Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread Ali
I suppose it is a kind of insurance policy but it does prevent a freer flow of information which would more than offset the small difficulties caused by impropper implimentation and/or undeveloped advice. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind

Re: [JAWS-Users] Forms Mode, On or off

2009-02-03 Thread Flor Lynch
that's my thinking, too. Although i have to have it on in Firefox because otherwise Ff won't work properly when I subscribe to automatic live bookmarks. (I'm told that that's a bug in JAWS as well, BTW. Not everybody has it.) - Original Message - From: Jack jlow...@neo.rr.com To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread Jack
Your point is a valid one. If the information being provided isn't constructive or helpful, then why post it. I'm in agreement. - Original Message - From: Kate shamaniclivin1...@hotmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:07 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread Jack
True, but in situations like that, I always post a disclaimer. Like, if you're not familiar with this procedure, then I'd suggest you not try it. But I'll always put the info out there for those who have the knowledge to make that judgment call for themselves. Jack - Original Message -

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Getting rid of greater signs in a message

2009-02-03 Thread Victor
Hi Alan, Another much faster way of doing this is to paste the message into a WordPad document, which opens a lot faster than Microsoft Word, and doing the same thing of finding and replacing the greater symbols and leaving the replacement field blank. Tab to the replace all button and

[JAWS-Users] Reading text only in a webpage

2009-02-03 Thread Nightcrawler
Are there any commands which allow a user of jaws to read only the text in a webpage, skipping over links, combo, check and edit boxes and buttons? Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address

Re: [JAWS-Users] Reading text only in a webpage

2009-02-03 Thread Kate
Use the letter N to navigate to the text of webpages. This skips links and other elements on the page. Kate Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 21:20:06 -0600 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com From: nightcrawler4...@gmail.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Reading text only in a webpage Are there any

[JAWS-Users] clickable clickable

2009-02-03 Thread Kate
I use web mail through hotmail. When I read my emails, it's constantly saying clickable clickable, after every line of text in an email message. Is there a way to turn this off? _ Windows Liveā„¢: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways

Re: [JAWS-Users] starting pc and hard drive

2009-02-03 Thread Kate
I just ran into the same problem this weekend. It happened after installing jaws 9 thumb drive version onto the external hard drive and then trying to boot up the computer with the drive inserted. Is there anything in particular that you have recently put on your external drive? Perhaps it's

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread David Ferrin
The fact is discussing how to de-compile or crack an executable file is illegal and as such not permitted on any list at all under this domain name. I do agree with you Kate but my previous statement stands for anybody who might ever consider posting such information on here. Such people will

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread David Ferrin
Well I live in the United States, and this domain name is registered here also. There for my previous message stands. I think that is enough on this particular topic of conversation. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] starting pc and hard drive

2009-02-03 Thread Holger Fiallo
only files. I have another hard drive and it did not do that. Kind Regard Holger Fiallo - Original Message - From: Kate shamaniclivin1...@hotmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:23 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] starting pc and hard drive I

[JAWS-Users] JAWS 10 Issue

2009-02-03 Thread Michael A. Tisdale
Hi All, I am back on the list after a couple of years off list. I have an issue that has developed that I hope someone can help with. It is fairly complex so it will take a little bit to explain it. I am using XP Professional with all updates. I am using Outlook 2000. I recently installed

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 10 Issue

2009-02-03 Thread RJ
I been hoping FS would have had a batch for this problem, but nothing to date. Some times, shuting down JFW and restarting it will solve the problem. - Original Message - From: Michael A. Tisdale mtisdal...@cox.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Re: [JAWS-Users] cell in outlook express

2009-02-03 Thread Flor Lynch
-users.com If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: blind-computing-j...@jaws-users.com __ NOD32 3820 (20090203) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Visit the JAWS Users List home page

Re: [JAWS-Users] Reading text only in a webpage

2009-02-03 Thread Flor Lynch
A way to kind-of do this is to save the page as a text document. Also, an almost example of what can be achieved is when, in a newspaper article on-line, you enter on the 'printable version' link. (then, if the printer wants to print, hit the escape button, and you can read away.) -

Re: [JAWS-Users] clickable clickable

2009-02-03 Thread Flor Lynch
However, if you want the help of someone sighted with you, or you want to show them something, you will need to have screen track virtual cursor checked. - Original Message - From: Jack jlow...@neo.rr.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 1:08 PM

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Getting rid of greater signs in a message

2009-02-03 Thread Flor Lynch
You are only nipping your own reading of those greater-than signs inm the bud, not the recipients'. Just thought I'd mention that. (they do have a purpose, actually: the amount of greater-than signs preceding a line indicate how many times the email was forwarded before it reached you.)

