Using Focus 40 Braille Display to do Math Work in Word with Jaws, Kim demonstrates commands in WORD using FOCUS 40 Braille display exclusively. She can control her computer and complete her math work in WORD with just the display.

Here are some essential commands for using the Focus 40 Braille Display to do math in Microsoft Word:

Basic Navigation to braille Math Work in WORD

  • Move to the next wordDot 5 + Dot 6 + Space
  • Move to the previous wordDot 2 + Dot 3 + Space
  • Move to the next lineDot 4 + Dot 5 + Space
  • Move to the previous lineDot 1 + Dot 2 + Space

Selecting Text with Focus 40 Braille Display

  • Select a wordDot 5 + Dot 6 + Space + Dot 7
  • Select a lineDot 4 + Dot 5 + Space + Dot 7

Math Commands using Focus 40 Braille Display

  • Insert an equationAlt + = (use the Braille display to type Alt + =)
  • Navigate within an equation: Use the same navigation commands as above to move through the equation.

Editing and Formatting for Math Work in Word

  • Bold textCtrl + B (use the Braille display to type Ctrl + B)
  • Italicize textCtrl + I
  • Underline textCtrl + U
Kim using the Focus 40 Display for math
Kim using the Focus 40 Display for math

Using JAWS with Math

  • Read the current equationInsert + 5
  • Move to the next equationCtrl + Alt + Right Arrow
  • Move to the previous equationCtrl + Alt + Left Arrow

These commands will help you efficiently navigate, select, and edit mathematical content in Word using the Focus 40 Braille Display.

Calculator commands: with JAWS

Basic Navigation

  • Read the current displayInsert + Up Arrow
  • Read the previous calculationInsert + Shift + Up Arrow
  • Move to the next buttonTab
  • Move to the previous buttonShift + Tab

Performing Calculations in Windows Calculator

  • Clear entryDelete
  • Clear allEsc
  • EqualsEnter

Memory Functions

  • Store in memoryCtrl + M
  • Recall from memoryCtrl + R
  • Clear memoryCtrl + L
  • Add to memoryCtrl + P
  • Subtract from memoryCtrl + Q

These commands will help you efficiently navigate and perform calculations using the Windows Calculator with JAWS12.

By Dr Denise

I and my team have a passion for teaching blind and low vision children and adults how to become independent in all areas through the use of technology and other blind skills.