Anne, This took just a little getting used to, and it would be nice if you didn't have to bring the mouse each time, but this really is very accessible. I have never played a crossword in my life, and am really happy to find out how this works.if I find others, I will let you know.
Thanks so much, Harry On nov 21, 2012, at 11:50 p.m., Anne Robertson <a...@anarchie.org.uk> wrote: > Hello Harry, > > I like to do the Guardian cryptic crossword. There is also a quick crossword > available. They are available Monday through Friday. The Saturday cryptic > crossword has to be paid for as it is a prize crossword. > > The link below takes you to the page where you choose which crossword you > want. > > <http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords> > > On this page, I go to heading level 2 Latest Cryptic crossword and click on > Standard Version. > > On the next page, set navigation to Groups as it works better for crosswords > and go to heading level 4, Across. Below this is a table of the across clues, > each with its number and the number of letters in the solution. To jump to > the grid, interact with the clue, bring the mouse and press VO-Space. You > navigate the grid just using the arrow keys. > > The Down clues are under another level 4 heading which is to the right of the > Across clues. I set a hotspot on the second element of the clue, the text, so > that I can use the VO-Cmd-number to read the clue again while I'm exploring > the grid to see whether I already have letters for that clue, It also helps > for jumping back to the table of clues. I reuse the same hotspot all the way > through the crossword. > > To the left of the level 4 headings is a toolbar containing the buttons Save, > Revert to saved, Clear, Check, Check all, Anagram, Cheat, and Solution. All > these functions are accessible. > > When entering a solution, just type and the letters will go into the correct > squares. > > I'm sure there must be other accessible online crosswords, but the Guardian > has been my favourite crossword for decades and I was delighted when I found > its online version to be accessible. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 21 Nov 2012, at 23:18, Harry Hogue <harryhog...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi guys, >> >> Does anyone know of accessible crossword puzzles or any tips for accessing >> regular crossword puzzles online? I have always wanted to play crosswords, >> but just assumed they were far too visual to be of any use. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Harry >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
