TAB -> cycle forwards through each object on the page
SHIFT-TAB -> backwards
ENTER -> action object (press button, follow link etc)
SPACE -> toggle things like checkboxes & radio buttons
BACKSPACE -> go to previous cached page, if focus is not a text field

I think that's all you need. Whether these work on all platforms, I don't
know (not heard of WebCT) but works on Windows/IE. Should be pretty
standard.

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Spencer Warhurst
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Russell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 02 November 2001 15:01
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Off-topic: Need to navigate web pages without a mouse
>
>
> I realize that this is off-topic for this list, however, I believe the
> subscriber list includes individuals who manage lists for the disabled
> and who may be able to assist us with this question.
>
> > I had a professor, who uses WebCT, contact me with a question about
> > navigating WebCT without using a mouse.  He has a student who is
> > visually impaired, and this student is using voice assisted
> software to
> > "read" the different web pages.  But, this student is having
> > difficulties navigating through WebCT because she can't use
> the mouse.
> > Does anyone know of any solutions for browsing web pages using the
> > keyboard or an alternative device instead of a mouse?  I
> have begun to
> > investigate this, but I only seem to be finding solutions
> that "read"
> > web pages and provide audio output.
> >
>
> --
> Paul Russell
> Senior System Administrator
> University of Notre Dame
>