Filter Settings
Table 10–7 lists the filter settings that
you can modify.
Table 10–7 Filter Settings
Option
|
Function
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Enable keyboard
accessibility features
|
Select this option to enable keyboard accessibility features.
When you select this option, the other options in the preference tool become
available.
|
Enable Slow Keys
|
Select this option to control the period of time that you must press-and-hold
a key before acceptance. You can specify the following slow keys settings:
-
Only accept keys held for: Use this setting
to specify the period of time that you must press-and-hold a key before acceptance.
-
Beep when key is: Select the appropriate
option or options for an audible indication when a key is pressed, accepted,
or rejected.
|
Enable Bounce
Keys
|
Select this option to accept a key input and to control the key repeat characteristics
of the keyboard. You can specify the following bounce keys settings:
-
Ignore duplicate keypresses within: Use
this setting to specify the interval to wait after the first keypress before
the automatic repeat of a pressed key.
-
Beep if key is rejected: Select this
option for an audible indication of key rejection.
|
Enable Toggle
Keys
|
Select this option for an audible indication of a toggle keypress. You hear
one beep when a toggle key is turned on. You hear two beeps when a toggle
key is turned off.
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Type to test settings
|
The
test area is an interactive interface so you can see how the keyboard settings
affect the display as you type. Type text in the test area to test the effect
of your settings.
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For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences,
see GNOME 2.2 Desktop Accessibility Guide.