How to Open the Sharada-Braille-Writer?

Go to the application menu using alt F1, there in the sub menu of universal access menu sharada Braille writer appears, open it by pressing enter.

How to Change the Language?
  1. Sharada-Braille-writer opens with the default language English grade 1. Here the user can write with the six keys f,d,s,j,k and l. Keys f2 to f11 are assigned for selecting the languages English grade 2, malayalam grade 1, malayalam grade 2, hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Arabic, Nemeth Braille code for Mathematics, sanskrit and English grade 3 respectively.  The inclusion of Nemeth code which is assigned in key f9 is a special feature of SBW.
  2. To cycle between default built-in engine languages one can press   keys f1 to f11 along with control key. For example control+f5  is assigned for Spanish.
  3. F12 is assigned to  switch between normal keyboard and Braille keyboard
  4. To assign other Liblouis languages to function keys: Go to SBW preference frame using control + P, use right arrow to move to the Liblouis page there one can use the tabs to select different tables to be assigned to function keys 1 to 11 and finally press the  apply   button.
what are the common short-cut keys in Sbw?
  1. Control + P. To select all
  2. Control + n open a new tab
  3. Control + p preference
  4. Control + s To save
  5. Control + z undo
  6. Control + y Redo
  7. Control + o open a file
  8. Control + x Cut
  9. Control + v paste
  10. Control + i Go to line
  11. Control + f Find
  12. Control + L say line number
  13. Control + h Find and Replace
  14. Alt +Shift + m Abbreviation editor
  15. Alt + shift+ e Abbreviation expansion
  16. shift + f7 Spell checker
  17. control + left square bracket – decrease font size
  18. control + right square bracket- increase font size
  19. control + w close tab
  20. control + q or Alt+ f4 Close file
  21. g h To delete the word which provides typed
  22. control + f1 to f11 To open Built in engine languages
How to Activate Normal Keybord in SBW?

F12 can be used to switch between normal keyboard and braille keyboard In Sbw.

How can I customize the appearance of the Braille text?

You can change the font size, font color, and background color to suit your preferences.

Is the application compatible with screen readers for visually impaired users?

Ensure that the application is accessible for visually impaired users through screen readers or other assistive technologies.

Does the application support Braille notation or mathematical symbols?

You can use notation or mathematical symbols into Braille, the application supports nemeth-code-for-mathematics.