[NFBCS] question about Google Docs

[Curtis Chong]

Greetings:

There are a couple of things to note with respect to the G Suite line of
products which includes Google Docs.

First, you really need to be using the most current versions of both JAWS
and Google Chrome. Any improvements that are going to happen regarding the
interaction of these two programs will not be applied to older versions.

Secondly, as of right now, in Google Docs, screen reader accessibility needs
to be on and braille support needs to be off.

I have learned a lot about Google Docs and other Google products lately.
Roger Benz from Google provided us with quite a bit of information at this
year's meeting of the NFB in Computer Science. While it isn't perfect, it is
much better than it was a few years ago.Recordings of that meeting are now
available to NFBCS members.

I hope this helps. If not, send me email privately.

Cordially,

Curtis Chong

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From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Campbell via
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Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 7:18 AM
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Cc: Elizabeth Campbell <batescampbell at gmail.com>
Subject: [NFBCS] question about Google Docs

Hello again listers,
I am writing regarding a question I have about Google Docs. is anyone aware
of changes that might affect accessibility? I'm having difficulty with
navigating when I am trying to write articles. I don't think JAWS is
following the cursor. I'm using the latest version of JAWS and the latest
Chrome version. I remember Google recommending that we use Firefox, but I
have problems wiht that browser crashing.
If anyone has suggestions, please pass them along. We use the GSuite
platform where I work, and I submit my news stories using Google Docs.
Yesterday, when I had this problem, I emailed an article to my editor with
the Word document attached.
Thanks.
Liz

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