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Easier Access Features for Macintosh Computers
ILC Reference NO 92:28:019
Item sourced from ILC QLD database
Short Description
To facilitate keyboard access on Macintosh computers, the operating system includes a number of options to allow performance features of the keyboard to be customised to match the skills of the user. Common problems, such as mishits of keys, unwanted strings of letters and mousing difficulties can be overcome by making use of the following features:
(i) The Easy Access Folder
This folder needs to be copied into the Control Panel before the features can be used. If you locate this folder using the Find tool under the File Menu, the Help information will give you insructions on how to make this folder active. After this procedure is completed, the Easy Access folder will be located in the Control panel under the Apple Menu. Adjustable features include;
- Mouse Keys
When switched on, the numeric keypad can be used to perform all mouse functions. Keys 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 move the cursor around the screen. The 5 key operates as the 'click', with 0 and decimal point (.) keys acting as Hold and Release respectively to perform Click and Drag functions.
Useful for people who can access a standard keyboard reliably but have difficulty with a mouse or for those using headpointers or mouthsticks. Mouse Keys can also be used when an external numeric keypad is plugged in if a number pad is not available on the keyboard e.g. Macintosh laptops.
To activate Mouse Keys - Apple menu -> Control Panel -> Easy Access window -> Click 'on' or 'off' (or shortcut by pressing Shift key down five times). In the Easy Access window, the speed of the cursor and reaction time between key press and cursor movement can also be set.
- Slow Keys
This feature instructs the computer not to accept a key as 'pressed' until it has been held down for a specified period of time. The delay in acceptance time can be modified. Putting a check in the Key Click Sound box will give the user auditory feedback on an accepted keypress (-> Easy Access window).
Useful for people with involuntary movements or tremor who accidentally hit keys during typing.
- Stickey Keys
(i)This function, also in Easy Access window, allows the typist to press each key separately when performing multiple key operations. For example, to type a capital letter with Stickey keys on, the Shift key is latched (automatically held down) when it is selected making the next letter typed a capital. As soon as this letter key is released, the Shift key is unlatched.
Useful for one handed or single finger typists or those using a pointing device (mouth/headstick).
(ii) Additionally, other features of Control Panel exist that are able to be modified to enhance access.
-In the Views folder, the user is able to enlarge font type and size of the labels on the desktop making identification of windows and folders easier for those with visual impairment. Choosing between Folder image representation with text labels or text labels only can clarify or 'declutter' a busy screen.
-The Mouse folder allows the speed with which the cursor moves across the screen and the 'double click' speed of the mouse to be adjusted.
(iii) Most Macintosh computers now come loaded with Close View. This is screen magnification software. It allows you to magnify the screen up to 16 times the standard size. Keep in mind that you will not be able to see the whole screen at one time using this feature and that the cursor must be moved to view 'keyhole' sections of the screen. The background and text colours can be modified to form a negative image e.g. white text on black background.
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Price Date: 1/10/1997
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