Re: [JAWS-Users] Reading a Microsoft Word document with JAWS on a computer that came with Microsoft Office 2013 that was never used or activated

2015-02-28 Thread Mike Boyd
Highlight the document that you want to read, then open the applications menu and select Open with, arrow down the list and press enter on word Pad. This will display the document, and JAWS should be able to read it. Mike mike@comcast.net Best regards, Michael Boyd

[JAWS-Users] itunes and jaws 16

2015-02-28 Thread James Hooper
Can someone give me tips trying to get in to where I can update my account with the app store but when I click on info with my I phone connected jaws doesn't read anything For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copy Command Doesn't Work

2015-02-28 Thread Mike Boyd
For years now, and several IE versions, I have used Control + L to open the Address and search text box. The web address of whatever page you are on will be in the box by default, and highlighted, so all you have to do is press Control + C to copy the contents from the edit box. Then it can be

Re: [JAWS-Users] vipre antivirus

2015-02-28 Thread Mike Boyd
Since the latest update of JAWS 16, vipre 2015 has become more compatible. You must realize that the user interface has changed from what the previous versions were, and it is like learning a new program. You will have to change some of the settings in vipre when you first install it, but all

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copy Command Doesn't Work

2015-02-28 Thread Sunshine
I have always used alt d and do the same. On 2/28/2015 12:49 AM, Mike Boyd wrote: For years now, and several IE versions, I have used Control + L to open the Address and search text box. The web address of whatever page you are on will be in the box by default, and highlighted, so all you

[JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread David Ferrin
I remember doing this but I don't remember how, so my question is: How can I copy a table from the Internet in to say notepad keeping the formatting correct. I want to copy down a list of our American presidents to start with among other items of historical interest to me. The second question

Re: [JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread Flor Lynch
David, regarding your table qustion: If you change the file extension to CSV (Comma Separated Values) in Notepad, I think that'll allow the formatting to be preserved when the table is pasted. -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015 2:40 PM To:

[JAWS-Users] Properly Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-28 Thread Rick Justice
Interesting what you can find when you look in the right places, this was taken directly from the help topics in Jaws 13. I couldn't find anything about uninstalling on the FS website, only found that the site is too verbose for my liking. Uninstalling JAWS To uninstall JAWS, do the following:

Re: [JAWS-Users] microsoft security essentials

2015-02-28 Thread Michele Thredgold
Hi all. I have been using this virus scanner for a while but don't know how to use it properly. How do I get it to do a virus scan or is it possible to have it running in the background? How do I check to see if this is happening. I think it is set to running in the background but I want to

Re: [JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread Pinky
Could you please give step by step directions to do this step below. I could not find the virtual cursor to turn it on. Thanks Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike O'Brien Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015 12:39

Re: [JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread David Ferrin
It works, funny how you forget stuff over time if you don't use it. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To:

[JAWS-Users] Navigating in Word 2013 documents

2015-02-28 Thread rhs
Hi, I recently started using MS Word 2013. Periodically it seems that the cursor skips around the page rather than moving one line or character at a time. I am using JFW16 latest and Windows 7. The document is in print mode. I use the outline format for most of what I do in Word. Any help

Re: [JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread David Ferrin
Thank you gentlemen, all 3 of you in fact. No doubt the answer I seek is in these messages. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Navigating in Word 2013 documents

2015-02-28 Thread Mike B.
Hi RHS, Below are some settings notes I've saved in case I needed to upgrade to Office / Word 2013, maybe they'll help your situation: From: Jim Fettgather There are, in my opinion, a couple of important changes to make in the options section of Office 2013 to have it be more screen reader

Re: [JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread david
http://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Surfs-Up/Tables.htm -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015 9:41 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] a couple of

Re: [JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread Mike O'Brien
Hi To have displayed on the screen what JAWS is reading in your browser, go to the JAWS settings center for your browser and in the HTML section make sure that the option Screen tracks virtual cursor is on. But if that doesn't work, press JAWSkey+escape to refresh the screen and it should

