Re: [orca-list] Making Selections in General and Combo Boxes in Particular

[Christopher Chaltain <chaltain gmail com>]

I'm not exactly sure what all of the appropriate terms are for the 
different web form objects, but I usually start with the up and down 
arrow keys when in a list or combo box. I almost always start with the 
space-bar and if that doesn't do what I want, I'll use the enter key. 
There's also a form element, maybe the auto radio button, where Orca 
just takes you to the selected element, once you've selected an element. 
In this case, I just use the navigation keys, like left or right arrows 
or control arrows to get to the other options in the selection list and 
then press the space-bar.

On 12/16/2013 08:29 AM, Martin McCormick wrote:
>         In orca, it appears that most links can be found by using either the
> Tab key forward or the Shift-Tab in reverse as well as the
> arrows. What are you actually supposed to do when working with a
> combo box?
>
>         For all selections, does it matter if
> you select or click it by the Space bar or by hitting the
> Return?
>
>         I am new to orca but have used a Macintosh for several
> years, now. I am actually more of a command-line junky, but I am
> glad we now have access to the graphical interface even if it
> does, sometimes, leave you scratching your head.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Martin McCormick
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