Re: [JAWS-Users] some Gmail function questions

I am guessing that you are using Gmail in the HTML view. Many of the Gmail instructions assume that you are using Standard view, which does not work as well for screen reader users. I have done what you are trying to do using standard view. It's sometimes not easy, but with determination, it

Re: [JAWS-Users] Downgrading to JAWS 16

Hi Gene, I have been using Jaws since version 5. Over the years, I have found that some versions of Jaws are very good and others are junk. In my opinion, version 17 is junk. I had upgraded from Jaws 15 to 17. After the upgrade, I had nothing but problems. After several months of struggling,

Re: [JAWS-Users] IF NOT AVAST, THEN WHAT?

Hi John, In my opinion, you are better off just using the security software that is built-in to Windows 10. It is the equivalent of Microsoft Security Essentials. This is the only security software, along with Malwarebytes, that I have used on my and my clients computers for the past seven

Re: [JAWS-Users] Looking for good accessible weather site

For anyone who has been missing a good, Jaws accessible weather site, the braille.wunderground.com site is working again with the 10 day forecasts. John - Original Message - From: "Maria Campbell" To: Sent: Friday, April 07,

Re: [JAWS-Users] java and jaws

It is highly unlikely that you need Java installed on your computer. You are confusing Java with JavaScript. The later is a scripting language that is a part of the web browser and enables web developers to do all sorts of zany things and drive us screen reader users crazy. On the other hand,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox Question

Hi Tom, You are correct. I just tried it with FF 52 and Jaws 16 and I could only access settings in the General section. I know that this was not the case with earlier versions of FF. I then shutdown Jaws and fired up NVDA--I was able to get to all settings, including the hardware

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox Issue

I have not seen that issue after the Firefox update to version 52.0 on three computers. John - Original Message - From: "Tom Behler" To: "'Jaws users list'" Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:29 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Firefox

Re: [JAWS-Users] Weather Underground has changed

Use https://braille.wunderground.com/ John - Original Message - From: "Shane Hecker" To: Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 12:45 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Weather Underground has changed Looks like Weather Underground has changed

Re: [JAWS-Users] using fire fox as your default browser.

Navigation keystrokes are all the same. Two quirks that I have always noticed with Firefox: 1. Once a page loads, it is sometimes necessary to tab once to get into the page. 2. It is often necessary to use the Jaws refresh screen command (Jaws key + ESCape), in order to be able to properly

Re: [JAWS-Users] Libre Office

The Writer app was fairly good, the Calc app, not so much. I used it for awhile, but the program would crash or just stop responding, which was frustrating. I finally gave up on it an uninstalled it. I had high hopes for it, but it disappointed me. John - Original Message - From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] reading PDF documents

I would like to know the same thing. I began having problems reading PDF documents with Jaws 17. Everything reads fine with Jaws 16 or NVDA. John - Original Message - From: "Vicki" To: "JAWS" Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:43

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessibility of Lenovo Thinkpad X250/X260 with jaws

I have the X220 and it works perfectly with Jaws and NVDA. John - Original Message - From: "Mohib Anwar Rafay" To: "jaws-users-list" Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 2:23 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Accessibility of Lenovo Thinkpad

Re: [JAWS-Users] limit internet access

Do you have a Wifi connection or a Ethernet cable connection? If it is the latter, just unplug the Ethernet cable. If it is a laptop, most have either a Function key combination or a physical switch to turn off the WiFi and Bluetooth radios. On the Thinkpads that I use (T420 and X220) there is

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding the recent drop in list traffic

David, I appreciate this list for the fact that it is NOT a high traffic list. I see the traffic on many of the non-high traffic lists rise and fall, depending on the time of year and the current activity around the subject of the list. As another member mentioned, I am sure that traffic will

Re: [JAWS-Users] OE Classic Email Program

I downloaded it and installed it yesterday after reading about it in the TTT newsletter. The accessibility is not good with Jaws. The settings section was completely inaccessible. I have already uninstalled it. I will stick with the revived Windows Mail on my Windows 7 computer. Also,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Driver update

If your computer is running normally, with no obvious problems, my best advice to you is to leave it alone. Optionally, you can go into the Windows Update program and look under the optional updates section. Here, you will find any driver updates that the Windows Update service recommends for

Re: [JAWS-Users] new external cd/dvd rw rom drive

It should work with Win 10 if it was designed to work with 7 and 8 with no drivers. Does the USB cable have one or two connectors for attaching to your PC? On my external DVD, there are two connectors. One connector only provides power, while the other connector provides both power and data.

