From 1498b2368cec9e84859eeadac6eed944704d93da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joachim Noreiko Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:12:22 +0000 Subject: okay, removing the removed files properly now I hope svn path=/trunk/; revision=758 --- gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/ats.xml | 120 - gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/dtconfig.xml | 982 -------- gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/keynav.xml | 3449 ----------------------------- gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml | 816 ------- 4 files changed, 5367 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/ats.xml delete mode 100644 gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/dtconfig.xml delete mode 100644 gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/keynav.xml delete mode 100644 gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml (limited to 'gnome2-accessibility-guide') diff --git a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/ats.xml b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/ats.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 419b03e..0000000 --- a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/ats.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,120 +0,0 @@ - -Using the Assistive Technologies -The GNOME Desktop contains the following applications to enable users with a physical -disability to use the desktop: - - - -On-Screen Keyboard - - - - -Screen Reader and Magnifier - - - - -Before you can use the On-Screen Keyboard -and Screen Reader and Magnifier on Solaris systems, -you must follow the steps outlined in of this -guide. - - -On-Screen Keyboard - -On-Screen Keyboard - - -GOK - -The On-Screen Keyboard -application displays virtual keyboards on your desktop. You can use the standard -mouse pointer or alternative pointing device to operate the virtual keyboards. On-Screen Keyboard displays the following types of keyboards: - - -Compose keyboards that enable you to compose text. To type -alphanumeric characters, you select the characters on the compose keyboard. - - -Dynamic keyboards that On-Screen Keyboard -generates to reflect the applications that are currently running on the desktop. -For example, On-Screen Keyboard generates keyboards -that contain keys to represent the applications that are running on your desktop -or the menus that are contained in an application. - - -To start On-Screen Keyboard, choose ApplicationsAccessibilityOn-Screen -Keyboard. For more information about the On-Screen Keyboard application, see the Help for On-Screen Keyboard. - -Maximizing Application Windows for On-Screen Keyboard Users - -maximizing Terminal for On-Screen Keyboard users - -If you are an On-Screen Keyboard -user, you cannot use any application in Full Screen mode because the application -window obscures the On-Screen Keyboard display. -To resize the window for use with the On-Screen Keyboard application, perform the following steps: - - -Do not enable the Full Screen mode in the application. - - -Give focus to the application window. - - -Press F10 to maximize the application. - - - - - -Screen Reader and Magnifier - -Screen Reader and Magnifier - - -Gnopernicus - -The Screen Reader -and Magnifier application enables users with limited vision, -or no vision, to use the GNOME Desktop and associated applications. Screen Reader -and Magnifier provides the following functionality: - - -Screen reader -The screen reader enables non-visual access to standard applications -in the GNOME Desktop, -using speech and Braille output. - - -Magnifier -The magnifier provides automated focus tracking and fullscreen magnification -to aid low-vision users. - - -To start Screen Reader and Magnifier, choose ApplicationsAccessibilityScreen -Reader and Magnifier. For more information about -the application, see the online Help for Screen Reader and Magnifier. - - -Disabling the Screensaver - -Screen Reader and Magnifier -disabling -screensaver - -Before you use On-Screen -Keyboard or Screen Reader and Magnifier, -you must disable the screensaver. To disable the screensaver, perform the -following steps: - - -Choose SystemPreferencesScreensaver. - - -Deselect the Activate screensaver when session is idle checkbox. - - - - diff --git a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/dtconfig.xml b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/dtconfig.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 876074f..0000000 --- a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/dtconfig.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,982 +0,0 @@ - -Configuring the Mouse and Keyboard -This chapter describes how to configure the mouse and keyboard to make -these devices accessible to more users. - -Configuring the Mouse -Use the Mouse preference tool to configure the -mouse to suit your needs. To open the Mouse preference -tool, choose SystemPreferencesMouse. The Mouse Preferences dialog is displayed. - -To Configure the Behavior of the Mouse -The following sections describe how to modify the behavior of the mouse -to suit your needs. - -To Configure the Mouse for Left-Handed Use - -mouse -left-handed - -To configure the mouse for left-handed use, click on the Buttons tab in the Mouse Preferences dialog, -then select the Left-handed mouse option. When you select -this option, the system swaps the functions of the left mouse button and the -right mouse button immediately. - - -To Configure the Double-Click Behavior - -mouse -double-click behavior - -If you have difficulty double-clicking, you can increase -the period of time that the system allows to elapse between the first click -and the second click of a double-click. For example, if the double-click timeout -setting is 0.4 seconds, you must perform the second click of a double-click -within 0.4 seconds of the first click. If the second click occurs more than -0.4 seconds after the first click, the system interprets the two clicks as -two single clicks. -To configure the double-click timeout setting, perform the following -steps: - - -Click on the Buttons tab in the Mouse Preferences dialog. - - -Use the Timeout slider to specify the -timeout in seconds that the system allows between the two clicks of a double-click. Moving the slider to the right will increase the timeout interval in 0.1 second intervals. In the same manner, moving the slider to the left will decrease the timeout in 0.1 second intervals. - - -Double-click on the light bulb to the right of the slider -to test the setting. If you perform the two clicks of the double-click within -the timeout specified, the light bulb lights up fully to display a yellow -glow around the bulb. If you do not double-click within the timeout specified, -the light bulb does not light fully. You should increase the timeout setting -and try again. When the light bulb lights, the timeout setting is suitable -for your needs. - - - - -To Change the Size of the Mouse Pointer - -mouse -pointer size - - -pointer -size - -To change the size of the mouse pointer that is displayed -on the desktop, perform the following steps: - - -Click on the Pointers tab in the Mouse Preferences dialog. - - -This will display a list of pointer themes and sizes available. - - -By default, GNOME does not include mouse pointer themes. Information about installing and using pointer themes can be found in the User Guide. - - - - -On some platforms you must log out and log in again for this setting to take effect. - - - -To Locate the Mouse Pointer - -mouse -locating pointer - -If you have difficulty locating the mouse pointer on the -screen, you can enable an option to highlight the pointer when you press the Control key. To enable this option, click on the Pointers tab in the Mouse Preferences dialog, then -select the Highlight the pointer when you press Ctrl -option. When you press Control, the system displays an animation -around the pointer to highlight the pointer. - -On some platforms, you must log out and log in again before this -setting takes effect. - - - -To Configure the Speed and Sensitivity of the Mouse - -mouse -speed and sensitivity - -To configure the speed and sensitivity of the mouse, perform -the following steps: - - -Click on the Motion tab in the Mouse Preferences dialog. - - -Configure the following options: - - -Acceleration - -Use the slider to specify -the speed at which the mouse pointer moves around the screen when you move -your mouse. -If you select a low setting, the mouse pointer moves at a speed similar -to the speed at which you are physically moving the mouse. This means that -you need to physically move the mouse larger distances to cover the screen -area. If you select a high setting, the mouse pointer moves at a faster speed -than the speed at which you physically move the mouse. This means that you -need to physically move the mouse small distances to cover the screen area. - - - -Sensitivity - -Use the slider to specify -how responsive the mouse pointer is to movements of your mouse. Moving the slider to the right will increase the sensitivity and moving it to the left will decrease the sensitivity. - - - -Threshold - -Use the slider to specify -the distance that you must move an item before the system interprets the move -action as a drag-and-drop action. - - - - - - - - -To Configure the Cursor - -cursor -stop blinking - -The following section describes how to modify the display characteristics -of the cursor. - -To Stop the Cursor Blinking -To stop the cursor blinking in text boxes and fields, perform the following -steps: - - -Choose SystemPreferencesKeyboard to start the Keyboard preference tool. - - -In the Keyboard tabbed section, deselect -the Cursor blinks in text boxes and fields option. - - - - - -To Use the Keyboard to Emulate the Mouse -If you have difficulty using a mouse, you can use the keyboard to emulate -the mouse functions. See of this guide for more -information. - - - -Configuring the Keyboard -Use the Keyboard preference tool, to configure the keyboard accessibility options. To open the Keyboard preference tool, choose SystemPreferencesKeyboard. Accessibility options can be enabled by selecting Accessibility. This will open a new dialog, Keyboard Accessibility Preferences, also known as AccessX. - -Before