and their functions:

Alt⌐numpad 5 reads the current highlighted selection in the menu.
alt-end does the same for Toshiba lap tops that don't have a
numpad.
Alt⌐down arrow moves the selection down to the next choice in the
menu and reads it.
Alt⌐up arrow moves the selection up to the previous choice in the
menu and reads it.
Alt⌐numpad 9 reads the title of the menu currently displayed on
the screen.
Control⌐numpad 5 or Control-up arrow reads the misspelled word in
the spell checker.
Control⌐Position (delete key on the num pad) reads the line and
page number in the word processor.
Zero⌐page down reads line 25 of the screen, usually there is some
helpful information there.
Alt-left arrow or right arrow moves to the previous or next menu
and reads the menu title.
Insert-function key 1-10 reads the title of the menu that this
key will invoke, without actually invoking it.

There may be a few more macros defined than we have documented
here, since we can update the config file as the need arises.
Refer to the "Macro Identify" menu for a complete list, and use
the "Macro Revise" menu's editor to see what each macro does.

To execute Prowrite, use the batch file named "PWJ.BAT". Copy
this batch file from your JAWS disk to your Prowrite disk or
subdirectory, or include the JAWS subdirectory in the PATH
command.  Type "PWJ" to execute the batch file. It will load a
special JAWS configuration file named
"PROWRITE.JCF"and a special JAWS Dictionary file named
"PROWRITE.JDF".  then it will run Prowrite.  When you exit
Prowrite the batch file will load a default JAWS configuration
named "JAWS.JCF" and a default dictionary file named "JAWS.JDF".

When you first execute Prowrite the Main Menu will appear. Alt-
numpad 5 will read the current choice, Alt⌐down arrow or up arrow
will move and speak the new choice.  Press enter to invoke or
make the selection.

After making a selection from the main menu you will enter a
section of Prowrite, such as the word processor.  A list of menu
titles will appear on line one.  Read this line with insert-
numpad 1, or insert-function key to read the specific menu title.
Select one of these menus by pressing F1 thur F6.  When you press
one of these function keys a pull⌐down menu will appear on the
screen, overlaying the text that was there.  To read the
highlighted choice use Alt¬numpad 5. Alt up arrow moves the
selection up and speaks,Alt⌐down arrow moves the selection down
and speaks.  Alt¬page up reads the title of the currently
displayed menu, Alt¬right arrow moves the menu choice to the
right, Alt⌐left arrow moves the menu to the left, then use
Alt⌐page up to read the new menu name.

To use the spell Checker press F5 for Dictionary.  Make a
selection from the menu, Prowrite will check the document in
memory and put the first misspelled word on the screen in reverse
video.  Use Control⌐numpad 5 or control-up arrow key to find and
speak the misspelled word.  If you are using a color computer you
may need to change the Control-up arrow macro to search for the
appropriate color.
Use Alt⌐numpad 5, Alt⌐down arrow and Alt⌐up arrow to read the
choices in the spell checker menu.

Alt⌐numpad 5, which reads the menu selection,  is a macro key
that searches up from the bottom of the screen for a special
graphic character (decimal 16) that is used to visually point to
the menu choice  currently selected.  After the special graphic
character is  found the macro turns on Fields (zero-numrow 6) and
says the  entire enhanced field (Say Word), then turns Fields
off.  The  result is that the enhanced choice is spoken.
This could have been done simpler, by searching for the
enhancement itself, but then it would have to be changed to work
on a color machine.

Alt⌐Up Arrow and Alt⌐down Arrow are similar to
Alt¬NumPad 5, but the first thing they do is the appropriate
arrow key function to move the selection bar (alt⌐up arrow or
alt⌐down arrow).  After the selection has been moved by Prowrite
the macro continues and ultimately speaks the new enhanced
choice.

If you want a macro to search for an extended ASCII or graphic
character, as we did in the macro above, you should use the"Macro
Revise" menu to record it.  If you start your macro recording
with the Zero⌐2 key the graphic character may not get recorded
properly.

