Inserting Controls with Keyboard

[Joe]

Hi

Is it possible to insert a Command Button, a Frame, a ComboBox, or any
control form the ToolBox Toolbar withou the mouse, just using the keyboard.

How is it possible, or where can I find a guidance.


Thank's in advance.


Joe

 

[strive4peace]

Hi Joe,

not that I know of ... unless you have all control types on another form
you can switch to and copy/paste ... but why do you want to do this?

Warm Regards,
Crystal

remote programming and training

Access Basics
8-part free tutorial that covers essentials in Access
http://www.AccessMVP.com/strive4peace

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have an awesome day
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[Joe]

Hi Crystal

I am teaching students to use MS Access.

One of them is a blind girl.

Her computer has some resources to help her work. However, this kind of
resource doesn't work as good as it should for drawing controls in a form.

So I am doing this research to solve her problem.

Thanks.

Joe

 

[strive4peace]

Hi Joe,

I admire you for having the kind of patience you must possess. In all
honestly, I do not think it is possible for a blind person to design a
form in Access from scratch (they could probably use a form wizard) --
but then I have no idea what kind of equipment you have to enable her to
"see"

The best thing I can think to do is to create a form with each type of
control that she can switch to -- and select what she wants, then copy
and paste ... but that is a tall order for a beginner! She would need
to understand the properties and how to change them.

Can you describe the special equipment that she has to help her?

Warm Regards,
Crystal

remote programming and training

Access Basics
8-part free tutorial that covers essentials in Access
http://www.AccessMVP.com/strive4peace

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have an awesome day
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[Joe]

Hi Crystal


She has a Notebook with a software that follow al the things she does.

The software reads the word where the cursor is, or read the message box
text, or the propertie where the cursor is and "tells" her through a
headphone.

I could see her working very fast, better than some non-blind students
(there were another 12 students).

The software allows her to map some toolbar icon and then she can use it.

But this didn't work with the Tool Box in the form design mode.

I was applying what we call an Advanced Access Course, that presents Action
Queries, SQL queries, Macros, Security (it was Access 2003), Menu and Tool
Bar customization, Controle Menu Form and VBA introduction.

She could follow all the themes, except Menu and Tool Bar customization, for
the reason I've already explained.

She told me that she just uses queries in her activities in the office.



Your tip was a good idea.


Thanks for your help.

Joe

 

[strive4peace]

Hi Joe,

you're welcome and thank you for taking time to explain. Out of
curiosity, what type of work does she do?

Blind people using Access is a thought that has not occurred to me. I
would be interested in her feedback to this document:

Access Basics
8-part free tutorial that covers essentials in Access
http://www.AccessMVP.com/strive4peace

Warm Regards,
Crystal

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have an awesome day
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[Joe]

Hi Crystal,

She works at one of the majors banks here in Brazil.

Her main strength is making SQL queries to analyse data and make reports.

I send her a message with the link that you provide.

Now, its on her.

Once more, thanks.

Joe ([email protected])

 

[strive4peace]

no, Joe, thank YOU

Warm Regards,
Crystal

remote programming and training

Access Basics
8-part free tutorial that covers essentials in Access
http://www.AccessMVP.com/strive4peace

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have an awesome day
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