you can use the Keyboard Accessibility -preference tool on Solaris systems, you must follow the steps outlined in of this guide. - -The Keyboard Accessibility Preferences (AccessX) -dialog enables you to customize your keyboard in the following ways: - - -To use the numeric keypad to emulate mouse actions. See . - - -To specify the duration for which you must press-and-hold -a key before the system accepts the keypress. See . - - -To ignore rapid, repeated keypresses of the same key. See . - - -To accept key combinations in sequence rather than simultaneously. -See . - - -To emit an audible notification when a user activates or deactivates -a toggle key. See . - - -To ignore long keypresses of the same key and control the -repeat rate of a keypress. See . - - - -To Activate the Keyboard Accessibility Options - -keyboard accessibility options - -To activate the keyboard accessibility options, perform the following steps: - - -Choose SystemPreferencesKeyboard and select Accessibility - - -Select the Enable keyboard accessibility features option. - - -Click on the Basic tab. - - -Select the Beep when features turned on or off from -keyboard option to receive an audible notification each time a -user enables or disables a keyboard accessibility option using the following -keyboard shortcuts: - - -Press-and-hold Shift for eight seconds to -enable or disable the slow keys feature. - - -Press Shift five times to enable or disable -the sticky keys feature. - - - - -To automatically disable the keyboard accessibility options -if the options are not used for a specified number of seconds, select the Disable if unused for X seconds option. Use the slider to specify -the number of seconds of keyboard idle time required before the system disables -the keyboard accessibility options. -This option is intended for computers that are shared by a number of -different users, some of whom require the keyboard accessibility options. - - -Changes made will be instantly applied. - - - - -To Enable the Keyboard to Emulate the Mouse - -mouse keys - -The mouse keys feature -enables you to use the numeric keypad on the keyboard to emulate mouse actions. -This feature benefits users who have difficulty using a mouse or other pointing -device. To enable and configure the mouse keys feature, perform the following -steps: - - -In the Keyboard Accessibility Preferences (AccessX) dialog, select the Mouse Keys tab. - - -Select the Enable Mouse Keys option. - - -Configure the following options to determine the behavior -of the mouse pointer when you control the pointer from the numeric keypad: - - - -Maximum pointer speed - - -Use this spin box to specify the maximum speed, in pixels per second, -at which the pointer moves around the screen. - - - - -Time to accelerate to maximum speed - - -Use this spin box to specify the duration, in milliseconds, -before the pointer accelerates to the maximum pointer speed. - - - - -Delay between keypress and pointer movement - - -Use this spin box to specify the interval, -in milliseconds, between a keypress and the time when the pointer starts to -move. - - - - - -When you enable mouse keys, the keys on the numeric keypad have the -following functions: - -Numeric Keypad to Mouse Function Mapping - - - - - - -Numeric Keypad Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 - - -Move the mouse pointer around the screen - - - - -5 - - -Mouse button click - - - - -0 - - -Mouse button toggle - - - - -/ - - -Primary mouse button - - - - -* - - -Secondary mouse button - - - - -- - - -Tertiary mouse button - - - - -
- -The toggle mouse button key enable the currently selected mouse button until the Mouse button click key is pressed. This allows you to perform drag and drop operations. - -The Mouse button click emulates the currently selected mouse button. Pressing /, * or - will change the behaviour of this. The currently selected mouse button can be seen in the Keyboard Accessibility Status panel application, discussed in . - - -The Primary mouse button is the left mouse button for right handed people. The Secondary mouse button is the right mouse button and the Tertiary mouse button is the middle mouse button. - - -Some Solaris systems also use the function keys to emulate the mouse -buttons. The common function key to mouse button mappings are described in -the following table. - -Function Key to Mouse Function Mapping on Solaris Systems - - - - - - -Function Key - - -Function - - - - - - -F2 - - -Mouse button 1 - - - - -F3 - - -Mouse button 2 - - - - -F4 - - -Mouse button 3 - - - - -
- - -To Enable the Slow Keys Feature - -slow keys - -The slow keys feature -enables you to customize how the keyboard handles user input in the following -ways: - - -Specify the duration for which you must press-and-hold a key -before the system accepts the keypress. This aspect of the feature benefits -users who frequently press keys that they do not intend to press. - - -Enable audible indications of keyboard input and acceptance. -This aspect of the feature benefits users who cannot see the result of a keypress. - - -To enable and configure the slow keys feature, perform the following -steps: - - -From the Keyboard Accessibility Preferences (AccessX) dialog, select the Filters tab. - - -Select the Enable Slow Keys option. - -To select or deselect the slow keys feature from the keyboard, -press-and-hold Shift for eight seconds. This will present a dialog confirming that you with slow keys enabled. The Shift keyboard shortcut automatically selects all of the slow keys options. -If you selected the Beep when features turned on or off from the -keyboard option in the Basic tab, after four seconds the system beeps three times to indicate that the system is about to select or deselect the feature. - - - -Use the Only accept keys held for slider -or spin box to specify the duration, in milliseconds, for which you must press-and-hold -a key before the system accepts the keypress. Use the Type to test -settings text box to test the slow keys setting and modify the -setting as required. - - -To enable audible indications of keyboard input and acceptance, -select the following options: - - - -Beep when key is pressed - - -Select this option to hear a beep when you press a key. - - - - -Beep when key is accepted - - -Select this option to hear a beep when the system accepts -a keypress. - - - - -Beep when key is rejected - - -Select this option to hear a beep when the system rejects -a keypress. The system rejects a keypress if you do not press-and-hold the -key for the duration that is specified in the Only accept keys held -for spin box. - - - - - - - -To Enable the Bounce Keys Feature - -bounce keys - -The bounce keys -feature enables you to customize the keyboard to ignore rapid, repeated keypresses -of the same key. For example, users with impaired motor skills might press -the same key several times when they intend to press the key once. This feature -enables you to customize the keyboard to ignore repeated keypresses. -To enable and configure the bounce keys feature, perform the following -steps: - - -From the Keyboard Accessibility Preferences (AccessX) dialog select the Filters tab. - - -Select the Enable Bounce Keys option. - - -Use the Ignore duplicate keypresses within -slider or spin box to specify the duration in milliseconds (ms) after the -first keypress for which the system ignores repeated keypresses of the same -key. For example, if you select a duration of 500 ms, the system ignores all -repeated keypresses of the same key that occur within 500 ms of the first -keypress. - - -Select the Beep if key is rejected option -to hear an audible indication when the system ignores a key. - - - -If you want to enable the bounce keys feature, ensure that the Enable Slow Keys option is deselected. The slow keys feature requires -you to press a key for a specified duration before the system accepts the -keypress as a valid keypress. If you cannot press the key for the duration -that is specified by the slow keys setting, deselect the Enable -Slow Keys option to enable the system to accept your input. - - - -To Enable the Sticky Keys Feature - -sticky keys - -The sticky keys -feature enables you to press the keys in a key combination in sequence rather -than simultaneously. This feature is designed for users who are unable to -press two or more keys simultaneously. -To enable and configure the sticky keys feature, perform the following -steps: - - -From the Keyboard Accessibility Preferences (AccessX) select the Basic tab. - - -Select the Enable Sticky Keys option. - -To enable the sticky keys feature from the keyboard, press Shift five times. This will present a dialog confirming that you with to enable sticky keys. The Shift keyboard shortcut automatically -selects all of the sticky keys options. If you selected the Beep -when features turned on or off from the keyboard option, the system -beeps to indicate that the system is about to select or deselect the feature. -When active, pressing shift five times in a row will present a dialog asking if you want to disable sticky keys. - - - -Select the Beep when modifier is pressed -option to receive an audible indication each time you press a modifier key -such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift. -This option is useful to remind you whether a modifier key is active or inactive. - - -Selecting the Disable if two keys pressed -together option will present a dialog with the option to disable sticky keys if two keys are pressed at the same time. - - -You can use the sticky keys feature in latch or lock mode. The following -table describes how to choose a mode and the difference between the two modes. - -Sticky Keys Latch or Lock Mode - - - - - - - -To use the sticky keys feature in... - - -Press the modifier key... - - -The modifier key remains active -until... - - - - - - -Latch mode - - -Once. - - -You press -a non-modifier key. - - - - -Lock mode - - -Twice in quick succession. - - -You press the modifier key again. - - - - -
