Configuring Keyboard Accessibility Settings - Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 10 SP1 - GNOME 23-05-2007 Manual

Section 2.3.2, "Configuring Assistive Technology Support," on page 86
Section 2.3.3, "Changing Your Password," on page 87
Section 2.3.4, "Managing Novell CASA," on page 88
Section 2.3.5, "Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts," on page 88

2.3.1 Configuring Keyboard Accessibility Settings

GNOME provides keyboard settings designed to help users with motion impairments use the
GNOME desktop. Some of the available settings include:
How long a key is pressed and held before being recognized as valid input
Whether the keyboard can be used as a mouse
Whether key combinations that use Alt, Control, and Shift can be duplicated with "sticky keys"
To configure keyboard accessibility settings, click Computer > Control Center > Personal >
Accessibility.
The module consists of the three tabs: Basic, Filters, and Mouse Keys. Before modifying settings,
activate Enable Keyboard Accessibility Features.
Keyboard Accessibility Preferences Dialog
Figure 2-24
Features (Basic Tab)
The keyboard accessibility functions can be deactivated automatically after a certain time. Set an
appropriate time limit (measured in seconds) with the slider. The system can additionally provide
audible feedback when the keyboard accessibility functions are activated and deactivated.
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