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tutorials for the blind and visually impaired computer user.

With every challenge, there is a solution.

Below is a list of free computer based tutorials for blind and visually impaired screen reader users.
These concise step by step tutorials cover basics for beginners and act as a well structured reference guide for experts.
Pressing TAB will move to the direct links to the tutorials, or, you can continue reading for brief descriptions. JAWS for Windows and Window-Eyes users can learn the concepts, and keyboard shortcuts for the following applications:

Tutorials.

• Editing with Windows from the keyboard.

  learn the basics of selecting, cutting , copying, pasting, and deleting text, files, and folders.

  This tutorial briefly explains the concepts, lists the essential keystrokes and Offers invaluable information for anyone using a computer, while covering essential tips and tricks for JAWS for Windows and Window-Eyes screen reader users.
  Editing with Windows from the keyboard tutorial.

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• Internet Surfing with JAWS

  This 5 part tutorial will get you up and going online with Freedom Scientific's JAWS for Windows screen reader. We'll learn how to navigate and access specific areas of a Web page. We'll also cover some of the functions of your screen reader that will totally enhance your Internet surfing experience. then we'll dive right into Web browsing using a search engine so you can find the many treasures the internet has to offer.
  This is an interactive tutorial designed to use the concepts you learn as we go. Internet Surfing with JAWS tutorial

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• Outlook Calendar with JAWS.

  After searching high and low for an accessible scheduling calendar, Of course It was right in front of us the whole time. Within the MS Office Suite of programs, MS Outlook features a complete scheduling calendar.

  Learn how to set appointments, meetings and events. you'll never need to buy a calendar again. JAWS for Windows screen reader users can learn how to use the Outlook Calendar with this step by step tutorial.
  MS Outlook Calendar with JAWS tutorial

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• Excel and JAWS tutorial.

  learn how to navigate and create basic and functional Microsoft Excel tables using JAWS for Windows screen reader.

  Use this tutorial as a reference for Excel functions and concepts OR folow the learning exercises to build your own table from the ground up.
  JAWS with Excel made easy! This tutorial also offers a free Excel budget template.
  MS Excel with JAWS tutorial

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• Creating hyper links in MS Word

  Learn how to create hyper links to: other places in a Word document, other files and documents, or Web pages.

  This step by step tutorial will have you creating interactive MS Word documents in no time. Creating hyper links with MS Word tutorial

• JAWS Speach Manager

  Take advantage of the JAWS Speech Manager. This easy to use JAWS feature will identify different font attributes and page elements by altering the JAWS reading voice and automatically announcing colour changes for you.
  In this tutorial you will learn how to customize your own JAWS Speech schemes and how to activate the JAWS Speech Manager on the fly, with one single keystroke.
  JAWS Speech Manager Tutorial

• Deeper into JAWS funtionality - keystrokes, tips and tricks.

  Use this tutorial as a resource for some essential JAWS keystrokes.
  Follow the step by step instructions to get more out of your screen reader including:
  The JAWS cursor, changing JAWS typing echo mode, font type and colour describer + more.
  Deeper into JAWS tutorial.