Re: [JAWS-Users] OOTunes contact page

The page works fine for me: Win 7 and Jaws 17. Alternatively, you can send your stream request to: stre...@ootunes.com John - Original Message - From: "John Fitzgerald " To: Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 9:12 PM Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Reading PDF in inaccessible Fox It reader on a PC withJAWS

You are correct, FoxIt is not accessible using a screen reader. If Jaws cannot read the screen aloud, it will not display the screen information on a Braille display. John - Original Message - From: "Dujari, Prateek" To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Lenovo Thinkpad x260 and JAWS

I have the X220 running Windows 7 Pro and it works great with Jaws 15. I purchased it used about a year ago. I stayed away from the newer models (X240 and X260) because the keyboards on those models are the totally flat style keys instead of the traditional keys on the X220. It is all up to

[JAWS-Users] Jaws 17 and Windows Mail Issue

Hi all, I use the Windows Mail client on my Windows 7 computer. This is not Windows Live Mail, but the Windows Mail client that is part of Win 7, but disabled by default. Ever since I upgraded to Jaws 17, when in a message (either composing or reading) and tab through the To, CC and BCC fields,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Never10, Leo Laporte Recommends This Program / Tool For Stopping Windows 7 &8 From Updating To Windows 10

A quick tip: When you run the Never10 program, it will make a chime sound. At this point, you can press Alt-D and the program will make another chime sound. The program has disabled any future Windows 10 upgrade nags from Microsoft. Then press Alt-F4 to exit the program and you are all done.

Re: [JAWS-Users] A Website inconsistency

You did not mention which browser and version of that browser, the two of you are using. My first guess is that you are using two different browsers. My guess is that one of you is using Firefox and the other IE. John - Original Message - From: "Adrian Spratt"

Re: [JAWS-Users] More testing of Jaws 17

I'm using the latest Jaws 17 64-bit on Windows 7 with no lag/delay problems. Upgrading to JFW 17 did require that I completely remove all previously installed FS products and then do a clean install. The one problem that I am having is with PDF files. For no apparent reason, JFW keeps jumping

Re: [JAWS-Users] Get Windows 10 is back!

Tom, Download the standalone version of GWX control panel and run it. It does not install anything on your computer. It just sets the options to prevent the downloading and installation of W10. This is not rocket science. It just works. I have run it on a dozen computers with no adverse

Re: [JAWS-Users] Using GoToMeeting

Try accessing it using NVDA. Sometimes NVDA works where Jaws fails. Good example is capitalone360.com. I cannot access the menus on their site with Jaws, but they work perfectly with NVDA. It's worth a try. John - Original Message - From: "George Martinez CPA"

Re: [JAWS-Users] going to any drive directly

The old dog learns yet another new trick today. Thanks for the very good tip David. Keep them coming. John - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 8:50 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] going to any

Re: [JAWS-Users] Get Windows Ten message

Hi, Download the GWX Control Panel from the following website: http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/ You can download either the full installer package or the standalone program (that is the one that I used). After downloading, run the program. It will require administrator privileges. You

Re: [JAWS-Users] MS support of Windows 7

Support ends 1/14/2020 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/search/default.aspx?alpha=windows%207 - Original Message - From: "Neil Towery " To: Sent: Friday, November 27, 2015 4:20 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] MS support of

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws activating wrong link why?

