OFF97: Accessibility Aids May Not Work with Office ProgramsLast reviewed: July 10, 1997Article ID: Q169975 |
The information in this article applies to:
SUMMARYBecause of the design of the programs included in Microsoft Office 97, accessibility aids may not work with the programs listed at the beginning of this article. The "More Information" section of this article contains information about specific accessibility aids and how to obtain updated versions of these programs.
MORE INFORMATIONAccessibility aids are used by some people with disabilities. They include the following types of programs:
The following sections provide information about specific accessibility aids for which Microsoft has been able to obtain information. Please note that this list is not comprehensive; information about other accessibility aids will be added as it becomes available.
JAWS for Windows 95, Version 2.0, by Henter-Joyce, Inc.JAWS (Job Access for Windows) for Windows 95, version 2.0, does not work correctly with any of the programs included in Microsoft Office 97. For more information, contact Henter-Joyce, Inc., technical support.
Technical Support E-mail: jaws@hj.com Technical Support Phone : (800) 336-5658 (United States only) (813) 528-8900 Web Site Address : http://www.hj.com/ SLIMWARE Window Bridge by Syntha-voice Computers, Inc.Window Bridge for Windows 95 supports MSAA, so it should work correctly with all of the programs included in Microsoft Office 97. If you are using an earlier version of Window Bridge, you will need to upgrade to the Windows 95 version.
Technical Support E-mail: help@synthavoice.on.ca Technical Support Phone : (905) 662-0565 Web Site Address : http://www.synthavoice.on.ca/ Window-Eyes by GW Micro, Inc.Window-Eyes for Windows 95 supports MSAA, so it should work correctly with all of the programs included in Microsoft Office 97. If you are using an earlier version of Window-Eyes, you will need to upgrade to the Windows 95 version.
Technical Support E-mail: support@gwmicro.com Technical Support Phone : (219) 489-3671 Web Site Address : http://www.gwmicro.com/ DragonDictate by Dragon SystemsDragonDictate version 2.5x works in a limited capacity with the programs included in Microsoft Office 97. You can use it to dictate and correct text, but it does not work correctly for other tasks. Dragon Systems is developing a new version of DragonDictate that supports MSAA; this new version is scheduled to be available sometime during the second or third quarter of 1997.
Technical Support E-mail: support@dragonsys.com Technical Support Phone : (617) 965-7670 Web Site Address : http://www.dragon-systems.com/ For More InformationFor more information about accessibility aids designed for use with Microsoft products, visit the Microsoft Accessibility and Disabilities Web page at the following address:
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/A catalog of accessibility products is available at the following address:
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/catalog.htmThe third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information. The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
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