JAWS – Microsoft Power BI object import problem

JAWS – Microsoft Power BI object import problem


Problem

A JAWS customer may encounter a problem using Microsoft Power BI when attempting to import an object from an Excel document.

 

 Applies to

  1. JAWS 2024


Detail

In Microsoft Power BI the customer successfully selects an Excel file, after selecting the file the application posts a new dialogue with checkboxes to select the object to  import.  At this point JAWS is unable to check or uncheck items for the objects to import.


Resolution

Two workarounds have been identified that may help with this problem:


Workaround 1 - Use pass keystroke through

  1. With the object selection dialogue open Press JAWSKey+3 on the number row.  
  2. Then press SPACEBAR on itt to activate the checkbox and continue working as normal.

Workaround 2 - Disable Virtual PC cursor

  1. Press JAWSKey+Z to disable Virtual PC cursor.
  2. Then press spacebar to check the item in the dialogue.
  3. Then press JAWSKey+Z to restore the Virtual PC Cursor. and continue working as normal.

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