I have encountered this behavior in Jaws for years. It happens to me more in Firefox than IE, but it happens in both. The best way that I have found to circumvent the problem is to TAB to the link and then activate it, instead of navigating to the link with the cursor keys. When using FF, I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Google Chrome is totally accessible

What version of Jaws are you using with Google Chrome? - Original Message - From: "David Moore" To: Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 4:48 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Google Chrome is totally accessible Hi all. I have been

Re: [JAWS-Users] tds email server protocols

subject: [JAWS-Users] tds email server protocols - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Monday, November 02, 2015 3:43 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] tds email server protocols If some kind hearted person would take pity

Re: [JAWS-Users] downgrading back to xp

Running Win 7 with only two GB of Ram is going to be a frustrating experience. Can you add an additional two GB of ram to your computer? It will make a huge difference in the performance of Win 7. John - Original Message - From: "leonard morris" To: "jaws"

Re: [JAWS-Users] Time to Upgrade to IE 11

Neil, I have been using IE 11 on Windows 7 Home 64-bit with Jaws 13 and 14 for about three years and have had no problems. Of course, I come across web sites that do not always work as I would like. When I encounter them, the first thing that I do is to try the offending site using Firefox and

Re: [JAWS-Users] SharePoint with JAWS

Nancy, Do a Google search for Sharepoint accessibility. You will find a lot of good information on the subject. John - Original Message - From: "Nancy" To: Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2015 7:34 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] SharePoint

Re: [JAWS-Users] Re; keyboard recommendation

If you get the opportunity to take a ride to a Staples and try out the keyboards that they have on display. That way, you can choose the one that feels the best to you. For me, I went to Wal-Mart and purchased the cheapest keyboard that they offered. It is a standard 104 key USB keyboard and it

Re: [JAWS-Users] Using Jaws on the Vanguard.com site

ut do not trade on the Vanguard site. HTH.particularly those with Vanguard accounts. On 9/22/2015 11:12 AM, John M. wrote: Hi all, I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who has had success using Jaws to perform transactions on the vanguard.com site. In particular, buying and selling securities.

[JAWS-Users] Using Jaws on the Vanguard.com site

Hi all, I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who has had success using Jaws to perform transactions on the vanguard.com site. In particular, buying and selling securities. I have been trying to use both Jaws 14 and 15 on this site with very little success. Thanks, John For answers

Re: [JAWS-Users] Keyboards without Applications key

The shift F10 key combination performs the same function as the application key. John - Original Message - From: Vicky Vaughan vrvaugha...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 7:07 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Keyboards without Applications key Hi

Re: [JAWS-Users] Using the JAWS history to copy text or messages.

It should be noted that this feature is only available with JAWS version 15 and newer. John - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Using the JAWS history to copy text

Re: [JAWS-Users] WINDOWS 10, OBSERVATIONS AND ANALYSIS

and eBay, that can be purchased for a fraction of their original price. I recently purchased two beautiful Lenovo Thinkpads, for about 15% of what they sold for new just three years ago. John M. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: Jaws Users E-mail List

Re: [JAWS-Users] google accessibility

suggested link, I get a webpage has expired message. I tried putting the original address with the same results. - Original Message - From: John M. jobhun...@box547.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] google accessibility

Re: [JAWS-Users] google accessibility

Others have had the same problem. Try https://startpage.com It uses Google as the underlying search engine and the results are very accessible. Use the heading quick key to jump to each result. John - Original Message - From: john frei...@295.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: Accessible Google Search

Interesting. I have been using it exclusively for years now and have never gotten a 404 error retrieving the page. - Original Message - From: Don Cher oneagleswin...@bellsouth.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 2:19 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk]

Re: [JAWS-Users] the get windows 10 prompt and C P U usage

David, I would also recommend that you go into the Windows update settings and uncheck the box that says give me recommended updates the same way that I receive important updates. This will prevent KB3035583 from automatically being installed. I am not pleased that Microsoft decided to push

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows update

It does not matter. John - Original Message - From: anna vimini an...@etown.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 2:28 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] windows update Hi all, I have just noticed that I have two windows update one in control panel and one in

Re: [JAWS-Users] VIPRE's usability

You have the option to download the latest version of Jaws and use it in demo mode whenever you have to interact with Viper. It may not be optimal, but it should help you out in the meantime. John - Original Message - From: Mario Brusco mrb...@hotmail.com To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Security Essentials with XP and JAWS 14

If it is already installed, the virus definitions will continue to update until July, 2015. John - Original Message - From: Arianna acale...@centurylink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2015 11:33 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Security Essentials with XP

Re: [JAWS-Users] Blackboard.com and Jaws find

My guess is that the school has updated the version of Blackboard that is being used. You should contact the school's disability services department and let them know of the problems that you are having. Also, have you tried using Firefox instead of IE? John - Original Message -