Prowrite is fond of using three graphic symbols to represent  the
enter key in messages to the user.  These symbols are graphic 17,
graphic 196, and graphic  217.  We have put a "rule" in the
dictionary so JAWS will say "enter" when it encounters these
symbols.  Be sure the file named "FIRST.JDF" is loaded if you
want to take advantage of this rule.  It should be loaded
automatically by the batch file named "PWJ.BAT".

Special features of the prowrite Jaws configuration:

Monitoring row 24 column 15 to say "inserting" when insert mode
is turned on, by pressing the alt-insert key.  It will say
"blank" when insert mode is turned off.

Monitoring row 24 column 43 to say "bold" or "under" when the
cursor stops on a character that has one of these enhancements.
The enhancement will be spoken only when the change takes place,
not every time it stops on an enhanced character.  When the
cursor stops on a normal un-enhanced character it will say
"blank".  You may want to turn off Speech Pad Interruptable
(control/, v, p, i, f, enter, alt- escape) to hear this more
consistently and clearly.

Control-B (bold-word) and control-U (underline word) macro keys
to say the word the cursor moves to.  Now you can enhance (bold
or underline) a group of words, when the cursor moves
automatically to the next word it will be spoken automatically.

Macro key control-W deletes the word the cursor is on then reads
the next word, the one the cursor moves to.  This makes it easy
to delete a group of words, just keep pressing control-W until
you hear the word you do not want to delete.

Control-L macro key, deletes the line the cursor is on, then
reads the new line, similar to Delete Word above.

Macro keys insert-Tab and Shift-Tab: use these when reading
through the formatted screens, like the "Print working copy"
menu.  It will read the name and current value of the field.

the Help window frame is frame 102, use the JAWS Frame Revise
menu to see the boundaries.  It is possible that this window
frame will change size depending on the version of ProWrite
software.  If you find that words are being cut off or other
garbage-words are being spoken you might try adjusting the size
of frame 102 to fit the visible window boundaries.  Macro key F1
activates this window frame to limit reading to the help window.
Macro key "escape" re-activates frame 0 when you exit help mode.

When you press the F1 key to get help JAWS will automatically
start reading the help screen.  Press the control or alt keys to
stop the reading, just like when using "Say All".  Refer to the
Prowrite training tapes for more help with Help.

Insert-E macro key, finds the graphic symbol for "enter" (ASCII
17, 196, 217) on the screen and speaks the frame that it is in,
thus  speaking the accompanying error or warning message.  Use
this macro when you are not sure what is going on.  If the
message cannot be found it will beep and read the status line,
then you will know there is no warning message.

This macro only works properly if we have defined all the frames
for all the windows that may pop up.  There are probably a few
more of these windows that we have not encountered yet, if you
find that the insert-E macro does not work properly it is
probably because JAWS is not reading the correct window.  The
defined frames are listed below.

Prowrite frames, 2/24/90,
Frame number- top, bottom, left, right:

157-11, 13, 22, 59
156- 5, 15, 16, 65
155- 11, 15, 14, 68
154- 8, 15, 34, 69
153- 16, 16, 13, 68
151- 17, 17, 13, 74
149- 14, 18, 08, 73
147- 16, 19, 14, 57
145- 16, 20, 37, 74
143- 20, 22, 11, 71
142- 24, 24, 43, 48
141- 24, 24, 15, 23
139- 24, 24, 01, 80
135- 25, 25, 01, 80
199- 25, 25, 01, 80

There are also several other frames defined, starting about 113
up to 126, but these are replaced or super-ceded by the above
frames with higher numbers.

If the insert-E macro is not reading the frame properly just
create a frame around the window area that should be read.
Remember that frames have to follow certain rules:  the frame
with the highest number will have priority, the cursor can be in
more than one frame at a time, the frame with the highest number
will be spoken by this macro.  You must carefully pick the
boundaries of the frame, let the macro place the JAWS cursor at
the bottom right corner of the frame, i.e. where the JAWS cursor
stops  should be considered the bottom to include the data you
want to be read.

Then select a number for this frame.  The bottom row should be
above (smaller number) than all other frames with smaller
numbers, and the right column should be less (smaller number)
than all other frames with smaller numbers.  In other words the
bottom right corner should not be "in" any other frame that has a
higher priority.  The bottom right corner by definition is where
the JAWS cursor stops upon executing the insert-E macro key.