[JAWS-Users] Link to download/install JAWS 2018 BETA.

2017-08-31 Thread Tim Ford
Hi All, I just cleaned out all my trash, and realized I lost the email that had the link to JAWS 2018. Can someone please send that? The current emails on that subject no longer have the earlier thread, and I cannot remember my password that would get me into the complete thread. Thanks!

Re: [JAWS-Users] website builders/creation tools ad JAWS?

2017-08-31 Thread Dialup @ 56k
I work in Notepad ++ and occasionally Dreamweaver, but DW is a bit of a challenge. However to do this, you actually need to learn how to code in HTML and CSS which isn't hard at all and IMO, much better than using page building software. Pages created by these 'page builders' are usually

[JAWS-Users] jaws dictionary specific to websites

2017-08-31 Thread Dennis Long
Hi, is it possible to make a jaws pronunciation dictionary file specific to a certain website? If so how? Thanks for your help. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] A possible bit of a problem

2017-08-31 Thread David Ferrin
I just tried again by opening the file first and then running the layered commands and it worked. It didn't work when I hit the application key and arrowed down to recognize with JAWS or whatever it says there. -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017

Re: [JAWS-Users] A possible bit of a problem

2017-08-31 Thread David Ferrin
Eric, I tried to OCR a picture of myself that was in the newspaper several years ago that has some text in it but as they say no joy. Could you send me the picture you sent Jonathon on the pod cast? I can post it for download for folks to try out. -Original Message- From: Eric Damery

Re: [JAWS-Users] website builders/creation tools ad JAWS?

2017-08-31 Thread David Ferrin
I wrote mine completely in notepad. -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 8:04 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] website builders/creation tools ad JAWS? Hey everyone. I'm looking at finally building a website. Just wondering

[JAWS-Users] 2018 Beta Download Links + 2018 Podcast Download Link

2017-08-31 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Below you'll find the direct download links for the podcast, & Beta 2018. Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen describe and demonstrate what's new in JAWS 2018. Learn about the features and participate in our public beta.

[JAWS-Users] website builders/creation tools ad JAWS?

2017-08-31 Thread JM Casey
Hey everyone. I'm looking at finally building a website. Just wondering what tools everyone out there uses? I had some success with EZHTML in the past, I think, but that's a really old programme and I never did put most of that stuff up on the web. My girlfriend has a licensed copy of Ewisoft

Re: [JAWS-Users] what's new in Jaws 2018

2017-08-31 Thread Jason White
I've downloaded and installed it. The installation process proceeded smoothly on my personal Windows 10 system. Settings were migrated, and I'm now running version 2018. I'll use the bug report form if I uncover problems. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018 and Open Book

2017-08-31 Thread Dennis Long
I would like to see jaws get more scanning features have an all in one product. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Blackwell, Clifford Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:58 PM To: 'jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com' Subject:

[JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018 and Open Book

2017-08-31 Thread Blackwell, Clifford
Does anyone know if with the inclusion of the scanning features in JAWS 2018 if VFO is intending to end support or development of Open Book? It has been quite a while since there were any updates/improvements to Open Book and this new feature set would seem to indicate a lack of interest in

Re: [JAWS-Users] A possible bit of a problem

2017-08-31 Thread Mr. Ed
Hi, Did you already have Jaws 18 on your computer? Where are you seeing that you have Jaws 18 and Jaws 2018? Mr. Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 3:08 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] what's new in Jaws 2018

2017-08-31 Thread Dennis Long
The one that excites me the most is the scanning feature. A close second is the web verbosity. In my opinion this is the best Jaws release in years it's feature packed for the user! Great job FS! Thank You for your Hard work!!! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] what's new in Jaws 2018

2017-08-31 Thread JM Casey
Thanks for posting that. Edge support still seems rather rudimentary, but surely a step in the right direction for those who are eager to use it. These other features and modifications sound pretty good. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

[JAWS-Users] what's new in Jaws 2018

2017-08-31 Thread Dennis Long
Hi, this is a list of what is new in Jaws2018 the beta can be found at www.freedomscientific.com The following features are new to JAWS 2018. For more information and complete demonstrations, go to the FSCast web page and listen to episode 143. JAWS Version Number Change Beginning with

Re: [JAWS-Users] A possible bit of a problem

2017-08-31 Thread Eric Damery
Maria, The currently released version of JAWS is called JAWS 18. The new Beta Version for the new release is called JAWS 2018. They both can be installed on your computer and you can run either one. Eric Eric Damery VFO™ | VP Software Product Management 11800 31st Court North, St. Petersburg,

Re: [JAWS-Users] A possible bit of a problem

2017-08-31 Thread JM Casey
I wouldn't remove the Jaws 18. It might be nice to try the JAWS 2018 but, it's just a beta, so results are bound to be sketchy at times. I guess that's why they're just letting people try it out. So, keep them both, until you find you're totally happy with JAWS 2018. -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Office 2010 spell-check and JAWS

2017-08-31 Thread JM Casey
Hey. I don't remember how well the Office 2K spell-check worked; as I said I think I hardly used it at all. However the 2016 one worked pretty well. I did find the behaviour was inconsistent if you didn't use f6 to brig up the correct payne. I remember this being rather convenient because you

[JAWS-Users] A possible bit of a problem

2017-08-31 Thread Maria Campbell
The first time I tried downloading the beta version of JAWS 2018, I got an older version of the current.  So now I have the current and an older version called JAWS 18 plus one called JAWS 2018.  . I'm afraid of removing the JAWS 18.0 for fear of damaging the JAWS 2018.  I'm wondering how

Re: [JAWS-Users] Office 2010 spell-check and JAWS

2017-08-31 Thread JM Casey
Yeah, I find I have to do this a lot with Jaws 18. Luckily it loads pretty fast on my machine. I just ran the spell-check again and was encountering the same problem as usual. The list box appeared to be there, but all I heard when arrowing was a line from my document. I restarted JAWS, and it

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018

2017-08-31 Thread rosecombs52
Yes, just like in the past you can switch between versions. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 6:26 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018

Re: [JAWS-Users] Office 2010 spell-check and JAWS

2017-08-31 Thread rosecombs52
Reinstall then because it has always worked from Word 97 through 2016 from 1998 until 2017 for me. I never have used F6 in spellcheck, although it does have its uses, never in spellcheck. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

Re: [JAWS-Users] Office 2010 spell-check and JAWS

2017-08-31 Thread rosecombs52
Press tab and you will be able to up and down through the list. Never have used F6 in spellcheck not in 18 years of working with all versions of Word. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Wednesday, August

Re: [JAWS-Users] Converting a text box

2017-08-31 Thread Fernando Gregoire
This is not easy as with tables, but there is a Microsoft tutorial on reading text boxes in Word by using a screen reader, based on Windows Narrator and JAWS. This is the direct link:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018

2017-08-31 Thread Jim Pursley
Sure.  Just keep JAWS 18 on your system, access via short cut key, close one and open the other.  You can't have both open at the same time. On 8/31/2017 10:25 AM, Russ Kiehne wrote: I have a question about it? Am I able to switch between jaws 18 and jaws 2018? -Original Message-

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018

2017-08-31 Thread matthew dyer
Hi, Yes you can install it and switch between the two as they will have there own diorectory. HTH. BTW, Just saw a tweet come across saying that the beta just hit. Matthew Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Russ Kiehne Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 9:26 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018

2017-08-31 Thread Russ Kiehne
I have a question about it? Am I able to switch between jaws 18 and jaws 2018? -Original Message- From: Dennis Long Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 2:49 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018 You can't make it magically appear now? :)