ZOOMTEXT

Shortcut Keys

 

1.Start the program, Ctl-Alt-Z.

2.To deactivate (zoom out), Alt-Del.

3.To reactivate (zoom in), Alt-Ins.

4.To bring up ZoomText window (user interface) repeat Alt-Insert.

5. To minimize ZoomText window (user interface) press escape key or Alt-Space Bar followed by N.

6.To increase magnification, Alt-+(plus key on numeric keypad).

7. To reduce magnification, Alt- --(minus sign on numeric keypad.

8.To move field of vision to another part of the screen,(without the mouse):

Top Edge, Alt-Page Up

Bottom Edge, Alt-Page Down

Left Edge, Alt-Home

Right Edge, Alt-End

Center Screen, Alt-5 (5 on the numeric pad-with numlock off)

9.To pan (move field of vision) in a direction. In each case tap arrow to determine direction and speed. Panning stops when the Alt key is released.

Up, Alt-Up Arrow

Down, Alt-Down Arrow

Left, Alt-Left Arrow

Right, Alt-Right Arrow

10 To use some special features with hotkeys:

DocReader, Control-Shift-R; to exit, Esc.

Color Filter, Control-Shift-F; to reverse, repeat.

Turn off speech, Alt-Shift-S; to reverse, repeat.

 

Secondaries:
Secondaries are special purpose zoom windows. Each of these zoom windows is designed for particular task. There are five choices line, component, second overlay, static 1 and 2. The windows may be enabled by opening the windows menu and selecting secondaries. The magnification of these windows can be adjusted by opening the options menu and selecting the zoom window of interest and setting the the magnification desired.

Definition of Functions:

Line: Magnifies one line at set magnification.

Component: Magnifies items such as File Edit etc. on menu bar.

Second Overlay: A second zoom window is created. The size, magnification and position may be adjusted.

Static 1 and 2: Magnifies a set location in the window. They may also be set for size, location, and magnification.

Hot Keys: Control shift Z is toggle. Enables or disables secondaries.

Control shift W enables size and position adjustments.

Note: Clicking and dragging the question mark window to any icon in the Zoomtext window provides information regarding the function enabled by that icon.

The "Speak it Tool"

Press Alt-Shift-I to invoke the Speak it Tool. Clicking the right mouse button turns it off.

Point to a word, click the left mouse button and it will be spoken.

Point and drag with the left mouse button pressed and the resulting highlighted area will be spoken.

This may be handy where a word or line is typed with a smaller font.