-Example 1: If you want to press AltF1, -do the following: - - -Press Alt to latch the modifier key. The Alt key remains active. - - -Press F1. The key combination is now complete. -After you press F1, the Alt modifier key -is no longer active. - - -Example 2: If you want to press CtrlAltTab, do the following: - - -Press Ctrl twice to lock the modifier key. -The Ctrl key remains active. - - -Press Alt. - - -Press Tab. The key combination is now complete. - - -To unlock the modifier key, press Ctrl again. - - - - -To Enable Audible Notifications for Toggle Keys - -toggle keys -enabling audio notifications - -A toggle key is any key on the keyboard that -can switch between two states. The Num Lock, Caps -Lock, and Scroll Lock keys are toggle keys. Most -toggle keys have an associated light emitting diode (LED) on the keyboard -that lights when the toggle key is active. To assist users with visual impairments, -you can customize the keyboard to emit an audible notification when a user -presses a toggle key. For example, when you press Num Lock, -you can determine whether the key is toggled or not toggled by the sound that -the keyboard emits. -To enable accessible toggle keys, perform the following steps: - - -From the Keyboard Accessibility Preferences (AccesX) select the Filters tab. - - -Select the Enable Toggle Keys option. - - -When you activate the Num Lock, Caps Lock, -or Scroll Lock keys, the system beeps once. When you deactivate -a toggle key, the system beeps twice. - - -To Enable the Repeat Keys Feature - -repeat keys - -The repeat keys -feature enables you to repeat a keystroke multiple times without pressing -the key more than once. This feature is designed for users who cannot release -keys quickly, for example users who operate a mouth stick. When you enable -repeat keys, you can specify the duration for which you must press a key before -the key starts to repeat. -To enable and configure the repeat keys feature, perform the following -steps: - - -From the Keyboard Accessibility Preferences (AccessX) select the Basic tab. - - -Select the Enable Repeat Keys option. - - -Use the Delay slider or spin box to specify -the duration for which you must press a key before the keyboard interprets -the action as a repeat key. If you have difficulty releasing keys, select -a long time delay. - - -Use the Speed slider or spin box to specify -the speed at which the keyboard repeats the keypress as input. - - - - - -Using the Keyboard Accessibility Status Panel Application - -Keyboard Accessibility Status panel application - -The Keyboard Accessibility Status -panel application shows you the status of the keyboard accessibility features. -This panel application displays icons to indicate which keyboard accessibility -features are enabled in the Keyboard Accessibility -preference tool. -To add the Keyboard Accessibility Status -panel application to a panel, right-click on the panel, then choose Add to Panel and select the Keyboard Accessibility Status. -The following table describes the icons that the panel application displays -and the status that each icon represents. - -Keyboard Accessibility Status Icons - - - - - - -Icon - - -Keyboard Accessibility -Status - - - - - - - - - - - - -Keyboard Accessibility Features enabled icon - - - - - -Keyboard accessibility in general -is available but none of the individual key features are enabled. - - - - - - - - - - -Bounce keys enabled icon - - - - - -The bounce keys feature is -enabled. - - - - - - - - - - -Mouse keys enabled icon - - - - - -The mouse keys feature is enabled. The dot in the mouse button shows which button is currently associated with the Mouse button click key. - - - - - - - - - - -Slow keys enabled icon - - - - - -The slow keys feature is enabled. - - - - - - - - - - -Alt key latched icon - - - - - -The sticky keys feature is -enabled and the Alt key is latched. - - - - - - - - - - -Alt key locked icon - - - - - -The sticky keys feature is -enabled and the Alt key is locked. - - - - - - - - - - -Ctrl key latched icon - - - - - -The sticky -keys feature is enabled and the Ctrl key is latched. - - - - - - - - - - -Ctrl key locked icon - - - - - -The sticky -keys feature is enabled and the Ctrl key is locked. - - - - - - - - - - -Shift key latched icon - - - - - -The sticky -keys feature is enabled and the Shift key is latched. - - - - - - - - - - -Shift key locked icon - - - - - -The sticky -keys feature is enabled and the Shift key is locked. - - - - - - - - - - -Super/Windows key latched icon - - - - - -The sticky -keys feature is enabled and the Super/Windows -key is latched. - - - - - - - - - - -Super/Windows key locked icon - - - - - -The sticky -keys feature is enabled and the Super/Windows -key is locked. - - - - -
- - - - diff --git a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/keynav.xml b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/keynav.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 479d36c..0000000 --- a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/keynav.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3449 +0,0 @@ - -Using the Keyboard to Navigate the Desktop -This chapter describes how to navigate the GNOME -Desktop from the keyboard only. Users -who have difficulty using a mouse or other pointing device can navigate and -use the desktop from the keyboard. - -Introduction to Keyboard Navigation -This section describes the essential keyboard shortcuts to enable you -to navigate the desktop from the keyboard. -You can customize some of the keyboard shortcuts that are described -in this chapter. The text indicates the shortcuts that you can customize. -See for information about how to customize keyboard -shortcuts. - -Essential Keyboard Shortcuts - -keyboard shortcuts -essential - - -caret navigation mode - -The following table lists the essential keyboard shortcuts that you -can use to navigate the desktop. The keyboard shortcuts that you use to navigate -specific elements and controls are described in the appropriate sections of -this chapter. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -Tab - - - -Give focus to the next element or control. - - - - -ShiftTab - - -Reverse the navigation direction and give focus to the previous element or -control. In general, the Shift key reverses the navigation -direction. - - - - -CtrlTab - - -Give -focus to the next element or control, if the Tab key has -a specific purpose in a control. For example, if you press Tab -in a text box, the system inserts a tab space. -To give focus to -the previous element or control, press ShiftCtrlTab. - - - - -arrow keys - - -Navigate within an element or -control. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Activate the element or control -that has focus. For example, if the current control is a button, this action -is the equivalent of clicking on the button with a mouse. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Close a window, menu, or drawer. - - - - - -F7 - - - -Switch to caret navigation mode. Caret navigation -mode enables you to use the keyboard to select text. For more information -about caret navigation mode, see . - - - - - - - -Global Keyboard Shortcuts - -keyboard shortcuts -global - -The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you -can use from any part of the GNOME Desktop. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -AltF1 - - -Open the Main Applications Menu. -You can customize this keyboard shortcut. - - - - -AltF2 - - -Open the Run Application dialog. -You can customize this keyboard shortcut. - - - - - -Print Screen - - - -Start the screenshot application -and take a screenshot of the entire screen. -You can customize -this keyboard shortcut. - - - - -AltPrint Screen - - -Start the screenshot application and take a screenshot of the window that -currently has focus. -You can customize this keyboard shortcut. - - - - - -F1 - - - -If the focused element is an -application window or dialog, this keyboard shortcut opens the Help for the -application. - - - - -CtrlF1 - - -If -the focused element is a panel or application window, this keyboard shortcut -switches the display of tooltips for the window or panel objects on and off. - - - - -ShiftF10 - - -Open -a popup menu for the element that has focus, if a popup menu exists. - - - - - - - - -Navigating the Desktop Background - -keyboard shortcuts -for desktop background - -The desktop background is the part of the GNOME -Desktop where there are no interface -items or applications, such as panels and windows. The following table lists -the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate the desktop background -and the desktop background objects. A desktop background object is an icon -on the desktop background that you can use to open files, folders, or applications. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -CtrlAltD - - -Temporarily hide all windows -and give focus to the desktop background. -To restore the windows, -press CtrlAltD again. -You can customize this keyboard shortcut. - - - - -CtrlAltTab - - -Display a popup window with icons that represent the desktop -background and the panels. Press-and-hold CtrlAlt and continue to press Tab to switch the focus between -the desktop background and the panels. -You can customize this -keyboard shortcut. - - - - - -arrow keys - - -When the desktop background or -a desktop background object has focus, give focus to a neighboring desktop -background object. - - - - -A sequence of characters -that matches the first n characters of a desktop background object name. - - -When the desktop background has -focus, give focus to the desktop background object whose name starts with -the specified sequence of characters. - - - - - -F2 - - - -Rename the desktop background -object that has focus. - - - - -ShiftF10 - - -Open -the popup menu for the desktop background object that has focus. - - - - -CtrlF10 - - -Open -the Desktop Background menu. - - - - - - - -Navigating Panels - -keyboard shortcuts -for panels - -A panel is an area from which you can run special programs, -applications, and panel applications. The most common panel is the panel that -stretches the full width of the bottom edge of the desktop. The following -table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate panels and -panel objects. