Optimising the Power of JAWS for Windows and Microsoft Word.
For many years, Microsoft Word has been the industry standard and leader for word processing documents. It still is the “go to” application for creating visually appealing accessible documents. This is why the support within the JAWS screen-reader for this application provides the blind user with some incredible tools to gain the most from it. But how do you unlock that power? Our online course, “A Word in Your Ear”, will show you how.
Why This Course Matters.
Creating Microsoft Word documents requires attention to key elements:
- Presentation: As a blind professional, you want to feel confident that your documents are visually impressive, leaving no need for colleagues to “make allowances” for poor formatting. This course will help you achieve that level of professionalism.
- Productivity: Screen-reading technology can make tasks more time-consuming. Learning to leverage JAWS for fast navigation, efficient formatting, and quick access to information is crucial for success.
- Accessibility: Advocating for accessible content starts with leading by example. This course will ensure your documents are a benchmark in accessibility, showcasing how it’s done right.
“A Word in Your Ear” equips you with the skills to meet these challenges. Whether you’re crafting a newsletter or managing complex professional documents, you’ll learn to work efficiently with two exceptional tools: JAWS and Microsoft Word.
Originally developed in 2018, this course has been fully updated to reflect the latest enhancements in Microsoft Word and accessibility features. For the first time, text transcripts accompany the audio lessons, making the course even more inclusive.
The course includes the following sections:
- Introduction.
- Configuring Essential Aspects of Word for Greater Accessibility and Usability.
- Configuring JAWS Settings to Announce Incorrectly Spelled Words.
- Switching to Draft View for Optimum Accessibility.
- Essential JAWS Quick Settings.
- Getting Help with Tell Me.
- Opening and Saving Documents Efficiently.
- Selecting Text with JAWS Placemarkers.
- Examining the Content of the Clipboard.
- Beginning Work With Formatting.
- Changing Colours.
- What Is An Accessible Document?
- Line Spacing.
- Indented Paragraphs.
- Text Alignment.
- A Brief Look At the Speech and Sounds Manager.
- Bulleted and Numbered Lists.
- Headings.
- Quick Navigation Keys.
- Three Methods of Spell Checking.
- An Introduction to Tables.
- The Calendar Template.
- Forms, Enabling the Developer Tab.
- Forms, Edit Fields.
- Forms, Check Boxes.
- Forms, Combo Boxes.
- Forms, Fully Protected.
- Forms, Protecting Specific Sections.
- Forms, Custom Labels.
- Forms, Templates.
- Audio Transcription.
Who is the Course For?
“A Word in Your Ear” is ideally suited to anyone who already understands the basic concepts of word processing and who wishes to further their knowledge in this area. It will also benefit I T professionals who have an elementary understanding of screen-reading but who want to provide a greater level of support to blind people, such as other colleagues they are working with.
Course Prerequisites.
As can be seen from the list of topics above, many subjects are covered. It is therefore important that you have:
- Good keyboarding skills;
- Knowledge of how to undertake basic word processing features, such as to select (or highlight) text, printing, spell checking, etc;
- JAWS for Windows version 22 through to 2025;
- Microsoft Office 365 or Word 2019;
How to Purchase.
A Word in Your Ear is priced £80 which is approximately 98 American Dollars.
Conclusion.
Take control of your word processing with “A Word in Your Ear” and unlock the full power of JAWS and Microsoft Word. Whether you’re aiming to elevate your professional skills or create flawless, accessible documents, this course has you covered. With expert guidance and flexible access, this training is an invaluable investment in your productivity and accessibility expertise.