Re: [JAWS-Users] Printscreen

Was this message supposed to be for this list? On 3/7/18, Janie Degenshein wrote: > Of course and perhaps another person as well as when Graham is napping the > phone is off the hook? > Or other wise give him my iPhone and he can leave a message and I can return > > the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Fusion question

When this feature was introduced, I was very skeptical about whether I would find a use for it. But I can tell you that it has helped me on many occasions. On 3/7/18, Eric Damery wrote: > Hi Loy, > > There are several options. You can go to the Fusion UI and move to the >

Re: [JAWS-Users] Putting JAWS in Advanced User Mode

For example, in beginner verbosity mode, when you press CTRL+C, JAWS says "copied selection to clipboard". In the other verbosity modes, JAWS simply announces "copied". On 3/7/18, sandy wrote: > I'm not an experienced jaws user, and still confused. how does jaws know > what

Re: [JAWS-Users] the stars in password fields

Why is typing the password so difficult? If you are finding that you need JAWS to speak back each character you are typing because you make mistakes, I suggest (and please don't interpret this as condescension or rudeness, because that is not my objective at all) that you buy a typing program such

Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard shortcuts on webpages not working

Some web accessibility professionals discourage using keyboard shortcuts because browsers, screen readers and operating systems interpret them in different ways. My personal belief is to keep them there, but to make sure that there are other ways of choosing the options if this is possible. On

Re: [JAWS-Users] zoom

There are also JAWS scripts for it produced by Brian Hartgen: http://www.hartgen.org/zoom On 3/2/18, Justin Williams wrote: > Can you just download it? > Justin > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On >

Re: [JAWS-Users] searching for coloured text in Microsoft Word

If the person making the changes used track changes, the amendments would appear in red, and JAWS would automatically read them. Just a thought for next time. On 2/28/18, Fernando Gregoire wrote: > Hi Geoff, > > In versions prior to 2010 this was done by pressing

Re: [JAWS-Users] Office 2010 vs. 2016 vs. 365

The reason for the spell-check not working as it used to is that, rather than spell-check appearing as a dialog box on top of the regular Word window, it now appears in a pane on the right-hand side of the screen, just like for some other Word features. The reason that Word now says "we" is to

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to select a sentence in Word 2016 while using JAWS

Everyone seems to have their own methods for selecting sentences. The way I do it is to insert a temporary PlaceMarker at the beginning of the selection with CTRL+WINDOWS+K, then I go to the end of the selection and press INSERT+SPACEBAR, M. On 2/28/18, Adrian Spratt

Re: [JAWS-Users] adobe digital editions

I believe that the primary issue is that documents vary widely in their accessibility. Do you know what program the documents were created in? It is quite likely that the tool has features to make accessible documents; it's just that they are probably not being used. On 2/27/18, Panagiotis

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can link be located after the associated tex?

I'm not sure if it can be done. But you could try this: 1. Press INSERT+6 on the numbers row to open Settings Center. 2. Press CTRL+SHIFT+D to adjust settings for all applications. 3. Press TAB to move to the tree view. 4. Press DOWN ARROW until you reach the item entitled "Text Processing". 5.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Australian English voice pack for jaws

If you are using JAWS 18 and want Australian English voices, you should download voices for Vocalizer Expressive version 2.2. On 2/24/18, Michele Thredgold wrote: > Do you need vocaliser if you’re using jaws 18? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 23 Feb 2018, at 9:33

Re: [JAWS-Users] Latest Jaws update

I' dbe a bit worried why JAWS is deleting the scripts. It definitely shouldn't be doing that. To install the scripts, make sure you are copying them into the folder C:\Users\[UserName]\AppData\Roaming\Freedom Scientific\JAWS\[JAWSVersion]\Settings\enu On 2/23/18, Charles Adkins

Re: [JAWS-Users] returning to Jaws version 16

The problem could be with Internet Explorer, not JAWS. I am sketpical about whether this will fix the issue you are having. On 2/23/18, T. Civitello wrote: > No this is for Windows 7, I have a Win 10 PC with Version 2018 and it works > > well but Internet Explorer 11 and

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and the Powerpoint accessibility checker

I believe it was actually introduced in 2007 or 2010. On a side note, Microsoft just published a complete list of accessibility features in all of their products, and the list is enormous. It's definitely worth checking out. On 2/23/18, JM Casey wrote: > Huh. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Magic and Jaws

I believe there was a MAGic 10.5. I know that you need about JAWS 10 to work with MAGic 11, so working backwards, you would need a version of JAWS prior to version 10. Considering that JAWS version 11 was the first version to support Windows 7, I would hope that the client is using Windows XP, but

Re: [JAWS-Users] Australian English voice pack for jaws

If you are using JAWS version 16, you must download Vocalizer Expressive version 1. I know that you did not download version 1 because version 1 does not have "voice packs", i.e. you will need to download each voice separately. On 2/22/18, Naomi Bolter wrote: > Hi

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws and ITunes

You don't even have to use iTunes for that. Voice Dream can receive files from cloud storage services like Dropbox and iCloud (not sure about Google Drive), and you can also use other apps on your phone like File Browser to act as an intermediary between your phone and computer. On 2/18/18, Russ

Re: [JAWS-Users] migrating to the jaws

You can migrate JAWS settings from version 17 upwards to a newer version of JAWS, but you cannot migrate settings from a newer version of JAWS than 17 to any previous version of JAWS. On 2/16/18, Marek Durila wrote: > > > Hi all, > Do you know somebody how it was with

Re: [JAWS-Users] Differences between Chrome and Google Chrome with JAWS

"Chrome" is just the shortened name for Google Chrome. On 2/16/18, Cher Bosch wrote: > It looks like Google Chrome is for Enterprise use- is this correct? I did > not know there was any difference and downloaded GC rather than just > Chrome. > Is Chrome simpler

Re: [JAWS-Users] Hyperlink in a Word document.

