Re: [JAWS-Users] to moderators

2017-08-21 Thread David Ferrin
You're quite welcome. -Original Message- From: Diane Giannetti Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 6:51 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] to moderators David, thank you very much. Sent from Diane's awesome iPhone! On Aug 21, 2017, at 6:10 PM, David Ferrin

Re: [JAWS-Users] to moderators

2017-08-21 Thread Diane Giannetti
David, thank you very much. Sent from Diane's awesome iPhone! > On Aug 21, 2017, at 6:10 PM, David Ferrin wrote: > > Already handled. > > -Original Message- From: Diane Giannetti Sent: Monday, August 21, > 2017 4:03 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread Adrian Spratt
You've made your position clear, and I've explained mine as well as I can for anyone interested. Enough said, I think. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Flusche Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 4:58 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread David Ferrin
Thank you, I did know that. The stressful part is going to be for my 58 year old memory to recall all of those steps. If need be I'll keep a file open on another system. Believe me I am far from infallible. -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 6:09 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread JM Casey
Hey. Don't stress. Compatibility mode is cool and designed specifically so you can't break anything, even though there's no gguarantee the programme will work exactly the same as it used to on your old OS. I did forget to mention that you might want to copy that .msi package file to a desktop or

Re: [JAWS-Users] to moderators

2017-08-21 Thread David Ferrin
Already handled. -Original Message- From: Diane Giannetti Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 4:03 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] to moderators Hello Jaws Group. I have a question to the moderators. I need to have my previous email of:

[JAWS-Users] to moderators

2017-08-21 Thread Diane Giannetti
Hello Jaws Group. I have a question to the moderators. I need to have my previous email of: diane.lu...@frontier.com email to be unsubscribed so I am asking if one of you would be willing to do that for me. This would be much appreciated. Thank you. For answers to frequently asked questions

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread David Ferrin
This might be stressful, but still worth a try to be sure. Thank you for the directions on how to proceed. I'll let you what the results turn out to be. -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 2:13 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread JM Casey
Yeah, this is terrible. Really terrible. And that's all I have to say about that. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 4:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread Jim Flusche
Yes, I guess that explains why you don't use the Jaws virtual ribbons. I can see where you were trying to interact with the sited computer users where you worked. That's fine and understandable. But what I am trying to patiently say is, for a blind computer user of Jaws, in a home or work

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread rosecombs52
I might have embraced virtual ribbons had I been new to Word but I had been using Word and Outlook 2007 for several years before they appeared and not having the ability to use shortcut keys my brain used automatically was the reason I turned them off and have never been tempted to use them again.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread Adrian Spratt
Hi, Jim. The reason I don't try the JAWS virtual ribbon is the one I gave you before. To quote that part of my post: This is one area, however, where I believe JAWS users have both a practical and philosophical choice to make, and new users need to know that this choice exists. I quickly

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread Adrian Spratt
For the record, this company charges a relatively high price for this software. IN itself, that might be okay. However, they are also aggressive, frequently putting messages on my system long after I gave up on the program. They also didn't respond adequately to concerns I expressed about

[JAWS-Users] Excel 13 Inquiry

2017-08-21 Thread jyandt.martin
Afternoon all. I am using JAWS 17, Excel 13 and Windows 10 on a Dell laptop. I was wanting to know about a frustrating problem. I have a spreadsheet, and in some of the cells, I have a list of postal/zip codes. However, some of these codes start with the number 0. But after entering on the

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread JM Casey
Hey David. I am using nero 11, so I'm not sure how or if your nero 6 will work. However, you can try this and see what happens: Run the Nero installer. Do you get an error message? Just click ok. Then go to the run dialogue box with windows-r. Type "%temp%". This should put you in your

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread Jim Flusche
OK, just wondering, you say, I neither use nor advocate the use of the virtual ribbon. So how do you know how the Jaws virtual ribbons work with the office 365 products? I am not trying to start trouble, I am just curious as to your strong response against not using the Jaws virtual ribbons, if

