Testing BlogDesk – Another blogging editor
the reason I am trying a new editor is, well, the last Zoundry, is not very accessible. I had to do some things with Jaws simply to get the post to work. It may require scripting or making several JFW configuration settings (including labeling graphics) with sighted assistance, but why should I have to go through all of that simply to make it work. If an update is released I will have to once again go through the same process. In the event that something else is not accessible out of the box, then I will have to decide either to proceed as I was doing in the past, make the mods or wait for an accessible application.
I am using BlogDesk to write this post. In order to get started I had to start in the source code mode. That to me is not really a problem if I am able to then move into the “Normal” mode. Let’s test that now…
Nope! When I moved back to the “Normal” view I can use the JAWS cursor to navigate, but editing is not really possible. Well, let’s try the other features now.
Setting up connectivity to the blog – Not bad. A nice little wizard to walk you through the process and all objects were accessible.
Inserting Links – this phrase should take you to www.mccbonline.org
Spell Check – I have to use the Jaws cursor to access the mis-spelled words.
There are some other issues that are pretty annoying. JFW does not read selected text. The insert html option does not offer any assistance with syntax. Managing categories doesn’t seem to be an option. I am assuming it will be part of the posting process.
Posting – Well I guess I’ll just have to go for it. If you are reading this, then I guess it works!