Re: [JAWS-Users] CRM

Hi Bonnie: You will not know if the CRM system is accessible until you begin using it. If I were in your shoes, I would talk with your supervisor and insist on being given the opportunity to test the new CRM software using your screen reader. This way, you may be able to identify potential

Re: [JAWS-Users] SharePoint 2010 JFW

The company that publishes the software to make SharePoint 508 compliant will be presenting their solution at the World Usability Day / New England event on 11/13 in Keene, NH. If you are in the area, maybe you can attend and check it out. http://www.wudnewengland.org John - Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessibility of Foxit Pdf reader with JAWS

. Thanks in advance, Jorge -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John M. Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:14 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessibility of Foxit Pdf reader with JAWS FoxIt

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessibility of Foxit Pdf reader with JAWS

FoxIt used to be accessible. But changes to the program have made it inaccessible for at least three years now. If you have an iOS device, by far the most reliable way to access a PDF document is using the Voice Dream Reader app. I still use Adobe Reader for short PDF documents, but I now put

Re: [JAWS-Users] Tax Software

Checkout www.myblindspot.org for information on an Jaws accessible version of QuickBooks. Taxact is a fairly accessible tax preparation software. The new version will not be released until January 2015. John - Original Message - From: Nicole Valicia Thompson-Andrews

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessible Internet Speed Test

http://i.dslr.net/iphone_speedtest.html Completely accessible with Jaws or VoiceOver. When the page loads, click on the WiFi button and wait about 15 seconds. Then, arrow down the page to view the test results. I use it all the time to check Internet connections. The title is iPhone test, but

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessible Internet Speed Test

the other numbers mean and how good or bad they are? Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John M. Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 8:23 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessible Internet Speed Test

Re: [JAWS-Users] LinkedIn and JAWS

Sad to say that the LinkedIn site has become very screen reader unfriendly. In the past, the LinkedIn Mobile site was very accessible with screen readers, but now even that site brings virtually no additional accessibility to screen reader users. This is a disappointing trend, but it is one

Re: [JAWS-Users] an inaccessible web site.

Hi Jim, Here is my experience with the referenced site: Win 7 64-bit and Jaws 13 Using IE 10, nothing is visible to Jaws under step 2 - select your provider and the checkboxes to subscribe to the mail lists are not visible. Firefox 24.3.0: Radio buttons to select a provider are accessible, but

Re: [JAWS-Users] working on the web site

David, Remember that many programs that were released when XP was king, still work great under Win 7. A few examples of ones which I use include MP3 Direct Cut and Juice. Also, XP systems which are not attached to the Internet will serve their owners for a long time to come. Finally, virtual

Re: [JAWS-Users] web site requires update

If you know that you are running the latest version of Flash, then ignore the update that you are being offered. Otherwise, get the latest update from a trusted site, not a random website that you are visiting. John - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: JFW

Re: [JAWS-Users] Door to door map driving directions

try http://maps.bing.com The site works better than the Google maps site ever worked. The directions also give you landmarks, which were not a part of the Google maps. If you have an iPhone, the Google maps app is pretty accessible and works well. John - Original Message - From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] computer time

Here is a simple utility that runs in the system tray and will keep the computer clock up to date on an interval that you can set. I initially downloaded this utility for my wife's old IBM ThinkPad with a dead Cmos battery. The clock is off by days every time she turns it on. Instead of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Has anyone had problems with going to web pages afterFirefox is loaded?

Try minimizing Firefox and then switching back to it. This will usually make the screen visible to Jaws. John - Original Message - From: David Ingram dingram...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:45 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Has anyone

Re: [JAWS-Users] Updating malwarebytes pro

It is not necessary to use the Jaws cursor to navigate the Malwarebytes menus. Follow these three simple steps: 1. With Malwarebytes open, tab until you land on the Exit button. 2. Press the up arrow key once, which will place you on the menu which contains Scanner, Protection, Update, etc. 3.

