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Braille and Technologies for Visual Impairment

Biblos is so comprehensive and convenient to use. Despite being free, it provides a complete set of tools for document creation and conversion. And it's like an onion--always a pleasant surprise in the next layer. I love Biblos!
Opeolu, Nigeria

Biblos - The Accessible Word Processor

The Biblos blog, the accessible Word Processor for making braille, tactile graphics and much more
 

→ How to use bold style correctly

Giuseppe Di Grande
03/17/2017 00:00
Do you have difficulty understanding when to use boldface in your documents? It is a common doubt for many people who use a word processor. With this article I'll try to clarify your ideas and in the video I'll show you how to put them into practice. In… 622 more words
 

→ How to install an Index Braille V4 embosser

Giuseppe Di Grande
03/15/2017 00:00
Biblos is the software included in all Index Braille embossers. Here I explain the procedure to install and configure an Index Braille v4 embosser in Biblos. If you are not an expert, you should have a person or a technician perform these operations. The prerequisites are to have an Index… 611 more words
 

→ Bari, la casa editrice che pubblica in Braille: La lettura è un piacere per tutti

Silvia Dipinto
03/14/2017 00:00
Il rullo si scalda. Migliaia di microcapsule si rincorrono sul foglio per comporre il disegno. "Funziona a raggi infrarossi - spiega Francesca Piccoli - i cuscinetti che si accumulano servono a realizzare il nero". Il dito sulla carta scopre l'effetto vellutato. "Perché anche un cieco ha il diritto di godere del… 164 more words
 

→ How to correctly align the signature to the right

Giuseppe Di Grande
03/10/2017 00:00
Is it correct to align the signature to the right using spaces or tabs? When writing a letter and wanting to put a signature at the bottom, many people have the problem of how to align the signature to the right. Are you among these people? This article describes how… 693 more words
 

→ La stampa della matematica con Biblos, un sogno che si avvera (Testimonianza)

Ernesta Carloni
03/03/2016 11:35
Sono docente di sostegno della SMS Viale delle Acacie di Napoli, utilizzo Biblos da tempo. Con Biblos digitavo testi accessibili agli screen reader trasformandoli all'occorrenza in mp3. Poi il grande Di Grande ha pubblicato Biblos free e nella mia scuola è stata acquistata una stampante Index Braille V4. Grazie… 90 more words
 

→ Braille, l'idea italiana che facilita la stampa e fa community

Disabili.com
07/21/2015 00:00
Programmazione al passo con i nuovi sistemi operativi, tabelle localizzate in più lingue, supporto su vari canali online: storia di un software che nelle scuole, e non solo, può trovare ampio sviluppo. Il testo di un'opera classica in greco antico compare sullo schermo del computer e, con un apposito… 633 more words
 Finestra di Biblos con testo braille in primo piano

→ Alunni ciechi e ipovedenti: tecnologie informatiche e software a supporto della didattica

Disabili.com
03/27/2015 00:00
Secondo l'Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità (OMS) vi sono al mondo oltre 300 milioni di persone con una disabilità visiva grave, di cui circa 45 milioni sono non vedenti. In base ai dati dell'INPS i ciechi in Italia sono 130 mila ma, secondo altre statistiche, sarebbero oltre 300 mila; circa un milione sono… 427 more words
 

→ How to hide or show a menu

Giuseppe Di Grande
11/11/2013 00:00
Each main document window of Biblos has a menu bar. This bar contains submenus and main commands for document and software management. Each element of the menu can be hidden or, if hidden, shown, so you can create a menu with the commands of your interest. To hide or show… 190 more words
 

→ How to assign a hotkey to a menu command

Giuseppe Di Grande
11/09/2013 00:00
Each main document window of Biblos has a menu bar. This bar contains all the main commands for document and software management. Each command in the bar can be assigned a hotkey. To assign or modify a hotkey do the following: Enter Tools/Hot Keys menu... A window appears with… 214 more words
 

→ How to Install an Index V2 Braille Embosser

Giuseppe Di Grande
11/07/2013 00:00
Here I explain the procedure to install an Index version 2 embosser and configure it in Biblos. These operations, if you are not an expert, should be done by a person or a technician you trust. Index version 2 braille embossers differ from Index version 4 embossers in their front panel. If you… 608 more words
 