Re: [JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread David Ferrin
I shall attempt that, thank you. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015

[JAWS-Users] Jaws is reading each thing twice in MS word

2015-02-28 Thread Mohib Anwar Rafay
Hi all, I am using MS word 2010, when ever I am reading any word document (except continuous reading), jaws is reading everything twice. I am using jaws 16 in win 7. Is there any way to stop it from reading everything duplicate? -- Mohib Anwar Rafay PhD Candidate in Center for International Law,

Re: [JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread Mike B.
Hi David, I'm not absolutely sure about this but, while in IE, open Quick Settings, arrow down to, Virtual Cursor Options the first option is Select Copy. Press the spacebar until you hear Jaws report, Select Copy full content using on screen highlight, tab to okay press enter to save

Re: [JAWS-Users] flip-flop forms mode

2015-02-28 Thread Tom Behler
I have this problem too with certain web sites. My question is: How do you exit out of forms mode, and how do you set Jaws for manual forms mode? I use Jaws 14 here at home, and Jaws 16 at work, both with 64-bit Windows 7 computers. Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan -Original Message-

Re: [JAWS-Users] flip-flop forms mode

2015-02-28 Thread Michael Boyd
On some web sites, and especially the Lowes site, this happens. To get out of forms mode on the web page, just press the PC cursor, or + key on the number key pad. To navigate the Lowes web site and others like it with the minimum number of problems, I have found that using the space bar to

[JAWS-Users] jaws and Itunes

2015-02-28 Thread Kimsan
I spent two days, well, let's be honest, five days of non-stop learning, and I only learned two things so far lol. How to add just one song and how to sync apps I have in itunes over to my phone. Yes, there is still lots more I should learn but good start so far. Tying it back to jaws, since

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] flip-flop forms mode

2015-02-28 Thread Dave Carlson
Yes, same problem with that Lowe's site. I think it's due to their heavy usage of JAVA scripts. Dave Carlson Oregonian, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: Shane Hecker shanehec...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015

Re: [JAWS-Users] a couple of IE questions

2015-02-28 Thread Mike B.
Hi Ed, Here you go: 1. Press the, Jaws key + 6, on the number row above the main keyboard to open the Jaws Settings Center then press, Control, Shift, + D, to open Jaws Settings Center default all applications. 2. Arrow down to, Web / HTML / PDFs, press the right arrow to open. 3. Arrow down

[JAWS-Users] flip-flop forms mode

2015-02-28 Thread Shane Hecker
I have a problem when visiting www.lowes.com. Jaws likes to go in and out of forms mode when navigating through the site. In many places, you can't simply go to a link and hit enter. It will only click the link when Jaws goes into forms mode. This is particularly annoying when you find

[JAWS-Users] best router for jaws access?

2015-02-28 Thread adam morris
Hi all, I had experience a few years ago with a dLink router where you had to enter a capcha to enter the setup screen. What model of routers are accessible with jaws? -- Adam Morris email: a...@damorris.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

Re: [JAWS-Users] flip-flop forms mode

2015-02-28 Thread Mike B.
Hi Shane Tom, To get out of forms mode press the, NumPad Plus Key / PC Cursor key. Notes for Forms mode setting are below: Try the following; 1. Insert + 6, on the number row above the main keyboard, to open the Settings Center. 2. Control, Shift, + D, for Jaws Settings Center Default All

Re: [JAWS-Users] flip-flop forms mode

2015-02-28 Thread Tom Behler
Thanks much, Mike. This will come in very handy the next time I experience these issues, which I have been noticing more often lately. Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Boyd Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Properly Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-28 Thread Kimsan
Does the help topic talk about how to uninstall jaws with an os that doesn't have an all programs option? I'm not trying to be difficult, just wondering... Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty and persistence. Colin Powell -Original Message-