Excel for Geometry: create Shapes and label graphs with JAWS

Using Excel for geometry tasks, such as inserting shapes and labeling graphs, can be highly effective, especially for visually impaired students. By leveraging keyboard commands, students can efficiently navigate through Excel’s features. For instance, pressing Alt + N opens the Insert tab, and SH brings up the Shapes menu, allowing users to select and draw shapes. To label a graph, students can use Alt + JC to access the Chart Tools Design tab, followed by A to add chart elements like data labels and titles. These steps not only enhance the learning experience but also demonstrate the power of assistive technology in making complex tasks accessible and manageable

Start at the top of A1 and start adding data in both A and B. Make sure you add a space between you 2 Geometric shapes so they can mirror each other or whatever the assignment requires.

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Here’s how you can insert shapes and label a graph in Excel using keyboard commands:

Excel for Geometry: Create Shapes and Label Graph

Inserting Shapes

1. Open Excel and navigate to the worksheet where you want to insert shapes.
2. Press Alt to activate the ribbon shortcuts.
3. Press N to go to the Insert tab.
4. Press SH to open the Shapes menu.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the shape you want, then press Enter.
6. Click and drag (or use arrow keys) to draw the shape on your worksheet.

Labeling a Graph

1. Select your chart by pressing Ctrl + Arrow keys to navigate to it.
2. Press Alt to activate the ribbon shortcuts.
3. Press JC to go to the Chart Tools Design tab.
4. Press A to open the Add Chart Element menu.
5. Press D to select Data Labels, then choose the desired position using the arrow keys and press Enter.

Adding a Chart Title to Excel for Geometry

1. Select your chart.
2. Press Alt to activate the ribbon shortcuts.
3. Press JC to go to the Chart Tools Design tab.
4. Press A to open the Add Chart Element menu.
5. Press T to add a chart title, then type your title and press Enter.

These steps should help you efficiently create Shapes and label graphs in Excel using keyboard commands. If you need more detailed instructions or have any specific questions, feel free to ask!

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