I use Biblos since 2015 and like the Program very much. It would be great though, if you could translate your other programs into english as well. Keep up the good work, man!
Dennis, Germany

Biblos - The Accessible Word Processor

The Biblos blog, the accessible Word Processor for making braille, tactile graphics and much more
 

→ Icons - How to Create Them for Free with Biblos

Giuseppe Di Grande
05/24/2023 08:00
Today, I’ll explain how to use Biblos to create widely used graphic symbols in computing: icons. Using Biblos for this purpose is straightforward, and I assure you that with its tactile graphics environment, you can create as many icons as you want. In computing, an icon is a small… 772 more words
 

→ Textbooks in Electronic Format

Giuseppe Di Grande
08/06/2024 08:00
In the production of educational material to be printed in Braille, it is important to have good digital source documents. Today, I will explain which strategies to use to obtain them. In Braille printing, all digital texts can be used and/or adapted — sometimes, no adaptation is needed — but having… 995 more words
 

→ Quando la Tecnologia Fa la Differenza: L'Insegnante, il Braille e Biblos

Giuseppe Di Grande
08/14/2025 08:00
All'inizio di ogni anno scolastico, gli insegnanti si preparano con cura per accogliere e supportare i propri studenti. Ma quando l'inclusione entra in gioco, il percorso si arricchisce di nuove sfide. Questa è la storia di un'insegnante di sostegno che, davanti a uno studente non vedente che… 258 more words
 

→ Dieci partner hanno già aderito: un primo mese di crescita e di fiducia reciproca

Giuseppe Di Grande
08/22/2025 08:00
In appena un mese dal lancio dell'accordo integrativo su Biblos, dieci partner hanno già scelto di sottoscriverlo. Un risultato che dimostra la volontà di costruire insieme un percorso comune, fondato non su corrispettivi economici, ma su valori condivisi e obiettivi concreti, tutti resi possibili da Biblos, il fulcro e… 171 more words
 

→ Biblos and the Paradox of Gratuity: Social Perspectives on the Value of Free Software

Giuseppe Di Grande
01/31/2025 08:00
In this digital age, the proliferation of free software challenges traditional notions of value, labor, and reciprocity. Platforms like Biblos—a free word processor designed for Braille printing, creating tactile graphics, producing audiobooks, and supporting digital accessibility—embody this tension. While its free-of-cost model democratizes access to essential… 2713 more words
 

→ Biblos 5 - More professional than ever

Giuseppe Di Grande
06/16/2017 00:00
Today Biblos 5 is a reality! Continuing the tradition of its previous versions, Biblos now offers you all the professionalism you've never had before, completely free of charge. Stop, you might be thinking this is just another article about what Biblos does. You're not entirely wrong, but give me… 666 more words
 

→ How to analyze and correct a document

Giuseppe Di Grande
06/30/2017 00:00
This is an old battle horse of Biblos and its predecessor. In 1998, I started developing solutions for electronic document correction, and since then, I have continued to improve these tools. Dedicate me five minutes, and I'll explain how Biblos can help you correct your documents. Some of Biblos' more… 681 more words
 

→ Printing Tables in Braille

Giuseppe Di Grande
06/02/2017 00:00
A recurring issue with Braille printing that I encountered during my years of activity is printing tables. It's such a debated topic that, at the beginning of Biblos, it was almost a focal point for those paving the way for me to find solutions to elegantly overcome them. I… 633 more words
 

→ How to safeguard passwords?

Giuseppe Di Grande
04/24/2017 00:00
Today managing your passwords has become a real problem. Between websites, emails, social media, PINs, services, etc., just the thought of memorizing dozens of passwords is impossible. What does Biblos have to do with the password problem? Read on, see what elegant solution I offer you. Some people always use… 635 more words
 

→ The Biblos Braille Bar: An Essential Tool for Reading, Teaching, and Monitoring Braille

Giuseppe Di Grande
05/23/2025 08:00
In the world of accessibility, a single misplaced dot can invalidate an entire Braille document. For those who work with this code—whether teachers, transcribers, parents, or blind individuals—it is essential to rely on tools that are clear, precise, and easy to use. The Biblos Braille Bar was created… 1129 more words
 
I think that Biblos is the best editor for preparing texts for printing in Braille. At least in Russia it has no analogues. I think that not only in Russia, but in the whole world!!!
Valerii, Russia