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<font size="+1">I downloaded the JAWS trial version. I had an 11
page pamphlet to help me figure out how to use it in Word and PDF.
Even easier than NVDA (with 170 pages of confusing commands). <br>
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Outlook and Firefox were another matter. More research to use
more of the trial time. Very confusing. <br>
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I have never used the keyboard shortcuts - because they always end
up the long way around for me. Often deleting documents instead
of saving them, or turning off the computer instead of opening a
document. This is not going to be easy.<br>
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I think JAWS is my better option. Though the price is
astronomical. I intend to learn Braille so I can function without
my sight. I also have drastic hearing loss, so the low toned male
voice of the JAWS demo was difficult for me to understand clearly.
I know there are female voices for the full version. By learning
JAWS and Braille, it will open a door to refreshable Braille in
the future.<br>
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Now if I can just get the fog and eye pain to quit, I might can
focus. At least it isn't stabbing pain today. I just feel like I
am looking through a white sheet, and my eye feels irritated. <br>
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My vision field has also drastically shrunk again. Looking
forward to the phone call tomorrow, and hoping for a real
diagnosis and prognosis.<br>
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Have a good evening.<br>
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