Re: [JAWS-Users] MSSE and Malware Bites Pro

Yes, they coexist together very well. Neither of them will cause an issue with Jaws. John - Original Message - From: Blackwell, Clifford cblackw...@cityofmadison.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 10:18 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] MSSE and Malware

Re: [JAWS-Users] Ongoing problem with Outlook 2007 using Jaws 14 or 15beta

Greg, This sounds very similar to a problem I was having on a XP system. I don't remember specifically what the culprit was, but I believe that it was another program--possibly the software for my Samsung printer/scanner/fax. Every couple of minutes, it was doing something which caused Jaws to

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS accessible system back up methods

have advantages over just copying files manually? Cher -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John M. Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 3:29 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS accessible system

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS accessible system back up methods

Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John M. Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:39 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS accessible system back up methods

- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John M. Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2013 12:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS accessible system back up methods If your data is important to you, you must maintain at least three

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS accessible system back up methods

If your data is important to you, you must maintain at least three copies of your data on at least two different types of storage media and in at least two separate locations. For example, Let's assume that your data files located on your computers internal hard drive are one copy stored in

Re: [JAWS-Users] Programming in old BASIC

) -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John M. Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 1:22 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Programming in old BASIC Hi Scott, It just so happens that for the past

Re: [JAWS-Users] Programming in old BASIC

Hi Scott, It just so happens that for the past several weeks, I have been working with Liberty Basic. It is a full featured Basic compiler and it has been fully Jaws accessible so far. I am Using Win 7 64-bit with Jaws 13. According to the website, it will also work with Win 8. I am using the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Separating Identities In Windows Mail

, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: John M. To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Separating Identities In Windows Mail It works with Win 7 64 bit. I am using it. John - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch

Re: [JAWS-Users] Separating Identities In Windows Mail

It works with Win 7 64 bit. I am using it. John - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 8:09 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Separating Identities In Windows Mail looks like it is only for vista

Re: [JAWS-Users] accessing a Linksys router WRT120N

David, I do not believe that the DDWRT firmware is available for your particular router, but if anyone has a router which can support DDWRT, I highly recommend it. It is fully accessible, extremely stable and high performance. I installed it on my old WRT54G and it made a big improvement in

Re: [JAWS-Users] IE 10

I installed IE 10 a few days ago on my Win 7 64-bit desktop running Jaws 13. I am very impressed with how much faster it is than IE 9. A BIG improvement. No problems so far. John - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] nvda for google

Karen, Make your life a whole lot easier and switch from Google to Startpage.com. This search engine uses Google, but has a much cleaner interface and protects your privacy at the same time. Just give it a try. Once you start using it, you will not go back to Google. John - Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] FYI on mal ware bytes

For almost four years now, I have been using the paid version of Malwarebytes on dozens of computers and have not had any problems reported regarding the use of legitimate websites. When Malwarebytes blocks a site, it is because it has either actively found or previously found the site to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Pa. senators web pages with capcia

Very good. If everyone who ran into an accessibility roadblock took the time to contact the owner of the site, things would begin to get better. Like you, I always take the time to inform website owners of the barriers found on their sites. John - Original Message - From: Lenny

Re: [JAWS-Users] Buttons on a Website

If you have NVDA installed, give the page a try using that screen reader. Even using Jaws 13, there are sites where NVDA will read elements that Jaws fails to find. My guess is that the buttons that Jaws is having problems were created using JavaScript. The Hadley folks should know better than

Re: [JAWS-Users] Buttons on a Website

- From: John M. jobhun...@box547.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Buttons on a Website If you have NVDA installed, give the page a try using that screen reader. Even using Jaws 13, there are sites where NVDA will read

Re: [JAWS-Users] Buttons on a Website

] On Behalf Of Jerry Martin Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 4:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Buttons on a Website John: Forgive my ignorance, but what is NVDA? I have never heard of it. - Original Message - From: John M. jobhun...@box547.com To: jaws-users

[JAWS-Users] Jaws not speaking UAC dialogues

Jaws 13 has stopped speaking the UAC dialogue boxes when they appear. Running Win 7 64-bit and Jaws 13, prior to the latest update. NVDA has no problem reading them. Jaws is silent until the prompt is responded too. If I tab three times and press enter, Jaws will resume speaking. Any ideas? No

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to turn off ding sound in Jaws 13

its own sounds as well, for when you get to the top or bottom of a file there, particularly if you installed a version of office Sounds or have turned sound notifications on. - Original Message - From: John M. jobhun...@box547.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to turn off ding sound in Jaws 13