, the change in color should make hyperlinks > stand out. In a document where colors are used for other purposes, I can see > your point. For screenreader users, links are announced as such. > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-user

Re: [JAWS-Users] Hotkey to get rid of ad on Youtube

If you have an ad-blocker installed, the ads will not be shown. On 2/14/18, Mr. Ed wrote: > Hi, > > Is there a hotkey to get rid of the ads in Youtube? > > Ed > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > For

Re: [JAWS-Users] help With keystroke alt+M +jawskey

In order for a webpage to be fully "accessible", the page also needs to be usable. I have also run into circumstances where a page may have every heading tagged as such, every buttonand link labelled correctly and actionable, every graphic described, every form control usable, every custom widget

Re: [JAWS-Users] Hyperlink in a Word document.

You really should not remove the underlining. This is an accessibility feature for people who visually look at links. 1. Text that is underlined is more noticeable which can assist people in determining the important parts of a document, or to quickly scan for a link to click on. 2. It serves as a

Re: [JAWS-Users] Hyperlink in a Word document.

Using a phrase like "click here" is contrary to best practices for accessibility which state that link text should give details as to the specific content of the link. So, for instance, if you wanted the user to click a link to find out more information about pet food, you might have the link as

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws version confusion

JAWS 18 is the major version behind JAWS 2018. You will need to pay for, or use your SMA to upgrade just as you did from 17 or whatever previous version you used to 18. To see your build number, go to the JAWS window and press DOWN ARROW. You will be able to see if there is a new build of 18

Re: [JAWS-Users] What, exactly, is a "region" (html navigation)

d HTML 5; it was just good to get all > this stuff clarified a bit, especially in the case of "aria". So thanks > again. > > > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Roger Newell > Sent: J

Re: [JAWS-Users] What, exactly, is a "region" (html navigation)

OK, this is going to be a bit of a rant, but please read it all because you will hopefully find it interesting and important. About ten years ago, a new concept was invented. It was called Web 2.0. It isn't a new "version" of the web, but rather a new approach to what the web is and what it can

Re: [JAWS-Users] Hi,

"Goldmine® is an integrated sales and marketing program designed to help you build and maintain business relationships. Goldmine's features provide for tracking of all business contacts, related phone calls, appointments, sales, marketing strategies and numerous other details. It is a blending of

Re: [JAWS-Users] An unusual query re vocalizer voices

do seem to remember something about this. Cheers. > > > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Roger Newell > Sent: December 18, 2017 5:09 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] youtube keystroke

Not that I am aware of, but pressing the 9 key moves to 90% of the video's duration. On 12/20/17, Kimsan wrote: > Hi, > > > > I know with the virtual cursor turned off, we can use JKL to perform > certain > actions. However, I'm wondering is there a key to jump to the end

Re: [JAWS-Users] Revealing File Extentions in Windows 10

To show filename extensions in Windows 10: 1. Go to the start menu. 2. Type "file extensions" without the quotes. 3. Press ENTER on the result that is called something like "show or hide file extensions in Windows 10". 4. Press Tab. 5. Go down through the tree view until you get to the item that

Re: [JAWS-Users] ZoomText Fusion List

To differentiate between the product that was a combination of ZoomText and Window-Eyes and the one between ZoomText and JAWS, the new product is simply called Fusion, I believe, and I am not ware of a list for its discussion. You could create one. On 12/20/17, George Martinez Sr

Re: [JAWS-Users] An unusual query re vocalizer voices

It can be done more easily with Eloquence. Use the backquote symbol (Unicode 2035) followed by the letter v and the number from 1 to 8 corresponding to the voice that you desire. Using other parameters, you can also adjust speed, pitch, breathiness and roughness. JAWS has an interesting

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws?

Turning off images in the Internet Explorer settings helps to a very small yet perhaps still noticeable degree. On 12/15/17, Judy Jones wrote: > Hello again, > > > > Revisiting an old question. Wit, it seems, most everyone noticing the > hangup of Internet Explorer at

Re: [JAWS-Users] Anoying Internet Explorer. [Chrome]

Yes, they are exactly the same. "Chrome" is just a shortened form of the name "Google Chrome", just as "Explorer" is a shortened name of Internet Explorer, "Edge" is a shortened form of Microsoft Edge and "Firefox" is a shortened name of Mozilla Firefox. On 12/12/17, cheez wrote:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Behaving Badly

try unchecking the checkbox "use JAWS on the Windows Logon screen". Pressing Space then typing your password and hitting Enter should work fine. On 12/8/17, amca...@verizon.net wrote: > Hi All, > > > > I am using Windows10 on a Dell 5440 with JAWS2018.10.42. Sorry about the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Best browser to use with Jaws

That is true of all screen readers and is a result of emerging web standards being applied in many different ways. On 12/3/17, Greg Washington wrote: > Thanks for this feedback. It seems no one browser works best with latest > Jaws in all situations. > > -Original