[stylist] punctuation

Tue Nov 9 21:18:57 UTC 2010

Another thing is not reading at top speed. I know a lot of Jaws users -- 
well, screen reader users -- who listen with their screen reader at a 
very high rate of speed. This is fine for leisure reading or skimming, 
but I have my doubts that most of us can pick up subtle pronunciation 
differences that way. I've picked up many errors that Spell Check would 
never flag when reading at the default speed. Things like "to many" 
instead of "too many" are possible to hear.
Donna

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On 11/9/2010 3:41 PM, Judith Bron wrote:
> Let me agree with Bridget and give you an example of something that 
> just happened.  I'm re-reading a long document.  I caught a quote mark 
> at the beginning of a line where it wasn't appropriate.  Guuys, 
> re-reading and keeping your ears tuned to your document is the optimum 
> editing help.  I compare it to the sighted seeing that red line under 
> a word.  Judith
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>> Jean,
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>> I only use the punctuation option with JAWS when editing.  It is way too
>> annoying for other purposes.  It is helpful, though, when trying to
>> catch those punctuation errors.
>>
>> Again, using Braille allows you to catch all those errors just like
>> those using vision can, but if you are like me and do not own a
>> refreshable Braille device, we use JAWS.  As a student (especially a
>> creative writing student) I have to pay extra attention to spelling and
>> grammar.  With grammar, a lot of this comes with knowing and
>> understanding grammar rules so I try to study up on this for help.  I am
>> able, however, to use JAWS to try to catch those errors and such.  It
>> took a little adjustment, but I am now use to paying attention with my
>> ears to pick up on possible errors along with what tools JAWS has to
>> assist in this.  For papers, stories and as editor for my affiliate's
>> newsletter, I use JAWS, and usually I manage to catch what spelling and
>> grammar errors there are.  I don't always catch everything, but then
>> again, neither do those using their sight.
>>
>> I am no expert, by any means, but I have managed to use JAWS to edit.
>> Again, sometime soon, I believe Robert plans on having a guest for our
>> monthly phone meeting who can help us discover tools for using JAWS when
>> editing.
>>
>> My one piece of advice is that whether you use JAWS, Braille or sight,
>> pay careful attention as you write and proof read.  It may take time,
>> but it will be worth it in the end.
>>
>> Bridgit
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