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -CtrlAltTab - - -Give focus -to a panel. This keyboard shortcut displays a popup window with icons that -represent the desktop background, panels, and drawers. Press-and-hold CtrlAlt and continue to press Tab -to switch the focus between the desktop background, panels, and drawers. -You can customize this keyboard shortcut. - - - - - -Tab - - - -Give focus to the next object -on the panel. - - - - - -F10 - - - -Open the Applications menu when the Menu Panel has focus. Continue to press F10 to switch focus between the Applications menu -and the window list. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Activate a panel object, for -example, open a menu or start a launcher. - - - - -ShiftF10 - - -Open -the panel object popup menu. - - - - -CtrlF10 - - -Open -the panel popup menu. - - - - - - -To Move a Panel Object - -keyboard shortcuts -to move a panel -object - -You can move a focused panel object to -a different location on a panel or drawer, or you can move the object to the -next panel. To move a panel object, perform the following steps: - - -Press Tab to give focus to the object. - - -Press ShiftF10 to open -the panel object popup menu. - - -Use the arrow keys to select the Move -menu item. - - -Use the keyboard shortcuts that are listed in the following -table to perform the move operation. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -arrow keys - - -Move the object left and right on a horizontal panel or up and down on a vertical -panel. - - - - -Shift + -arrow keys - - -Move -the object and push any objects that you encounter in front of the object. - - - - -Ctrl + -arrow keys - - -Move -the object and swap position with any objects that you encounter in the move. - - - - - -Tab - - - -Move the object to the next panel. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Complete the move operation. - - - - - - - -The following examples demonstrate the effect of different move operations -on the objects in a panel. - - - - - - - -Illustration - - -Description - - - - - - - - - - - - -Portion of a panel with three objects displayed in the following order from left to right: geyes icon, Volume Control icon, and Help icon. - - - - - -Shows a panel with three panel -objects before a move operation takes place. - - - - - - - - - - -Portion of a panel with three objects displayed in the following order from left to right: geyes icon, Volume Control icon, and Help icon. - - - - - -Shows the effect -of using the arrow keys to move the Geyes panel -application on the panel. You can use the arrow keys to move the panel application -left or right until you meet the next panel object. - - - - - - - - - - -Portion of a panel with three objects displayed in the following order from left to right: geyes icon, Volume Control icon, and Help icon. - - - - - -Shows the effect -of using using Shift + arrow keys to move the Geyes panel application on the panel. You can use the Shift + arrow keys to push the Volume Control -and Help panel objects ahead of the object that -you are moving. - - - - - - - - - - -Portion of a panel with three objects displayed in the following order from left to right: Volume Control icon, Help icon, and geyes icon. - - - - - -Shows the effect -of using Ctrl + arrow keys to move the Geyes panel application on the panel. You can use the Ctrl + arrow keys to swap position with the Volume Control and Help panel objects as you meet -the objects. - - - - - - -Panel applications that are Locked cannot be moved. To unlock a panel application, use the panel object menu and unselect Lock to Panel. - - - -To Navigate Drawers - -keyboard shortcuts -for drawers - -A drawer is a collapsible extension of a panel. The following -table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate into and out -of drawers. When you open a drawer, you can navigate the contents of the drawer -in the same way as you navigate a panel. See for -information about how to navigate a panel. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Open or close the drawer that has focus. - - - - -arrow keys - - -Navigate into the drawer that -has focus. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Close the drawer and give focus -to the drawer object on the panel. - - - - - - - - -To Navigate Menus on Panels - -keyboard shortcuts -for menus on panels - -The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts -that you can use to navigate menus on panels. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Open the menu that has focus. - - - - -arrow keys - - -Navigate the menu. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Select a menu item. - - - - -ShiftF10 - - -Open -the popup menu associated with a menu item, if one exists. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Close a menu. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Panel Applications - -keyboard shortcuts -for panel applications - -A panel application is a small application that -resides on a panel. You can navigate to all panel applications and open the -panel application popup menu from the keyboard. However, if the panel application -does not contain controls that you can give focus to, you cannot navigate -the controls in the panel application. The following table lists the keyboard -shortcuts that you can use to navigate panel applications. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Activate the panel application control that has focus, -if applicable. Not all panel applications contain controls that you can activate. -If the panel application does not contain a control that you can activate, -the spacebar does nothing. - - - - -arrow keys - - -Navigate the controls on the -panel application. - - - - -ShiftF10 - - -Open -the panel application popup menu. To navigate the menu, use the standard keyboard -shortcuts for navigating menus. See for information -about how to navigate menus. - - - - - - - - -Navigating Your Workspaces - -keyboard shortcuts -for workspaces - -A workspace is a discrete area in which you -can work. You can have many workspaces on your desktop and you can switch -from one workspace to another. Each workspace can contain different windows -and processes. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can -use to navigate workspaces. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -CtrlAlt -+ arrow keys - - -Give focus to the next -or previous workspace. This keyboard shortcut displays a popup window with -icons that represent the workspaces. Press and hold CtrlAlt and continue to press the arrow keys to switch the focus between -the workspaces. -You can customize this keyboard shortcut. - - - - -CtrlShiftAlt + arrow keys - - -Move the window that has focus to the next or previous workspace. -You can customize this keyboard shortcut. - - - - - - - -Navigating Windows - -keyboard shortcuts -for windows - -The following sections describe the keyboard shortcuts that -you can use to navigate windows. A window is a rectangular frame on your screen -that displays an application. - -You can customize all of the keyboard shortcuts that are associated -with navigating windows. See for more information. - - -To Give Focus to a Window - -keyboard shortcuts -to give focus to -a window - -Before you can use or modify a window, -you must give focus to the window. The following table lists the keyboard -shortcuts that you can use to give focus to a window. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -AltTab - - -Display a popup window with icons that represent -each window. Press-and-hold Alt and continue to press Tab to move through the windows until you reach the window to which -you want to give focus. - - - - -AltEsc - - -Raise -each window in turn until you reach the window to which you want to give focus. - - - - - - - -To Control a Window - -keyboard shortcuts -to control a window - -When a window has focus, you can perform various -actions on the window. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that -you can use to control the window that has focus. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -Altspacebar - - -Open the Window Menu. - - - - -AltF4 - - -Close -the window. - - - - - -Solaris: -Open - -Linux:AltF9 - - -Minimize the window. - - - - -AltF10 - - -Maximize -the window. - - - - -AltF5 - - -Restore -a maximized window to the original size of the window. - - - - - - - -To Move a Window - -keyboard shortcuts -to move a window - -When a window has focus, you can move the window -around the screen. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you -can use to move a window. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -AltF7 - - -Start the move operation. The mouse pointer changes -to a cross. - - - - -arrow keys - - -Move the window 10 pixels at -a time in the direction of the arrow key. - - - - -Ctrl + -arrow keys - - -Move -the window one pixel at a time in the direction of the arrow key. - - - - -Shift + -arrow keys - - -Move -the window in the direction of the arrow key to align it with the edge of -the nearest window, panel, or screen edge. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Complete the move operation and -leave the window in the current position. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Cancel the move operation and -restore the window to the original position. - - - - - - - -To Resize a Window - -keyboard shortcuts -to resize a window - -When a window has focus, you can increase or -decrease the size of the window. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts -that you can use to resize the window that has focus. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -AltF8 - - -Start the resize operation. - - - - -arrow keys - - -Resize the window in the direction -of the arrow keys. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Complete the resize operation -and leave the window at the current size. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Cancel the resize operation and -restore the window to the original size. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Paned Windows - -keyboard shortcuts -for paned windows - -A paned window is a window that is split into -two or more panes. The Help browser is an example of an application -that uses paned windows. -The following table describes the keyboard shortcuts that you can use -to navigate windows with panes. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -F6 - - - -Give focus to the next pane. The system gives focus to the control that last -had focus in the pane. - - - - - -F8 - - - -Give focus to the first resize -handle in the window. The resize handle is displayed between the panes and -enables you to resize the panes. Press F8 again to give focus -to the next resize handle. - - - - - -When the resize handle has focus, you can use the keyboard shortcuts -that are listed in the following table to modify the paned window. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -arrow keys - - -Move the resize handle by a small -amount. - - - - -Ctrl + -arrow keys - - -Move -the resize handle by a large amount. - - - - - -Home - - - -Reduce the size of the pane to -the left of the resize handle for vertical panes, or above the resize handle -for horizontal panes, to the minimum size allowed. - - - - - -End - - - -Increase the size of the pane -to the left of the resize handle for vertical panes, or above the resize handle -for horizontal panes, to the maximum size allowed. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Set the position of the resize -handle and return the focus to the last control that had focus. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Reset the position of the resize -handle to the original position and return the focus to the last control that -had focus. - - - - - - - - -Navigating Applications - -keyboard shortcuts -for applications - -An application is any program, utility, or other -software package that you run on your desktop. Applications comprise the following -standard user interface components: - - -Windows - -A window is a rectangular -frame on your screen that displays an application. See -for information about how to navigate windows. - - - -Dialogs - -A dialog is a popup window -in which you enter information or commands. See -for information about how to navigate dialogs. - - - -Controls - -A control is an instrument -that you use to operate or guide the user interface. For example, buttons, -check boxes, menus, and text boxes are controls. See -for detailed information about how to navigate the different types of controls -that are available. - - - -This section of the manual describes the essential keyboard -shortcuts that you can use to start using applications and dialogs. - -Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating Applications - -Since there are many applications that you can use in the GNOME -Desktop, this manual does not describe -the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate all of the different applications. -However, the basic keyboard shortcuts are common to all applications. Access -keys also provide an efficient way to navigate an application from the keyboard. -An access key is identified by an underlined letter on a menu or control. -In some cases, you must press Alt in combination with the -access key to perform an action. -The following table lists the essential keyboard shortcuts that you -can use to navigate applications. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -F10 - - - -Open the first menu on the application menubar. - - - - -Alt + access -key - - -Open the menu -that is associated with the access key. - - - - -access keys - - -Select the menu item that is -associated with the access key. - - - - -left arrow -and right arrow - - -Switch focus between the menus on the menubar. - - - - -up arrow -and down arrow - - -Move focus into a menu. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Close the open menus and give -focus to the control that had focus before the menubar. - - - - -CtrlO - - -Open the file selector dialog. - - - - -CtrlS - - -Open the Save dialog. - - - - -CtrlL - - -Open a Location dialog to enable you to type -the name of the file that you want to open or save. - - - - - - - -Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating Dialogs - -keyboard shortcuts -for dialogs - -The following table lists the essential keyboard shortcuts -that you can use to navigate dialogs. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -Altaccess key - - -Activate or select a control. - - - - - -Tab - - - -Give focus to the next control. - - - - -CtrlPage Up - - -If a tab name has focus, move to the next tabbed section of the dialog. - - - - -CtrlPage Down - - -When a tab name has focus, move to the previous tabbed section of the dialog. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Close the dialog. - - - - - -Return - - - -Perform the default action for -the dialog. The default action is usually to apply the changes and close the -dialog. - - - - - - - - -Navigating the File Manager - -keyboard shortcuts -for file manager - -By default, the file manager operates in Spatial mode. This mode uses separate windows for each folder. A separate mode, called Browser mode, exists that uses the same window for each folder. - -For more information about different modes for the file manager, see the user guide. - - -To Navigate a Folder -The following table describes the keyboard shortcuts that enable you to navigate folders in -the file manager. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -arrow keys - - -Select the next or previous file or folder in the direction of the arrow key. - - - - -Ctrl + -arrow keys - - -Give -focus to the next or previous file or folder but do not select the item. This allows multiple files to be selected. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Open the focused file or folder. - - - - -Ctrl + -spacebar - - -Select the item that currently has focus. - - - - -A sequence of characters -that matches the first n characters of a filename. - - -Select the first file or folder that starts with the specified sequence of -characters. - - - - - -Home - - - -Select the first file or folder within the current folder. - - - - - -End - - - -Select the last file or folder within the current folder. - - - - - -backspace - - - -Open the current folder's parent folder. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Browser Window Components - -When operating in browser mode, the file manager window contains several components -and there are different keyboard shortcuts defined to navigate each component. - -The following table describes the keyboard shortcuts that enable you -to navigate between the components. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -F6 - - - -Switch focus between the side -pane and the view pane. - - - - -ShiftF10 - - -Open the side pane popup menu. - - - - - - - - -Navigating Help Content in Caret Navigation Mode - -keyboard shortcuts -for Help content - - -caret navigation mode - -The following table describes how to navigate HTML-based -help content in caret navigation mode in the Yelp -help browser. Caret navigation is a mode of operation in an application which -enables you to use the keyboard to select text. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -F7 - - - -Switch to caret navigation mode. - - - - -left arrow - - -Move one character to the left. - - - - -right arrow - - -Move one character to the right. - - - - -up arrow - - -Move up one line. - - - - -down arrow - - -Move down one line. - - - - -Ctrl + left arrow - - -Move to the beginning of the previous word. - - - - -Ctrl + right arrow - - -Move to the end of the next word. - - - - - -Page Up - - - -Scroll up one page of content. - - - - - -Page Down - - - -Scroll down one page of content. - - - - - -Home - - - -Move to the beginning of the current line. - - - - - -End - - - -Move to the end of the current line. - - - - -Shift + arrow keys - - -Move from the current -position to the destination position and select all text between the two positions. - - - - - -Tab - - - -Move focus to the next focusable control. - - - - -ShiftTab - - -Move focus to the -previous focusable control. - - - - - -Enter - - - -Activate a button or submit a form. - - - - - - - -Navigating Standard Elements and Controls -The following sections describe how to navigate and use standard user -interface elements and controls from the keyboard. - -To Navigate Menus - -keyboard shortcuts -for menus - -The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you -can use to navigate menus. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -up arrow and down -arrow - - -Give focus to the next -or previous menu item on a menu. - - - - - -right arrow - - - -If the menu item -that has focus is a submenu, open the submenu and give focus to the first -menu item on the submenu. -If the menu item that has focus is not -a submenu, open the next menu on the menubar. - - - - - -left arrow - - - -If the menu item -that has focus is a submenu item, switch the focus back to the submenu. -If the menu item that has focus is not a submenu item, open the previous menu -on the menubar. - - - - - -Return - - - -Select the focused menu item -and close the open menus. - - - - -access key - - -Select the menu item that is -associated with the access key and close the open menus. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Select the focused menu item -and close the open menus except when the menu item is a check box or radio -button. If the menu item is a check box or radio button, the menu does not -close. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Close the open menus. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Buttons - -keyboard shortcuts -for buttons - -A button is a control that you use to start an action. Most -buttons are rectangular and contain a text label. -
-Sample Button - - - - - - -Close button. - - - -
-The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to -navigate buttons. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Activate the button that has focus. This is the equivalent -of clicking on the button. - - - - - -Return - - - -Activate the button that has -focus or, if no button has focus, perform the default action for the dialog. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Radio Buttons - -keyboard shortcuts -for radio buttons - -A radio button is a control that you use to -select one of several mutually-exclusive options. -
-Sample Radio Button - - - - - - -Two sample radio buttons. - - - -
-The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to -navigate a set of radio buttons. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -arrow keys - - -Select the next or previous radio button and deselect the other radio buttons -in the group. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Check Boxes - -keyboard shortcuts -for check boxes - -A check box is a control that you use to select -or deselect an option. -