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread David Pearson
expressburn At 10:06 AM 8/21/2017, you wrote: What do you guys use to burn dves? Justin For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread David Ferrin
Since I like to gather information where ever possible please fill me in on how this is done. It is Nero version 6 if that matters. -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 1:03 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread Jim Flusche
Yes, I agree, thanks. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Vicki Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 2:14 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not .. I've followed

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread Jim Flusche
No problem, we all use whatever Jaws settings works best for us. No right or wrong answer in what option we choose to use with Jaws. In my opinion, I recommend using the Jaws virtual ribbons. I say this after using and testing the Jaws virtual ribbons for many years with the Microsoft products.

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread JM Casey
I use version 11. As I said, an oldie but goodie. Works finee with Windows 10 with a small install workaround. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of james Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 12:43 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread Jim Flusche
Well I have been using the Jaws virtual ribbons for years now. I am using office 365, Freedom Scientific does a great job in keeping up with all the automatic updates in all the Microsoft products with Jaws. Any Jaws user is not missing out on anything by using the Jaws virtual ribbons. Again,

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread JM Casey
Hi David. It is a 64 bit system. The reason, I think, your nero won't install is because of a flash incompattibility issue. There is a workaround. You really don't need this feature anyway, but it causes the install process to abort prematurely. If you are interested I can send you a message off

[JAWS-Users] Thanks to a member for using the Taskbar in W-10 with Jaws

2017-08-21 Thread Jim Flusche
Hi group, I want to thank David Bailes, for reminding me about using first letter navigation in the taskbar of W-10 with Jaws, in his taskbar 10 guide. After pressing Windows key+T, just press the first letter of any pinned item to the taskbar to quickly jump to that item on the taskbar, and

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread David Ferrin
If I were to guess then your system is 32 bit. I have Nero burning ROM as well but it won't install on any 64 bit system. Come to think of it I do have a windows 10 system that is 32 bit, oh the possibilities I might have to investigate. -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread Justin Williams
Where do I get that? Do I need to download it? Justin ? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of james Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 12:43 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread james
what version of niro do you use. -- From: "JM Casey" Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 10:33 AM To: Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd I use Nero burning Rom. It's not too new but

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread JM Casey
I use Nero burning Rom. It's not too new but works on my Windows 10 machine like a breeze. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 11:06 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread Adrian Spratt
Hi, LeDon. If you use any Office application, such as Word or Outlook, chances are you already use the Microsoft ribbons and that you use a number of shortcuts. The thread is about the JAWS virtual cursor, which FS created in an attempt to simplify how visually impaired computer users manage

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread LeDon
OK, I must confess, I have not followed this thread. So I am not a power user. I am wondering, how do you get to the ribbon? How do I learn the short cuts and hints you speak of? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian

Re: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread David Ferrin
I like any burn, free for personal use available on the programs page. -Original Message- From: Justin Williams Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 11:06 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd What do you guys use to burn dves? Justin For

[JAWS-Users] burning dvds and cd

2017-08-21 Thread Justin Williams
What do you guys use to burn dves? Justin For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] font size in wlm

2017-08-21 Thread Lenny McHugh
Janie, Thank you, mine was set to 10 but I did increase it to 11 to help him and other low vision individuals. -Original Message- From: Janie Degenshein Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 12:57 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] font size in wlm In wlm Use

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread David Ferrin
I was looking for a metaphor and that is what popped in to my thinking processes. It wasn't a good one but it seemed to work to defuse the situation. We all are different but we must work together. -Original Message- From: Dave ... Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2017 10:22 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Learning MS ribbons - virtual or not ......

2017-08-21 Thread Vicki
I've followed this thread for awhile and I'm wondering why people don't just try it both ways and see what works best for them. Some people, for whatever reason, age, time, ability to learn new things, etc., have trouble learning new things. Others, however, learn quickly and love the