-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John M. Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 03:36 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How to turn off ding sound in Jaws 13 I knew that there was an option to control this. Setting to silent

[JAWS-Users] How to turn off ding sound in Jaws 13

Hi, I am using Jaws 13 on Windows 7 64-bit. There is one annoyance which I recall used to happen with Jaws 7. When navigating a file list and I reach the top or bottom item, a ding sound is played by Jaws. The same sound occurs when editing a Word document and you reach the beginning or end of

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to turn off ding sound in Jaws 13

all windows sound event. 3. Press letter d until you hear Jaws read: default beep. 4. Tab to the sound combo box, and up arrow to choose (none) 5. Hit enter or tab to the ok button and spacebar to activate this. Hope that help Cuong - Original Message - From: John M. To: jaws-users

Re: [JAWS-Users] Google maps

Hi Russ, You are correct, it appears that Google has discontinued the mobile version of the maps, replacing it with an app that can be downloaded to a phone. Not much help if you are using a PC. As the other person suggested, you will have to go to the maps.Google.com and click on get

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 10 freezes when on Youtube!

Hi Rick, Thanks for the reminder about Povidi.com. I had used it awhile ago, but it had slipped my mind (along with a lot of other things). It works great with Jaws 10 on Win XP and IE 8. John - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Gmail and Jaws.

I'm using Jaws 10 and XP SP3 and Gmail works good in Basic HTML view. There are several tasks which require the Standard view. For example, marking a particular email address to never be flagged as spam can only be done in Standard view. Otherwise, no problems. John - Original Message

Re: [JAWS-Users] Check Mark in MS Word 2007

Hi Jerry, I do not know if this will work in Office 2007, but in Office 2002: from the menu bar select InsertSymbol; select the Wingdings font and enter character number 254. This will give you a check mark. In Jaws, it will speak the check mark as character field 254. Hope that helps. John

Re: [JAWS-Users] looking for a program

David, Take a look at the following page. I'm sure you will find something in there that will meet your requirements for stopping a program. http://ss64.com/nt/kill.html John - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Is there a way to copy and paste from the

I'll give you the brute force method that I use: From the command line window, press Alt-Spacebar to open the System Menu. Arrow down to the Edit menu, press the right arrow. Arrow down to select all and press Enter. Press Alt-Spacebar and arrow down to the edit menu and press the right arrow.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accomplish Cash Manager and JFW

Hi Rhonda, I am also trying out this program. I must say that for the price, I am not impressed. One of the biggest drawbacks that I have found is that the reports are not accessible. I currently produce my invoices using Word and track income and expenses using Excel. Before I lost my

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accomplish Cash Manager and JFW

I will give that a try and report back. John - Original Message - From: Don Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 3:56 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Accomplish Cash Manager and JFW Have you looked into using Quickbooks

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accomplish Cash Manager

Can you provide the link to the trial version. I would like to give it a try. I am tired of using Excel spreadsheets. Back in the day, QuickBooks was so nice and easy, but it's accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. Thanks, John - Original Message - From: Rhonda Scott

Re: [JAWS-Users] PDF readers

I have tried FoxIt and Sumatra. Both are small, fast PDF readers, that can run rings around Adobe Reader. Unfortunately, neither works with Jaws or NVDA. With FoxIt, all of the menus are very accessible, just not the PDF content. I have tried contacting FoxIt Software, in an attempt to have

Re: [JAWS-Users] PDF readers

, however if I save the file as a text with sumatra's save as text function it reads much better than a pdf file which was saved to text with Adobe. Regards Fanus - Original Message - From: John M. jobhun...@box547.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 3

Re: [JAWS-Users] blind software planner

David, I am not prompted for a password, but cannot extract the installer from the zip file. Tried both Windows and WinRar with no success. John - Original Message - From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 8:03 AM

Re: [JAWS-Users] Image for Windows Question

Hi Don, Would you consider creating a podcast for setting up Vinux with Image for Linux? This would be an incredibly valuable resource for so many of us. I would be willing to pay for such a podcast. Or, maybe it could be a Thank you gift for donating to the Vinux project. John -

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