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Transcribers enter text into a standard word processing program, edit it, and then save it as an electronic file. This file is then opened in the translation software. The translation software can be controlled with either keyboard commands or a mouse. The word processor text can be converted into the braille code and displayed on the computer screen as simulated braille, or 'simbraille' which is a visual representation of embossed braille. Simbraille appears as black dots displayed on the screen in lines. These lines consist of cells that contain combinations of the six dots representing letters, numbers, and punctuation. This display allows sighted transcribers to view the braille before it's embossed onto paper. Once transcribers have proofread the translation and the formatting, they can issue a command that will send the file to the braille embosser to be printed.
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Transcribers enter text into a standard word processing program, edit it, and then save it as an electronic file. This file is then opened in the translation software. The translation software can be controlled with either keyboard commands or a mouse. The word processor text can be converted into the braille code and displayed on the computer screen as simulated braille, or 'simbraille' which is a visual representation of embossed braille. Simbraille appears as black dots displayed on the screen in lines. These lines consist of cells that contain combinations of the six dots representing letters, numbers, and punctuation. This display allows sighted transcribers to view the braille before it's embossed onto paper. Once transcribers have proofread the translation and the formatting, they can issue a command that will send the file to the braille embosser to be printed.
afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/assistive-technology-videos/braille-writing-devices/transcript-of-braille-transcribing-software-and-braille-embossers/12345