-Sample Check Box - - - - - - -Sample check box. - - - -
-The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to -navigate a check box. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Select or deselect the check box. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Text Boxes - -keyboard shortcuts -for text boxes - -Text boxes are controls in which you type text. -
-Sample Single Line Text Box - - - - - - -Sample text box with one input line. - - - -
-The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to -navigate a single line text box. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -left arrow - - - -Position the cursor one character to the left. - - - - - -right arrow - - - -Position the cursor one character -to the right. - - - - -Ctrlleft arrow - - -Position the cursor at the start of the current word. Press-and-hold Ctrl and continue to press left arrow to position -the cursor at the start of the previous word. - - - - -Ctrlright arrow - - -Position the cursor at the end of the current word. Press-and-hold Ctrl and continue to press right arrow to position -the cursor at the end of the next word. - - - - - -Home - - - -Position the cursor at the start -of the line. - - - - - -End - - - -Position the cursor at the end -of the line. - - - - -Shiftleft arrow or right arrow - - -Select one character at a time to the left or right of -the cursor. - - - - -ShiftCtrlleft arrow or right arrow - - -Select one word at a time to -the left or right of the cursor. - - - - -ShiftHome - - -Select all text to the left of the cursor. - - - - -ShiftEnd - - -Select -all text to the right of the cursor. - - - - -CtrlA - - -Select all text in the text box. - - - - - -In addition to the keyboard shortcuts listed in the previous table, -use the keyboard shortcuts in the following table to navigate multi-line text -boxes. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -Page Up - - - -Position the cursor at the top of the current view. Press Page Up again to position the cursor at the top of the previous view. - - - - - -Page Down - - - -Position the cursor at the end -of the current view. Press Page Down again to position the -cursor at the end of the previous view. - - - - -Ctrlup arrow - - -Position the cursor at the start of the current paragraph. Press-and-hold Ctrl and continue to press the up arrow key to position -the cursor at the start of the previous paragraph. - - - - -Ctrldown arrow - - -Position the cursor at the end of the current paragraph. Press-and-hold Ctrl and continue to press the down arrow key to -position the cursor at the end of the next paragraph. - - - - -CtrlPage Up - - -Position the cursor one view width to the left. - - - - -CtrlPage Down - - -Position the cursor one view width to the right. - - - - -CtrlHome - - -Position the cursor at the start of the text box. - - - - -CtrlEnd - - -Position -the cursor at the end of the text box. - - - - -CtrlTab - - -Give -focus to the next control on the dialog. - - - - -ShiftPage Up - - -Select the text to the start of the current view. Press-and-hold Shift and continue to press Page Up to extend the -selection to the start of the previous view. - - - - -ShiftPage Down - - -Select the text to the end of the current view. Press-and-hold Shift and continue to press Page Down to extend the selection -to the end of the next view. - - - - -ShiftHome - - -Select the text to the start of the line. - - - - -ShiftEnd - - -Select -the text to the end of the line. - - - - -ShiftCtrlup arrow - - -Select the text to the start of the paragraph, then to -the start of the previous paragraph. - - - - -ShiftCtrldown arrow - - -Select the text to the end of the paragraph, then to the -end of the next paragraph. - - - - -ShiftCtrlHome - - -Select the text to the start of the text box. - - - - -ShiftCtrlEnd - - -Select the text to the end of the text box. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Spin Boxes - -keyboard shortcuts -for spin boxes - -A spin box is a control that allows you to type -a numeric value or select a value from a list of all possible values. -
-Sample Spin Box - - - - - - -Sample spin box. Contains a text box and up and down arrows. - - - -
-The keyboard shortcuts that you use to navigate the text box area of -a spin box are listed in . The following table lists -the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate the up and down arrows -in the spin box. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -up arrow or down arrow - - -Increase or decrease the -value of the spin box by a small amount. - - - - -Page Up -or Page Down - - -Increase or decrease the value of the spin box by a large amount. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Drop-Down Lists - -keyboard shortcuts -for drop-down lists - -A drop-down list is a control that you use to -select one of several available items. The drop-down list contains a button -that you use to display the available items. -
-Sample Drop-Down List - - - - - - -Sample drop-down list. - - - -
-The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to -navigate a drop-down list. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -spacebar - - - -This key performs one of the following functions: - - -If the drop-down list is not open, this key opens the drop-down -list. - - -If the drop-down list is open, this key accepts the current -selection and closes the list. - - - - - - - -up arrow - - - -Select the previous list item. - - - - - -down arrow - - - -Select the next list item. - - - - - -Esc - - - -Close the list without changing -the selection. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Drop-Down Combination Boxes - -keyboard shortcuts -for drop-down combination -boxes - -A drop-down combination box is a text box -with a drop-down list attached. -
-Sample Drop-Down Combination Box - - - - - - -Sample drop-down combination box. Contains a text box and an arrow button that you click to display the drop-down list. - - - -
-When the text box has focus, use the keyboard shortcuts that are listed -in to navigate the text box area. When the text -box has focus, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts in the following table -to navigate the drop-down list area. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -up arrow - - - -Select the previous item from the drop-down list without -displaying the list. - - - - - -down arrow - - - -Select the next item from the -drop-down list without displaying the list. - - - - -Ctrldown arrow (Solaris only) - - -Open the drop-down list. - - - - - -When the drop-down list has focus, you can use the keyboard shortcuts -that are listed in the following table to navigate the drop-down list. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -up arrow - - - -Select the previous list item. - - - - - -down arrow - - - -Select the next list item. - - - - - -Home - - - -Select the first item on the -list. - - - - - -End - - - -Select the last item on the list. - - - - - -Page Up - - - -Select the item at the top of -the current list view. - - - - - -Page Down - - - -Select the item at the bottom -of the current list view. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Accept the current selection -and close the drop-down list. - - - - -CtrlPage Up - - -Scroll to the left of the list, if required. - - - - -CtrlPage Down - - -Scroll to the right of the list, if required. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Sliders - -keyboard shortcuts -for sliders - -A slider is a control that you use to set a value in a continuous -range of values. -
-Sample Slider - - - - - - -Sample slider. Displays a slider control that you can move left or right. - - - -
-The following table describes the keyboard shortcuts that you can use -to navigate a slider. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -left arrow or up arrow - - -Move the slider left or -up by a small amount. - - - - -right arrow -or down arrow - - -Move the slider right or down by a small amount. - - - - - -Page Up - - - -Move the slider left or up a -large amount. - - - - - -Page Down - - - -Move the slider right or down -a small amount. - - - - - -Home - - - -Move the slider to the maximum -value. - - - - - -End - - - -Move the slider to the minimum -value. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Tabbed Sections - -keyboard shortcuts -for tabbed sections - -
-Sample Dialog with Tabbed Sections - - - - - - -Editing profile dialog from the GNOME Terminal application. Contains six tabbed sections. - - - -
-Windows and dialogs are sometimes divided into logical sections that -are displayed one section at a time on the window or dialog. The divisions -are called tabbed sections that are identified by a tab with a text label. -The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to -navigate the tabbed sections of a window or dialog when a tab name has focus. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - - -left arrow - - - -Give focus to the previous tabbed section. - - - - - -right arrow - - - -Give focus to the next tabbed -section. - - - - -Tab orCtrldown arrow - - -Give focus to the first control on the active tabbed section. - - - - - -The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to -navigate the tabbed sections of a window or dialog when a control on a tabbed -section has focus. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -CtrlPage Up -or CtrlAltPage Up - - -Give focus to the previous tabbed section. -This keyboard shortcut does not work if the focused control uses CtrlPage Up for another purpose. - - - - -CtrlPage Down or CtrlAltPage Down - - -Give focus to the next tabbed section. -This keyboard shortcut -does not work if the focused control uses CtrlPage Down for another purpose. - - - - -CtrlTab - - -Give -focus to the next control outside the tabbed sections. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Lists - -keyboard shortcuts -for lists - -The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you -can use to navigate multi-column lists when a column header has focus. