[blindlaw] Skype

Tue Feb 12 00:17:39 UTC 2019

Dr. Harper,

First, it is important to know which version of Skype you are running and
also to be sure you mean Skype and not Skype for Business.  Also, being up
to the latest version of JAWS is a good idea.  Although part of Freedom's
web page was quoted elsewhere, it has more to say about Skype versions and
such and I am including that below:

(Begin Excerpt)
Skype now offers three options on Windows 10.
1.You can continue using Skype Classic which is version 7 and works very
well with JAWS. Note that support for Skype Classic has ended as of November
2018, so you will eventually be required to update. Visit the Skype website
for more details.
2.You can download and install the new Desktop version 8, which is now
supported in JAWS. See details below.
3.You can install the Universal App from the Microsoft Store. However, this
is the least accessible at this time and we recommend you install Skype 8
for the best support.

For users moving to Skype 8, please be certain to download the version
referred to as "Skype for Windows" which works well on Windows 10. Note that
the Universal App we are not recommending is referred to as "Skype for
Windows 10".

For those using Skype version 8, we have added some additional keystrokes to
help with navigation since these options are not offered in Skype. These
commands are:
.Move to the chat entry field: CTRL+INSERT+E
.Move to the chat history list: CTRL+INSERT+Y
.Move to the conversations list: CTRL+INSERT+N
.Exit the active conversation: CTRL+INSERT+B

You can also use the JAWS commands INSERT+W and INSERT+H while focused on
Skype for a list of most of the keyboard commands you would want to know
when using Skype. For a full list from Microsoft, please visit the Skype
Hotkeys Web Page.

Tip: You can assign a keystroke such as ALT+CTRL+S to the Skype icon on the
Desktop to quickly open Skype to answer an incoming call. If you are in
another application and you receive an incoming call alert, you can press
your shortcut keystroke to open Skype, press INSERT+UP ARROW or INSERT+TAB
to read the caller information, and then press CTRL+SHIFT+P or use TAB to
choose Answer or Decline.
(End Excerpt)

This information is in the "What's New" section of the "JAWS Headquarters"
option within Web Resources on the Help Menu.  Please remember that as the
web page indicates, there are more keys that are provided by Skype that are
not listed here.

I know that Doug Lee, who is on this list, has also done some work with
Skype and he may have suggestions as well.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul Harpur via
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Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 3:34 PM
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Cc: Paul Harpur <p.harpur at law.uq.edu.au>
Subject: [blindlaw] Skype

Has anyone found a way to answer calls using short cut keys in the latest
version of Skype?  Our IT peple are not finding anything helpful and before
I escalate it and look stupid I wanted to check if anyone has found an
answer.

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