This website uses simple vocalisation controls located as buttons at the top of each page on the site.
The following controls are available:
This toggles the on/off for the 'point to read' text reader. With the facility switched on, simply point to any text element on the page to hear it read to you. You can also read the 'alt' tags behind graphics.
Click this button to automatically save the largest text element on the page as an MP3 file for later listening or transfer to a mobile device. If you want to save specific text, simply drag highlight it and then click the button to create the audio file. The system suggests a name and a location for the file but you can overwrite the name with anything you like and save it wherever you chose.
Click this button to automatically read the largest text element on the page without selecting it. If you want to read a specific large block of text, simply drag highlight it and then click the button to start the reader. Click the button again to stop the text from being read.
This is a simple convert to print version facility not involving any audio processing.
How do I use the access keys on this website?
0 - Accessibility.
1 - Home page.
c - Skip to content.
2 - For Individuals.
3 - For Websites.
4 - Features.
5 - Talklets controls.
6 - Using Talklets.
7 - Developers.
8 - FAQ.
9 - Contact.
What are access keys
Access keys are keyboard shortcuts which allow the user to navigate around a website or a piece of computer software without having to use a mouse or other pointing device.
What are the advantages of using access keys?
Its an alternative to using a mouse, or other pointing device, and can sometimes be quicker than using a mouse.
How do I use access keys?
This depends on the browser you are using
If you use Internet Explorer
- Press and hold the 'Alt' key
- Press the required letter
- Release the keys and press the 'ENTER' key
If you use Netscape Navigator
- Press and hold the 'Alt' key
- Press the required letter
If you are using a Mac
- Substitute the 'Ctrl' key for the 'Alt' key.
Cross browser support.
Use of access keys differs according to browser:
- Internet Explorer 5+: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key, then press ENTER
- Internet Explorer 4: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key
- Internet Explorer 5+ for Mac: Hold down the Ctrl key and select the number/letter of the access key
- Internet Explorer 4.5 for Mac: Access keys are not supported
- Mozilla: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key
- Netscape 6+: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key
- Netscape earlier versions: Access keys are not supported