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -left arrow or right -arrow - - -Give focus to the previous -or next column header. - - - - - -spacebar - - - -Activate the header. This action -usually sorts the list by the column header. - - - - - -Tab - - - -Give focus to the list contents. - - - - - -The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to -navigate lists when the contents of the list has focus. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -arrow keys - - -Select the next or previous row or column. - - - - - -Page Up - - - -Select the top -row of the list contents that are in view. Press Page Up -again to select the top row of the previous view. - - - - - -Page Down - - - -Select the bottom row of the -list contents that are in view. Press Page Down again to -select the bottom row of the next view. - - - - - -Home - - - -Select the first row in the list. - - - - - -End - - - -Select the last row in the list. - - - - -Shift + -arrow keys - - -For -lists that support multi-line selections, add the next or previous row or -column to the current selection. -For lists that only allow single -line selections, select the next or previous row or column. - - - - -ShiftPage Up - - -Select all the rows between the current selection and the top row of the view. - - - - -ShiftPage Down - - -Select all the rows between the current selection and the bottom row of the -view. - - - - -ShiftHome - - -Select all the rows between the current selection and the first row in the -list. - - - - -ShiftEnd - - -Select -all the rows between the current selection and the last row in the list. - - - - -Ctrl + -arrow keys - - -Give -focus to the next row or column but do not extend the selection. Further items can be selected by pressing the spacebar - - - - -CtrlPage Up - - -Give focus to the top row in the view but do not extend the selection. - - - - -CtrlPage Down - - -Give focus to the bottom row in the view but do not extend the selection. - - - - -CtrlHome - - -Give focus to the first row in the list but do not extend the selection. - - - - -CtrlEnd - - -Give -focus to the last row in the list but do not extend the selection. - - - - - -Return - - - -Activate the item. - - - - -CtrlA - - -For -lists that support multiline selections, select all rows in the list. - - - - -ShiftTab - - -Give -focus to the column header, if applicable. - - - - - - - -To Navigate Trees -A tree is a user interface control that contains sections that you can -expand and collapse. A tree usually represents a hierarchical structure. -
-Sample Tree Structure - - - - - - -Categories tree from the gedit Preferences dialog. Contains three subcategories. - - - -
-To navigate trees, you can use the same keyboard shortcuts that are -listed in . In addition, the following table lists -the keyboard shortcuts you can use for the tree items. - - - - - - - -Keys - - -Function - - - - - - -+ (plus) - - -Expand the focused item. - - - - -- (minus) - - -Collapse the focused -item. - - - - - -Back Space - - - -Select the parent item. - - - - -CtrlF - - -Display a search dialog if the tree supports searching. You can type the -name of the tree item that you want to find. - - - - - - - - -Customizing Your Keyboard Shortcuts - -keyboard shortcuts -customizing - -Use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference -tool to display the default keyboard shortcuts that you use to navigate the GNOME -Desktop. You can customize the default -keyboard shortcuts to meet your requirements. You can also create hot keys. -Hot keys are keyboard shortcuts that start applications. -To start the Keyboard Shortcuts preference -tool, choose SystemPreferencesKeyboard Shortcuts. The Desktop shortcuts table lists the keyboard shortcut that is associated -with each action. - -To Customize Keyboard Shortcuts on Solaris Systems -To customize a keyboard shortcut on a Solaris system, perform the following -steps: - - -Click on the action for which you want to customize the keyboard -shortcut. The row is highlighted. - - -Click on the keyboard shortcut in the Shortcut -column. The text Type a new accelerator, or press Backspace to clear is displayed in the Shortcut column. - - -Press the keys that you want to associate with the action. -The new keyboard shortcut is displayed in the Shortcut -column. - - -To disable a keyboard shortcut, perform the following steps: - - -Click on the action for which you want to disable the keyboard -shortcut. The row is highlighted. - - -Click on the keyboard shortcut in the Shortcut -column. The text Type a new accelerator, or press Backspace to clear is displayed in the Shortcut column. - - -Press Back Space. The keyboard shortcut is -disabled. - - - - -To Customize Keyboard Shortcuts on Linux Systems -To customize a keyboard shortcut on a Linux system, perform the following -steps: - - -Click on the action for which you want to customize the keyboard -shortcut. The row is highlighted and the text Type a new accelerator, -or press Backspace to clear is displayed in the Shortcut column. - - -Press the keys that you want to associate with the action. -The new keyboard shortcut is displayed in the Shortcut -column. - - -To disable a keyboard shortcut, perform the following steps: - - -Click on the action for which you want to disable the keyboard -shortcut. The row is highlighted and the text Type a new accelerator, -or press Backspace to clear is displayed in the Shortcut column. - - -Press Back Space. The keyboard shortcut is -disabled. - - - - - diff --git a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml deleted file mode 100644 index d3369ff..0000000 --- a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,816 +0,0 @@ - -Customizing the Appearance of the Desktop -This chapter describes the methods you can use to change the appearance -of the GNOME Desktop -to enhance the accessibility of the desktop for users with visual impairments. - -Customization Options - -customizing the desktop appearance - -There are a number of methods to enable you to customize the appearance -of the GNOME Desktop -to suit your specific needs, as follows: - - -Themes - -Themes are the most effective -way to change the appearance of the desktop in a consistent manner. See for more information about themes and how to use themes -to achieve the type of desktop environment that you require. - - - -Desktop and application-specific configuration settings - -You can customize different components of the desktop -individually to achieve the display settings that you require. You can configure -the desktop and applications in addition to using themes or as an alternative -to using themes. See for more information. - - - -The following table summarizes the changes that you can -make to the GNOME Desktop and where you can make the changes. This guide does not provide -detailed instructions about how to customize the desktop. For detailed instructions -about how to use the customization tools that the desktop provides, refer -to the Help for each tool or to the User Guide. - -Quick Reference to Customizing the Appearance of the Desktop - - - - - - -To change the... - - -Use... - - - - - - -Overall appearance of the desktop to use high -contrast colors, low contrast colors, or large print. - - -The Theme preference tool. - - - - -Appearance of the desktop background only. - - -The Desktop Background preference tool and the file manager Backgrounds -and Emblems menu item. - - - - -Font displayed on the desktop background and -in all desktop applications. - - -The Font preference tool. - - - - -Default font settings of the Text Editor, Terminal or Help application. - - -By default, these applications use the default application font that is specified -in the Font preference tool but can be overridden in the Preferences dialog for the application. - - - - -
- - -Using Themes to Customize the Desktop -This section describes how to use themes to customize the appearance -of the GNOME Desktop. - -Introduction to Themes - -themes - -A theme is a group of -coordinated settings that specifies how a desktop component or a group of -desktop components appears. You can use themes to modify and control the appearance -of the desktop in a consistent manner. When you apply a theme, the system -modifies many desktop components simultaneously to achieve the desired effect. -For example, if you apply a theme that increases the font size across the -desktop, the theme also modifies the size of panels and icons on the desktop -for optimum compatibility with the font size. -A theme contains settings that affect different parts of the desktop -as follows: - - -Controls - -The controls setting for -a theme determines the visual appearance of all windows, applications, panels, -and panel applications. The controls setting also determines the visual appearance -of the GNOME-compliant interface items that appear on windows, applications, -panels, and panel applications, such as menus, icons, and buttons. Some of -the controls options that are available in the desktop are designed for special -accessibility needs. - - - -Window border - -The window frame setting -determines the appearance of the border around windows only. - - - -Icon - -The icon setting determines -the appearance of icons on panels and on the desktop background. - - - - - -To Choose a Theme - -themes -desktop - -To choose a theme, perform the following steps: - - -Choose SystemPreferencesTheme. The themes -are listed on the left side of the Theme Preferences -dialog. - - -Click on a theme in the list box to choose a new theme. The -system automatically applies the theme to the desktop. -There are several themes available that suit different accessibility -needs, as described in the following table: - -Themes Designed for Accessibility Requirements - - - - - - -Theme Name - - -Description - - - - - - - -High Contrast - - - -Provides dark text on a light background using high -contrast colors. - - - - - -High Contrast Inverse - - - -Provides -light text on a dark background using high contrast colors. - - - - - -Large Print - - - -This theme suggests an increased -font size of 18pt. The background and foreground colors are the same as those -specified by the Default desktop theme. To apply the -suggested font, click on the Apply Font button. - - - - - -High Contrast Large Print - - - -This theme suggests an increased -font size of 18pt using dark text on a light background. To apply the -suggested font, click on the Apply Font button. - - - - - -High Contrast Large Print Inverse - - - -This theme suggests an increased -font size of 18pt using light text on a dark background. To apply the -suggested font, click on the Apply Font button. - - - - -
