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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20have%20a%20BTSpeak%20device.%20What%20are%20common%20key%20commands%20while%20in%20Desktop%20mode%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are some of the most useful key commands (also called \u201cchords\u201d) for **BT-Speak Desktop mode** (which combines the MATE graphical environment with the Orca screen reader). These let you quickly navigate, open menus, switch modes, and control windows without using a mouse. ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udd01 Switching Modes\n\n- **1-2-3-4-5-6-7-Chord** \u2192 Switch to *Traditional Mode* (Keyboard equivalent: `Control + Alt + F1`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- **1-2-3-4-5-6-8-Chord** \u2192 Switch to *Desktop Mode* (Keyboard equivalent: `Control + Alt + F7`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### \ud83e\udded Common Desktop Navigation and Launching\n\n| Command | Function |\n|---|---|\n| **D-7-8-Chord** | Show the Desktop (minimize or hide other windows) (`Control + Alt + D`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **O-Chord** | Open the Applications or Start menu (`Alt + F1`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **R-Chord** | Open Run prompt (`Alt + F2`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **T-Chord** | Open a new Terminal window (`Control + Alt + T`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **M-Chord** | Open the menu bar of the current app (`F10`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **M-7-Chord** | Open the context (right-click) menu of the current application (`Shift + F10`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **M-8-Chord** | Open the context menu for the current window (usually `Alt + Space`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can send you a reference card (PDF or plaintext) listing *all* desktop-mode chords. Do you prefer that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "yes%2C%20plain%20text%20please."
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s a plain-text reference card listing common key-commands (chords) in BT-Speak\u2019s *Desktop mode*. These allow navigation, launching apps, selecting text, managing windows, etc. You may print or refer to it as needed.\n\n---\n\nBT-Speak Desktop Mode \u2014 Key Commands (Chords)\n\nEach chord is performed by pressing the space bar and the Braille keyboard dots/letter simultaneously (or with modifiers), as listed.\n\n---\n\n1. Switching Modes\n\n- 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-Chord \u2192 Switch to Traditional mode (`Ctrl + Alt + F1`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-2-3-4-5-6-8-Chord \u2192 Switch to Desktop mode (`Ctrl + Alt + F7`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n2. Opening Common Windows / Applications\n\n- D-7-8-Chord \u2192 Go to the desktop (`Ctrl + Alt + D`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- O-Chord \u2192 Open Applications (Start) menu (`Alt + F1`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- R-Chord \u2192 Open Run prompt (`Alt + F2`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- T-Chord \u2192 Open a new terminal (`Ctrl + Alt + T`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- M-Chord \u2192 Open the current application\u2019s menu bar (`F10`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- M-7-Chord \u2192 Open context (right-click) menu of current application (`Shift + F10`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- M-8-Chord \u2192 Open context menu for the current window (`Alt + Space`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n3. Moving the Screen Cursor\n\n- 3-Chord \u2192 Move left one character (Left Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 6-Chord \u2192 Move right one character (Right Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 2-Chord \u2192 Move left by one word (`Ctrl + Left Arrow`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 5-Chord \u2192 Move right by one word (`Ctrl + Right Arrow`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-Chord \u2192 Move up one line (Up Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-Chord \u2192 Move down one line (Down Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-3-Chord \u2192 Move to beginning of current line (Home) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-6-Chord \u2192 Move to end of current line (End) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-2-3-Chord \u2192 Move to top of document (`Ctrl + Home`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-5-6-Chord \u2192 Move to end of document (`Ctrl + End`) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 2-3-Chord \u2192 Move up one screen (Page Up) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 5-6-Chord \u2192 Move down one screen (Page Down) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n4. Extending Text Selection (add dot 7)\n\n(Each of the movement commands above can be modified by pressing dot-7 to select while moving.)\n\n- 3-7-Chord \u2192 Select previous character (Shift + Left Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 6-7-Chord \u2192 Select next character (Shift + Right Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 2-7-Chord \u2192 Select previous word (Shift + Ctrl + Left Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 5-7-Chord \u2192 Select next word (Shift + Ctrl + Right Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-7-Chord \u2192 Select previous line (Shift + Up Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-7-Chord \u2192 Select next line (Shift + Down Arrow) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-3-7-Chord \u2192 Select to start of line (Shift + Home) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-6-7-Chord \u2192 Select to end of line (Shift + End) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-2-3-7-Chord \u2192 Select to top of document (Shift + Ctrl + Home) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-5-6-7-Chord \u2192 Select to end of document (Shift + Ctrl + End) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 2-3-7-Chord \u2192 Select previous screen (Shift + Page Up) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 5-6-7-Chord \u2192 Select next screen (Shift + Page Down) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n5. Moving Between Controls, Windows, Panels (Tab Key Combinations)\n\n- 1-2-Chord \u2192 Previous control in current window (Shift + Tab) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-5-Chord \u2192 Next control in current window (Tab) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-2-7-Chord \u2192 Previous document in current application (Shift + Ctrl + Tab) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-5-7-Chord \u2192 Next document in current application (Ctrl + Tab) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-2-8-Chord \u2192 Top-level window of previous application (Shift + Alt + Tab) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-5-8-Chord \u2192 Top-level window of next application (Alt + Tab) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 1-2-7-8-Chord \u2192 Previous panel on desktop (Shift + Ctrl + Alt + Tab) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- 4-5-7-8-Chord \u2192 Next panel on desktop (Ctrl + Alt + Tab) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n6. Closing Windows / Dialogs\n\n- Z-Chord \u2192 Cancel action or close a dialog (Escape) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- Z-7-Chord \u2192 Close current application (Alt + F4) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n- Z-8-Chord \u2192 Close active child window of current app (Ctrl + W) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/desktop-navigation?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n7. Checking Time, Date, Battery On-the-Fly (add dot 8)\n\n- T-Chord + dot 8 \u2192 Hear the current time ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/post/bt-speak-quick-tips-check-time-date-and-battery-status-on-the-fly?utm_source=openai))  \n- D-Chord + dot 8 \u2192 Hear today\u2019s date ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/post/bt-speak-quick-tips-check-time-date-and-battery-status-on-the-fly?utm_source=openai))  \n- Dots 3-4-Chord + dot 8 \u2192 Hear battery status (percentage & charging) ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/post/bt-speak-quick-tips-check-time-date-and-battery-status-on-the-fly?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n8. Help\n\n- H-Chord \u2192 Receive help from anywhere in the system ([blazietech.com](https://www.blazietech.com/btspeak-features?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can send you a version with all chords (including less-commonly used ones), grouped by function."
    }
]