JAWS: Tips for Using with the ArithmeType
Math Keyboard or Calculus Keyboard

 

This JAWS advice is geared towards Windows 11 or later users who are using the ArithmeType Math Keyboard. Other OS users may need to tailor this advice to their specific device.

  1. There is one unspoken character, “horizontal line”, on the math keyboard that is not part of the JAWS built-in speech dictionary. This can be added to the speech dictionary per the software instructions.

  2. A few characters are misspoken:

    1. a/b key says "space". The code is \frac   (with a space at the end) and should be changed to speak "frac" or "fraction" per your preference

    2. The square root 2nd option EQ says "space". The code is \sqrt   (with a space at the end) and should be changed to speak "square root" 

  3. Similarly, any unspoken characters on the calculus keyboard can be added to the dictionary.

  4. If you experience an echo of speech output in documents or websites, go to Utilities-->Settings Center. Uncheck the box for “Key Repeat”. MathQuill based typing programs such as Desmos, DeltaMath, and ArithmeType math pages will still speak an echo. To turn this off, turn Typing Echo to "off". (Be sure to turn this echo back on when typing on documents and webpages however).

 

NVDA: Tips for Use with ArithmeType Math Keyboard or Calculus Keyboard

 

This NVDA advice is geared towards Windows 11 or later users. Other OS users may need to tailor this advice to their specific device.

  1. There are a few unspoken characters on the math keyboard that are not part of the NVDA built-in speech dictionary. These include white circle and horizontal line. These can be added to the speech dictionary per the software instructions. Similarly, any unspoken characters on the calculus keyboard can be added to the dictionary.

  2. If you experience an echo of speech output, check the box for “speech interrupt for typed characters” in the settings-->keyboard section.

  3. Next, deselect the automatic selection of all Braille types. Instead select any specific Braille system needed. The default automatic selection of all Braille causes interference with the key “Start GD EQ” and halts any inputs on a Google Doc after that key is pressed. Simply selecting specific Braille types allows all the keys to function normally.