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This page describes how to use the Plasma Next desktop using the keyboard.
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== Enable Accessibility == <!--T:1-->


== Accessing the application launcher ==
=== Starting Orca  Screenreader === <!--T:2-->
* Alt-F1 opens the K-Menu Application launcher just fine.
* The default shortcut for configuring the Application launcher (ctl-d, s) doesn't work but brings up krunner


== Task Manager ==
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When orca is properly installed Plasma offers two ways to start it.


== System Tray ==
==== Shortcut ==== <!--T:4-->
* '''TODO''' how to put the focus on the system tray
* '''TODO''' moving to the next element in the tray
* '''TODO''' opening the menu of a tray icon
* '''TODO''' menus that exists, notifications


== Virtual Desktops ==
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* Ctrl + number switches to a virtual desktop. Use for example Ctrl + 1 to access the first virtual desktop.
Plasma offers by default a shortcut to start the screenreader.
After you logged in, press  <keycap>Meta+Alt+S</keycap> to turn the screenreader on or off.
 
==== Autostart ==== <!--T:6-->
 
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To autostart orca after login:
# Go to [[Special:myLanguage/System_Settings|System Settings]]
# Go to Section "Accessibility"
# Go to Tab "Screenreader"
# Check "Screenreader enabled" checkbox
 
== Activating Visual Aids == <!--T:25-->
 
<!--T:26-->
Plasma desktop effects contain several accessibility-oriented features, including full-screen zoom, color inversion and assistance locating the mouse pointer.
 
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Settings for these features can be found under Workspace Behavior -> Desktop Effects -> Accessibility.
 
=== Full-Screen Magnification === <!--T:28-->
<keycap>Meta+=</keycap> and <keycap>Meta+-</keycap> zooms in and out, respectively.
 
<!--T:29-->
The scale factor and mouse pointer tracking can be adjusted in the system settings. For a fixed-sized zoom window, use the "Magnifier" effect rather than the "Zoom" effect.
 
=== Inverting Colors === <!--T:30-->
* <keycap>Meta+Ctrl+I</keycap> inverts colors for the entire screen.
* <keycap>Meta+Ctrl+U</keycap> inverts colors for the current window.
 
== Keyboard Navigation == <!--T:10-->
 
=== Accessing the application launcher === <!--T:11-->
 
<!--T:12-->
* <keycap>Alt+F1</keycap> opens the K-Menu Application launcher just fine.
* <keycap>Alt+D</keycap> is for configuring the Application launcher doesn't work but brings up [[Special:myLanguage/KRunner|KRunner]].
 
=== Task Manager === <!--T:13-->
 
=== System Tray === <!--T:14-->
 
<!--T:15-->
The system tray is currently not accessible
 
=== Virtual Desktops === <!--T:16-->
 
<!--T:17-->
* <keycap>Ctrl</keycap> + number switches to a virtual desktop. Use for example <keycap>Ctrl+1</keycap> to access the first virtual desktop.
* Configuring virtual desktops: '''TODO'''
* Configuring virtual desktops: '''TODO'''
===Lock Screen=== <!--T:18-->
<!--T:19-->
The lock screen is accessible.
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*  <keycap>Ctrl-Alt-L</keycap> locks the screen
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* Use <keycap>Tab</keycap> to navigate the lock screen when active. There is one text edit for the password (type your password and press <keycap>Enter</keycap> to unlock).
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* There are some additional buttons for shutdown and reboot.
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* The username is a list that can be navigated with the <keycap>left</keycap> and <keycap>right</keycap> arrow keys to switch between users and start new sessions.
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[[Category:Accessibility]]
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Latest revision as of 09:16, 5 January 2021

Enable Accessibility

Starting Orca Screenreader

When orca is properly installed Plasma offers two ways to start it.

Shortcut

Plasma offers by default a shortcut to start the screenreader. After you logged in, press Meta+Alt+S to turn the screenreader on or off.

Autostart

To autostart orca after login:

  1. Go to System Settings
  2. Go to Section "Accessibility"
  3. Go to Tab "Screenreader"
  4. Check "Screenreader enabled" checkbox

Activating Visual Aids

Plasma desktop effects contain several accessibility-oriented features, including full-screen zoom, color inversion and assistance locating the mouse pointer.

Settings for these features can be found under Workspace Behavior -> Desktop Effects -> Accessibility.

Full-Screen Magnification

Meta+= and Meta+- zooms in and out, respectively.

The scale factor and mouse pointer tracking can be adjusted in the system settings. For a fixed-sized zoom window, use the "Magnifier" effect rather than the "Zoom" effect.

Inverting Colors

  • Meta+Ctrl+I inverts colors for the entire screen.
  • Meta+Ctrl+U inverts colors for the current window.

Keyboard Navigation

Accessing the application launcher

  • Alt+F1 opens the K-Menu Application launcher just fine.
  • Alt+D is for configuring the Application launcher doesn't work but brings up KRunner.

Task Manager

System Tray

The system tray is currently not accessible

Virtual Desktops

  • Ctrl + number switches to a virtual desktop. Use for example Ctrl+1 to access the first virtual desktop.
  • Configuring virtual desktops: TODO

Lock Screen

The lock screen is accessible.

  • Ctrl-Alt-L locks the screen
  • Use Tab to navigate the lock screen when active. There is one text edit for the password (type your password and press Enter to unlock).
  • There are some additional buttons for shutdown and reboot.
  • The username is a list that can be navigated with the left and right arrow keys to switch between users and start new sessions.