- - -To view the controls, window frame, and icon settings that are associated -with a theme, select a theme in the Theme Preferences -dialog, then click on the Theme Details button. The Theme Details dialog contains a tabbed section for each setting -category. Each tabbed section lists the options that are available and the -current setting for the theme is highlighted. - - -To Modify the Controls Setting for a Theme -To modify the controls setting that is associated with a theme, perform -the following steps: - - -In the Theme Preferences dialog, select -the theme that you want to modify. - - -Click on the Theme Details button. -The Theme Details dialog is displayed. - - -Click on the Controls tab to display -the controls options that are available. - - -Select the controls option that you want to associate with -the current theme from the list box, then click Close. -The following table lists the controls options that are suitable for accessibility -needs. - - - -Controls Options Designed for Accessibility Requirements - - - - - - -Control Option - - -Description - - - - - - - -HighContrast - - - -Provides dark text on a light background using high -contrast colors. - - - - - -HighContrastInverse - - - -Provides -light text on a dark background using high contrast colors. - - - - - -LowContrast - - - -Uses low contrast colors for -the background and foreground text. - - - - - -LargePrint - - - -Increases the size of controls -to accommodate larger fonts. To increase the font size, you must use the Font preference tool. The background and foreground colors are -the same as those specified by the Default desktop theme. - - - - - -HighContrastLargePrint - - - -Provides dark text on a light background using high -contrast colors. Increases the size of controls to accommodate larger fonts. -To increase the font size, you must use the Font -preference tool. - - - - - -HighContrastLargePrintInverse - - - -Provides light text on a dark background using high -contrast colors. Increases the size of controls to accommodate larger fonts. -To increase the font size, you must use the Font -preference tool. - - - - - -LowContrastLargePrint - - - -Uses -low contrast colors for the background and foreground text. Increases the -size of controls to accommodate larger fonts. To increase the font size, you -must use the Font preference tool. - - - - -
- - -To Modify the Window Border Setting for a Theme - -themes -window border - -To modify the window border setting that is associated with a theme, -perform the following steps: - - -In the Theme Preferences dialog, select -the theme that you want to modify. - - -Click on the Theme Details button. -The Theme Details dialog is displayed. - - -Click on the Window Border tab to display -the window frame options that are available. - - -Select the window frame option that you want to associate -with the current theme from the list box, then click Close. -The Atlanta option is an accessible option. - - - - -To Modify the Icon Setting for a Theme - -themes -icon - -To modify the icon setting that is associated with a theme, perform -the following steps: - - -In the Theme Preferences dialog, select -the theme that you want to modify. - - -Click on the Theme Details button. -The Theme Details dialog is displayed. - - -Click on the Icons tab to display the -icon options that are available. - - -Select the icon option that you want to associate with the -theme from the list box, then click Close. The following -table lists the icon options that are suitable for accessibility needs. - - - -Icon Options Designed for Accessibility Requirements - - - - - - -Icon Option - - -Description - - - - - - - -HighContrast - - - -Provides dark on light icons using high contrast -colors. - - - - - -HighContrastInverse - - - -Provides -light on dark icons using high contrast colors. - - - - - -LowContrast - - - -Uses low contrast colors for -the background and foreground text. - - - - - -
- - -To Create Your Own Themes - -themes -creating your own - -For information about how to create your own themes, see -the System Administration Guide. - - - -Customizing Specific Components of the Desktop -This section describes how to customize specific components of the desktop -individually. - -To Customize the Desktop Background - -customizing the desktop appearance -desktop background - -The themes do not affect the -desktop background. Therefore to modify the desktop background to complement -your desktop, you must customize the desktop background separately using the Desktop Background preference tool. To start the Desktop Background preference tool,choose SystemPreferencesDesktop Background. - - -To Customize Desktop Background Objects - -customizing the desktop appearance -desktop background objects - -The size of the icons -that are displayed on the desktop background is controlled by the File Management preference tool. To change the size of the icons, -perform the following steps: - - -From the File Manager window, choose the EditPreferences menu item. - - -Select the Views tabbed section. - - -In the Icon View Defaults group, select -the zoom level that you require in the Default zoom level -drop-down list. - - - - -To Customize Fonts - -customizing the desktop appearance -fonts - - - -This section describes how to customize -the font settings for the desktop and frequently-used applications. -If you have difficulty with the default font type and font size that -is used on the desktop and desktop background, you can customize the font -settings to suit your needs. -You can specify individual font settings for the following desktop components -and applications: - - -Entire desktop excluding the desktop background - - -Desktop background only - - -Terminal - - -Text editor - - -Help - - -Web Browser - - - -To Customize the Desktop Fonts - -customizing the desktop appearance -desktop fonts - -The Font -preference tool allows you to specify the default fonts for the desktop. -To start the Font preference tool, choose SystemPreferencesFont. The Font Preferences dialog contains the following options: - - - -Application font - - -Click on this button to select a default font to use for the text that -is displayed on the desktop, including the text displayed on the windows and -dialogs associated with GNOME-compliant applications and panel applications. - -If you use the Theme preference tool -to select a theme and you click on the Apply Font button, -the font that is associated with the theme overrides the font that you select -using the Font preference tool. - - - - - -Document font - - -Click on this button to select a font to use for displaying documents. - - - - -Desktop font - - -Click on this button to select a font to use for the text that is displayed -on the desktop background only. - - - -Window title font - -Click on this -button to select a font to use for the text that is displayed in titlebars -of your windows. - - - -Fixed width font - -Click on this button -to select a font to use for editing documents. - - - -Font rendering - -To specify how to -render fonts on the desktop, select one of the following options: - - - -Monochrome - - - - -Best shapes - - - - -Best contrast - - - - -Subpixel smoothing - - - - - - - -If you use large fonts, you may need to change the size of panes -in applications that use panes such as, the file manager and the Help browser. - -For more information about the Font preference -tool, see the User Guide. - - -To Customize Application Fonts - -customizing the desktop appearance -individual font - -By default, GNOME applications use the default font specified in the Font preference tool. Some applications allow this default font to be customized. These applications are: - - -Help Browser - - -Text Editor - - -Terminal - - -Web Browser - - - - - - -Meeting Specific Accessibility Needs -The following sections summarize the steps you need to take to improve -the accessibility of the desktop in a particular area. - -To Achieve a High or Low Contrast Desktop - -high contrast desktop - - -low contrast desktop - -To achieve a high -or low contrast desktop, perform the following steps: - - -Use the Theme preference tool to -select the high contrast or low contrast desktop theme that you require. - - -Use the Desktop Background preference -tool to customize your desktop background as follows: - - -Set the Desktop Wallpaper to No Wallpaper. - - -Set the Desktop Colors to Solid Color. - - -Select a background color that suits your needs. - - - - -In the Terminal application, ensure -that the Use colors from system theme option is selected -in the Colors tabbed section of the Editing -Profile dialog. - - -In the gedit application, ensure -that the Use default theme colors option is selected -in the Fonts & Colors tabbed section of the Preferences dialog. - - - - -To Achieve a Large Print Desktop - -large print desktop - -To achieve -a large print desktop, perform the following steps: - - -Use the Theme preference tool to -select the Large Print theme. - - -Click on the Apply Font button to increase -the size of the font that is used on the desktop and on window frames. - - -Use the Desktop font option in the Font preference tool to increase the font that is displayed -on desktop background objects. - - -Increase the font size that is used to display the contents -of the Terminal application window. - - -If the Use default theme font option -is selected in the gedit Preferences dialog, gedit uses the font size that -is specified in the large print theme that you selected. However, if the Use default theme font option is not selected, increase the font -size that is used to display the contents of the gedit -text editor window. See the gedit manual for more information. - - -If you use applications that use panes, such as the file manager -and the Help browser, you may need to change the size of panes to accommodate -the large print. See the online help for the appropriate application for more -information. - - - - - -- cgit