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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "i%20am%20using%20a%20mantus%20q40%20how%20do%20I%20change%20the%20braille%20to%20contracted%20braille"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s how to change your **Mantis Q40** device from uncontracted (Grade 1) braille to contracted (Grade 2) braille \u2014 or toggle between them \u2014 plus how to set up a Braille profile to make that your default setting.\n\n---\n\n## Quick toggle\n\n- Press **Ctrl + Alt + G** to toggle between contracted and uncontracted braille. ([aph.org](https://www.aph.org/mantis-q40-frequently-asked-questions/?utm_source=openai))  \n  - If it\u2019s currently uncontracted, this switches to contracted.\n  - If already contracted, it will go to uncontracted.  \n- This works both in the device\u2019s built-in apps (like the Editor) and when reading. ([afb.org](https://afb.org/aw/21/8/17143?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## Setting contracted braille permanently via Braille Profile\n\nIf you want contracted braille to be your standard mode, creating or editing a **Braille Profile** is the way to go. Here's how:\n\n1. Press the *Home button* to go to the Main menu. ([device.report](https://device.report/manual/2608573?utm_source=openai))  \n2. Navigate to **Settings**, then choose **Braille Profile**. ([device.report](https://device.report/manuals/mantis-q40-user-guide-aph?utm_source=openai))  \n3. To adjust an existing profile:\n   - Select it, then use **Ctrl + M** to open the Context menu.  \n   - Choose **Configure Braille Profile**. ([device.report](https://device.report/manuals/mantis-q40-user-guide-aph?utm_source=openai))  \n4. To create a new profile:\n   - In the Braille Profile menu, select **Add Braille Profile**. ([device.report](https://device.report/manuals/mantis-q40-user-guide-aph?utm_source=openai))  \n   - You\u2019ll be asked to provide a name and choose the **Braille Grade**: Uncontracted, Contracted, or Computer Braille. Choose *Contracted* when prompted. ([device.report](https://device.report/manuals/mantis-q40-user-guide-aph?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Then select your specific contracted braille table (e.g. UEB\u2014Unified English Braille) or other relevant table. ([device.report](https://device.report/manuals/mantis-q40-user-guide-aph?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Save the profile. Once activated, the device will immediately use that profile. ([device.report](https://device.report/manual/2608573?utm_source=openai))  \n\n5. The active profile is visually indicated: dots **7 and 8** in the first cell are underlined when a Braille profile is in use. ([device.report](https://device.report/manuals/mantis-q40-user-guide-aph?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can walk you through how to select the right contracted braille table (e.g. UEB vs another) based on your location or what you\u2019re reading. Do you want to set that up?"
    }
]