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Dear Python Users Group,

 

I am currently learning Python. I am blind and use the JAWS screen reader to
assist me. I am trying to use Python's IDLE editor but find it quite
challenging. When I move my cursor to a line of code, it reads out the
letters or words from the line above, which makes it very difficult to edit
the code accurately.

 

I am reaching out to see if anyone knows how to configure IDLE to call out
the letters or words that the cursor is actually on. Additionally, I have
searched extensively online but have not been able to find any documentation
specifically designed for blind users on how to effectively use Python's
IDLE.

 

Any guidance or resources you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Best regards,

Jeff