How To Find A Computer Keyboard That Can Be Used To Enter Braille

The Fred’s Head Companion Friday, July 14, 2006
How to Find a Computer Keyboard That Can Be Used to Enter Braille
By Michael McCarty
An increasing number of braille transcribers are using computers to produce braille. Some use conventional word processing programs and braille translation software to change the standard text to grade two braille. Many transcribers are using software that enables a conventional PC to simulate a mechanical braillewriter. Six keys on the PC keyboard serve as the dot keys of a brailler. Usually the letters s, d, f, j, k and l serve in this way.

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