[nabs-l] Excel: Charts and Graphs with JAWS 17

[Arielle Silverman]

In older versions of Excel, the chart would auto-select. I don't know
if that is still the case with newer versions of Excel or if a sighted
person needs to click the chart element you want to label. Generally
when I create charts, I use sighted help anyway to make sure that the
axes are visually scaling correctly so that differences in the heights
of columns are apparent. I prefer to enter the data and then ask a
sighted person for ten minutes of help making a chart. The sighted
helper doesn't necessarily need to be an Excel whiz but should know
the basics-even a family member or friend over the phone could help
you if you email your paper to them. That said, if someone has figured
outhow to make an Excel chart completely independently that was
acceptable to a sighted instructor or other audience, I'd love to
learn.
Best, Arielle

On 3/5/16, Alonza Harris via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Christina, to find the axis, the chart must first be selected. You can
> add axes titles by going to the chart tools design tab on the ribon, click
> the add chart elements button, (this should be the first option once you
> reach the lower ribon section. When you click this button, a list of options
> will appear. Arrow down, until JFW anounces: "Axis titles submenu." In the
> same way, you can add your own axis by following steps similar to the ones I
>  described above. This will require sighted help.
> Sincerely
>
>
>
> Alonza.
>
>> On Mar 5, 2016, at 4:37 PM, Christina Moore via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Thank you Arielle.
>> These are charts I am creating, at times using external data that I copy
>> in to the sheet.
>> How do I find the axes?
>>
>> God Bless,
>> Christina
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Arielle Silverman via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Sat, 5 Mar 2016 12:02:25 -0800
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Excel: Charts and Graphs with JAWS 17
>>
>> Hi Christina,
>> As far as I know, it's not possible to label a chart that someone else
>> has created using JAWS.  Excel charts usually have a sheet associated
>> with them that contains the actual data.  You can try opening the chart
>> and then pressing control-page up or page down to see if there is a
>> data sheet associated with the chart.  If you are the one creating the
>> chart from scratch, you will create the data worksheet first, insert
>> the chart and then you can click on an axis to label it.
>> I think it may be worthwhile to recruit a reader for jus 15-20 minutes
>> to help with the labeling.
>> Best, Arielle
>>
>> On 3/4/16, Christina Moore via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> Sorry for another message to the list.  I am very new to Excel and
>> while I have had some classes on it, they only covered basics such as
>> budgeting Etc.
>> I am currently trying to figure out how to have JAWS read charts and
>> graphs and to label charts and graphs.  Every time I am on a chart or
>> graph, I find that JAWS does not say anything and so I am unsure how
>> to interact with the chart or graph and label the parts I need to
>> label.
>> If anyone knows where I can find a free very useful resource on Excel
>> with JAWS, please let me know.
>> If you know how to do this, please share those tips too.
>> Thanks.
>> Christina
>>
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