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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-->
* <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 ==
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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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* <keycap>Ctrl</keycap> + number switches to a virtual desktop. Use for example <keycap>Ctrl+1</keycap> to access the first virtual desktop.
Plasma offers by default a shortcut to start the screenreader.
* Configuring virtual desktops: '''TODO'''
After you logged in, press  <keycap>Meta+Alt+S</keycap> to turn the screenreader on or off.


==Lock Screen==
==== 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-->
 
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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.
 
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==== Full-Screen Magnification ====
<keycap>Meta++</keycap> and <keycap>Meta+-</keycap> zooms in and out, respectively.
 
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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.
 
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==== Inverting Colors ====
* <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-->
 
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* <keycap>Alt+F1</keycap> or <keycap>Meta</keycap> opens the K-Menu Application launcher just fine.
* <keycap>Alt+Space</keycap> opens krunner. you can just type ahead to search for applications, documents and other stuff. Navigate with <keycap>Arrow UP</keycap> and <keycap>Arrow Down</keycap> in the search list and activate an entry with <keycap>Return</keycap>
 
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=== Accessing the Panels ===
* <keycap>Meta+Alt+P</keycap> toggles between the panels. you can navigate the panel by Arrow Keys and activate an entry with <keycap>space</keycap> or <keycap>Return</keycap>
 
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=== Window Management ===
* <keycap>Alt+Tab</keycap> toggle between windows
* <keycap>Alt+F4</keycap> close current window
 
=== Virtual Desktops === <!--T:16-->
 
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* <keycap>Ctrl+F[number]</keycap> switches to a virtual desktop. Use for example <keycap>Ctrl+F2</keycap> to access the second virtual desktop.
* <keycap>Meta+D</keycap> shows the desktop
 
===Lock Screen=== <!--T:18-->
 
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The lock screen is accessible.
The lock screen is accessible.
*  <keycap>Ctrl-Alt-L</keycap> 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 <keycap>enter</keycap> to unlock).
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*  <keycap>Ctrl-Alt-L</keycap> or <keycap>Meta+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.
* 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.
* 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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Latest revision as of 07:50, 2 September 2023

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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 or Meta opens the K-Menu Application launcher just fine.
  • Alt+Space opens krunner. you can just type ahead to search for applications, documents and other stuff. Navigate with Arrow UP and Arrow Down in the search list and activate an entry with Return

Accessing the Panels

  • Meta+Alt+P toggles between the panels. you can navigate the panel by Arrow Keys and activate an entry with space or Return

Window Management

  • Alt+Tab toggle between windows
  • Alt+F4 close current window

Virtual Desktops

  • Ctrl+F[number] switches to a virtual desktop. Use for example Ctrl+F2 to access the second virtual desktop.
  • Meta+D shows the desktop

Lock Screen

The lock screen is accessible.

  • Ctrl-Alt-L or Meta+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.
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