Archive: 2016

  1. NVDA 2016.2rc1 Released

    NVDA 2016.2rc1 has just been released for testing. This is a release candidate, which means that unless any critical issues are found, this will be identical to the final 2016.2 release.

    Highlights of this release include the ability to indicate spelling errors while typing; support for reporting grammar errors in Microsoft Word; and improvements and fixes to Microsoft Office support.

  2. Basic Training for NVDA eBook Now Available for Purchase

    NV Access is very pleased to announce the release of “Basic Training for NVDA”, the first module in the official set of training materials for learning to use the free NVDA screen reader.

    This eBook is suitable for the new and existing user wishing to improve proficiency.

    No existing knowledge is assumed.  For those starting out with NVDA, the book takes you from starting NVDA for the first time as a new user and getting familiar with the NVDA key, to finding your way around Windows and typing your first text.  A setup guide is included to assist those setting up NVDA for someone else.

    For the advanced user, the text is a concise and valuable refresher of skills you may know as well as presenting some more efficient methods of common tasks.  The later chapters cover topics including using the review cursor and object navigation efficiently, using configuration profiles and a timely walkthrough of some of the advanced settings you may wish to revisit now that you are a more proficient user yourself.

    The module consists of the following sections with activities for each topic and review activities at the end of each section:

    • Getting started with NVDA
    • Getting started with Windows
    • Basic NVDA configuration
    • Writing text and saving files
    • Editing documents
    • Document formatting
    • Basic file management
    • Multi-tasking
    • Browsing the web
    • NVDA review cursor basics
    • Object navigation
    • Configuring NVDA
    • Advanced topics
    • NVDA setup guide

    The purchase price of this product supports the work of NV Access and our ability to provide the NVDA screen reading software free of charge.

    Initially the material is available as downloadable electronic text. Audio and braille formats will be available in due course.

    This book can be purchased from our Basic Training for NVDA eBook product page.

    A sample of the eBook, including the introduction and Review Cursor chapters, is available to view before purchasing.

  3. NVDA 2016.1 Now Available

    NV Access is pleased to announce the availability of NVDA 2016.1, the latest release of its award winning screen reading software.

    Highlights of this release include the ability to optionally lower the volume of other sounds; improvements to braille output and braille display support; several significant fixes to Microsoft Office support; and fixes to browse mode in iTunes.

    With this release, NV Access continues to ensure that blind and vision impaired people, regardless of their location, language or economic situation, can gain access to computers, thus widening the possibilities for education, employment and socialisation.

    NV Access relies on financial support from organisations and users. Please consider helping the Australian-based charity to continue lowering the barriers to technology for blind and vision impaired people by becoming a monthly donor.

    Download NVDA 2016.1

    to find out what’s changed in this release, please read What’s new in NVDA 2016.1.

  4. NVDA 2016.1rc1 Released

    NVDA 2016.1rc1 has just been released for testing. This is a release candidate, which means that unless any critical issues are found, this will be identical to the final 2016.1 release.

    Highlights of this release include the ability to optionally lower the volume of other sounds; improvements to braille output and braille display support; several significant fixes to Microsoft Office support; and fixes to browse mode in iTunes.