Window-Eyes
 | This article contains promotional content. (August 2012) |
| Developer(s) | GW Micro, Inc |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 1995 |
| Stable release | 7.5.4.1
/ April 23, 2012 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Screen reader |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.gwmicro.com |
Window-Eyes is a screen reader for Microsoft Windows, developed by GW Micro. The first version was released in 1995. The latest version of Window-Eyes is 7.5.4.1, released on April 23, 2012
Features
Window-Eyes is an alternative to another screen reader Jaws. It is a very good alternative according to many people in the blind and visually impaired community. Window-Eyes is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.[1] Window-Eyes 7 added support for industry standard scripting which can be used to modify specific settings in Window-Eyes, monitor portions of the screen for certain kinds of activity, define hotkeys, and automate repetitive tasks. But it is not yet compatible with Windows 8.[2]
History
Window-Eyes is developed by GW Micro, a company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.[1] Window-Eyes is currently available in 14 languages and the English version includes nine text-to-speech languages including: US English, UK English, Castilian Spanish, Mexican Spanish, French, Canadian French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.[3]
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