Re: [JAWS-Users] RE Forms Mode, On or Off

2009-02-03 Thread Sherrie
Hi, I am still using Jaws 9, thank goodness, but one thing I do to be sure I am not accidentally pressing enter on something instead of entering forms mode is that I use the Jaws left mouse click to enter forms mode. Then I am not in danger of being whisked some place I don't want to be. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Getting rid of greater signs in a message

2009-02-03 Thread Baracco, Andrew W
Use the following address in order to contact the management team jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: blind-computing-j...@jaws-users.com __ NOD32 3820 (20090203) Information

Re: [JAWS-Users] RE Forms Mode, On or Off

2009-02-03 Thread Baracco, Andrew W
Actually, after a little getting used to, I like the auto forms mode. Andy -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sherrie Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 3:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Reading text only in a webpage

2009-02-03 Thread Baracco, Andrew W
Just hit N. Andy -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Nightcrawler Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 7:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Reading text only in a webpage

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread Jack
It clearly states in the license agreement regarding tampering with the hard coding of Jaws. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens dleav...@puc.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 7:43 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Getting rid of greater signs in a message

2009-02-03 Thread Waqas Chauhdry
I just use the Jaws dictionary manager in Outlook to stop Jaws from reading the greater than or vertical bar signs by replacing them with a space. Nip the greater than sign in the bud for good (grin) Regards Waqas -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] RE Forms Mode, On or Off

2009-02-03 Thread Flor Lynch
the last build of JAWS9 wasn't as good, IMO, as the previous build(s). So JAWS10 is actually an improvement, for me. I could get used to AutoForms Mode, and used it for a while; but i preferred it off when i reverted. I don't always want to be in an edit area when i go on to google; and I

Re: [JAWS-Users] clickable clickable

2009-02-03 Thread Lisa Belville
Hi, Kate. I have this problem on the Zap2It sight. I thought I read someplace that clickable is the new term for On Mouse over JAWS used in previous versions, but I may be wrong about that. Plus, it seems to identify text next to or under the link as clickable when I know from experience

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Getting rid of greater signs in a message

2009-02-03 Thread Waqas Chauhdry
I know and for the reasons you have outlined they should be retained for the sake of a sighted reader. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: 03 February 2009 16:11 To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] cell in outlook express

2009-02-03 Thread Mike Barbara
the management team jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: blind-computing-j...@jaws-users.com __ NOD32 3820 (20090203) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread Dale Leavens
I well remember this coming up five or six years ago although I don't recall most of the details. The thing to be remembered is that this is a form of software hacking reverse engineering. The original machine code is being altered and strictly speaking, even loosely speaking I suppose it is

Re: [JAWS-Users] clickable clickable

2009-02-03 Thread Jack
Hi Kate, Are you talking about the mouse over command when you're on a webpage? In case this is what you mean, there is a way to turn this off. 1. Hit insert-6 on the number row. This brings up the Jaws configuration manager. 2. Now hit Alt-S and arrow down to HTML options, and hit enter. 3.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread E.J. Zufelt
Good morning, Depending on which country or jurisdiction you are in it is perfectly legal to reverse engineer an application for personal or educational purposes. But, editing the binary file that contains that message will at the best allow you to change the static message, not replace

Re: [JAWS-Users] RE Forms Mode, On or Off

2009-02-03 Thread Jack
It's actually a really handy tool for those who are new to Jaws. Learning what edit fields are, and how they work is something that can be tricky for newcomers to screen readers, especially on websites. I'm just grateful that I have the option to turn it off. - Original Message -

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread Rissal
sorry about my confusion people my apologies I didn't think it would go that far heheheheheeh lol relax everyone I don't wana do it is that better? thanks cheers everyone smiles - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scripting: Personal Jaws Startup

2009-02-03 Thread Kate
Just a thought, but I'm wondering why your unwilling to share. If a person is learning something like this and your at least willing to give the warning that it may cause certain problems, then it's really up to them to proceed or not proceed with the information. If they make the file

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with my book external hard drive

2009-02-03 Thread jo luland
Hi, I know many of you have purchased the Western Digital external hard drive because I remember a conversation regarding this topic. I've had one for several years and have been using it with no problems. I gave one to my son for Christmas and he just can't seem to get the computer to

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with my book external hard drive

2009-02-03 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Jo, ask him to format the drive so that it's blank and ready to use. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopherhallswort...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 - Original Message - From: jo luland jolul...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with my book external hard drive

2009-02-03 Thread David Whitehead
hello; all he needs to do is? format the external-drive, and, he should be good to go then. - Original Message - From: jo luland jolul...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with my book external

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with my book external hard drive

2009-02-03 Thread Victor
Hi Joe, Just to add to what Jack is saying, I've noticed that some external drives are formatted incorrectly as FAT32, when they should be formatted as NTFS. When your friend formats the drive, make sure he specifies NTFS and not FAT32, otherwise he may find the drive crashing at some point.

Re: [JAWS-Users] cell in outlook express

2009-02-03 Thread Flor Lynch
3820 (20090203) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with my book external hard drive

2009-02-03 Thread Jack
Hi Jo, Did the computer assign a letter to the external drive? For example, My Book F. If it did do this, then the computer does recognise the drive. When you open a new external drive, they are usually shipped from the factory with software, like programs to auto backup files and stuff like

Re: [JAWS-Users] starting pc and hard drive

2009-02-03 Thread tim
Looks like the USB PORT IS IN THE BOOT SEQUENCE. IF THE DRIVE HAS ANY BOOT INFO ON IT will boot. At 05:06 PM 2/2/2009, you wrote: Hi, all I have the following problem. My new external hard drive is not letting me start my PC, when I want. I have to disconnect it before I re-star it or will

Re: [JAWS-Users] Getting rid of greater signs in a message

2009-02-03 Thread Rangs?, the Rascat?
a blank email to the following address: blind-computing-j...@jaws-users.com __ NOD32 3820 (20090203) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit

Re: [JAWS-Users] starting pc and hard drive

2009-02-03 Thread Holger Fiallo
how do I fix it? Kind Regard Holger Fiallo - Original Message - From: tim z200...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] starting pc and hard drive Looks like the USB PORT IS IN THE BOOT SEQUENCE. IF THE DRIVE

Re: [JAWS-Users] removing braille display

2009-02-03 Thread Jean Menzies
Hello Flor, Yes, after much puzzlement, we uninstalled everything, and then manually removed every remaining file and folder related to FS and the display. A complete reinstall, after which I've discovered that the firewall is blocking the Jaws scripts. Jaws works beautifully when I disable

Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu?

2009-02-03 Thread Patti
What I do to delete something off my favorites list is 1 in the favorite list highlight what you want to delete 2 press your applacation key 3 arrow down to delete, or press the letter D then Y for yes hth Patti Thank you. I thought somewhere on favorites and tried but must have left out a step

Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu?

2009-02-03 Thread KB
Hi thanks but how does one highlight with Jaws? Sorry still learning. Karen - Original Message - From: Patti bbk...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 10:27 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu? What I

[JAWS-Users] Jaws 10 and Word

2009-02-03 Thread Jean Menzies
Hello all, At work I use Jaws 10. I've noticed several problems using Word 2003, and am wondering if others have experienced these things. Yes, I've reported them to FS. I do a lot of work with styles in Word. I often use the BANA braille template that DBT installs into Word for braille

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 10 and Word

2009-02-03 Thread Ann byrne
I am running Word 2000 with JAWS 10. I find that rout JAWS to PC doesn't work. Is this also true with Word 2003??? thanks. At 09:45 PM 2/3/2009, you wrote: Hello all, At work I use Jaws 10. I've noticed several problems using Word 2003, and am wondering if others have experienced these

Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu?

2009-02-03 Thread Tim
You simply use the up and down arrows to go through the links in your Favorites menu and press the Applications key when you find the one you want to delete. I do not use alt D to delete a bookmark. I am not sure if this works. I simply press the Applications key and then use the up or down

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 10 and Word

2009-02-03 Thread Jean Menzies
I don't know, but I can check tomorrow and report back if no one replies first. Jean Approximatura: A series of notes played by a performer, not intended by the composer. - Original Message - From: Ann byrne ann...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu?

2009-02-03 Thread Jack
OK, let's settle this once and for all. *smile* In windows XP. 1. Go to your C drive and find documents and settings. Hit enter. 2. Find your user name in the documents and settings folder and hit enter again. 3. Hit F for favorites, and hit enter. 4. arrow down the list and just hit the delete

Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu?

2009-02-03 Thread Patricia Dunbar
I do it the same way too smiles - Original Message - From: Patti bbk...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:27 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu? What I do to delete something off my favorites

Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu?

2009-02-03 Thread Patricia Dunbar
move your cursor up/down arrows will work - Original Message - From: KB karen...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu? Hi thanks but how does one highlight with

[JAWS-Users] removing bullets from text

2009-02-03 Thread Lori
Hi all, Is there a way to remove bullets from text? Thanks, Lori Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] removing bullets from text

2009-02-03 Thread Jean Menzies
In what program? - Original Message - From: Lori twilig...@kconline.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:45 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] removing bullets from text Hi all, Is there a way to remove bullets from text? Thanks, Lori Visit the JAWS Users

Re: [JAWS-Users] how does one delete favorite on favorite menu?

2009-02-03 Thread Tim
You could do it this way but why would you want to since it takes much longer? You can simply press the alt key in your browser and press the left or right arrow until you find the Favorites menu. Jack wrote: OK, let's settle this once and for all. *smile* In windows XP. 1. Go to your C

Re: [JAWS-Users] removing bullets from text

2009-02-03 Thread Lori
Word, any version. Thanks, Lori - Original Message - From: Jean Menzies jemenz...@shaw.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 11:55 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] removing bullets from text In what program? - Original Message - From: Lori

[JAWS-Users] I need help with outlook express please?

2009-02-03 Thread Kimmie
Howdy. I hope my explination of this problem isn't too confusing, but I'm finding it hard to move my folders within outlook express, because for some reason the inbox keeps closing, and in order to move my folders or files to different folders within, I have to keep opening the inbox. It