You can use the OCR feature of jaws using Insert+space, then O, and then
either S or W/ This will activate the JAWS cursor. you can get a little more
information on how the scan is progressing--how many files have been scanned
and a file name. Tjere won't be an estimated time of completion. A
I must agree here. The Microsoft accessibility desk helped me with my
installation of Office 365. I couldn't open Excel files. Ultimately, they
completely reinstalled Office 365, and it works much better now. It took a
good hour, but they were very helpful throughout the process.
I thought I would let you know that I have purchased Vipre. I advised the tech
of the need to read the scan progress bar better. He was very attentive and
idicated that they would be working with JAWS in the future. We’ll see what
happens.
For answers to frequently asked questions about this
I am using JAWS 18 with Windows 7 64-bit Pro and IE 11. As I was filling out
the form for a Microsoft account, I had to select my birthdate: date, month,
and year. These selections are in list boxes. The down and up arrow keys read
nothing. I could not read these unless I tabbed out and back
to
accomplish, and how you're going about trying to achieve this.
Scorpio
-Original Message-
From: Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:28 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Winamp
Yes. I assume you mean Winamp help. So, you are saying, for example, that
when
Well, I have egg on my face. After a couple of reinstallations and my discovery
of the JAWS help file, I got things going. The information was quite helpful. I
unchecked visualization and the detector plug-in. I was already using the
classic skin. I couldn’t find anything about modern skin
I made crucial mistakes when discussing safe mode. I then realized that
Narrator would open in safe mode. I escalated that discussion in the wrong way.
Whatever happened between the makers of Window-Eyes and JAWS indeed has no
place on this list. I am truly sorry.
For answers to frequently
: Re: [JAWS-Users] Winamp
I have no issues with winamp and Jaws. Have you looked at the help file?
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 11:47 PM
To: List Jaws
Subject: [JAWS-Users
I have no issues with winamp and Jaws. Have you looked at the help file?
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 11:47 PM
To: List Jaws
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Winamp
Winamp is still
press
Insert+3, the bypass key before pressing the spacebar, it will behave
normally. The only petty annoyance I have now is that I cannot review the
contents of the search box with the arrow keys. At least, I can review them
with Control+Up Arrow.
-Original Message-
From: Tom Fairhurst
Press Insert+J, arrow up to Help, and press Enter. Then arrow up to Startup
Wizard and press enter. You will find options for starting JAWS. You can
choose Never to have JAWS not start automatically. Control+Alt+J is a good
hot key, but you can use any hot key you like. Keep in mind that you
Can JAWS be run in safe mode in Windows 7?
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http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
I just downloaded the trial version of Vipre. I’m using JAWS 18 with Windows 7.
How does one tell the progress of the scan. I have had a scan going on for
about 3-1/2 hours. I know it can take a while, but I would like to know the
progress—what file it is on, etc.Does it inform me when it is
box.you know the scan is finished when you have no more pause/resume
scan or the cancel button. to get the details of the scan I tabbed and
usually it says nothing was cleaned. I'm running vipre anti-virus 2016
the full 2017 hasn't been released yet!
-Original Message-
From: Tom Fairhurst
-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Vipre
Have you tried Convenient OCR on that screen, Tom? Lots of times, it will
read things that other times is invisible.
Try Insert-Space, then O then W and see if it gives you the scanning
progress dialog.
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Fair
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From: Dennis Long
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 12:05 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Vipre
Could you read what you were trying to read?
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst
Winamp is still a disaster. Every time I press the spacebar the song I last
played starts playing. I would expect this behavior in the main Windows, but
not in the library window. Also, as I said in an earlier post, Alt 1 through
Alt 0 will read the column headers in Window-Eyes. I believe
21, 2017 10:14 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Vipre
oh I just got the anti-virus 2017
I have a lifetime serial so threattrack notifys me before they release it to
the public
-Original Message-
From: Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 5:15 AM
I am a new JAWS user. Since I started using JAWS 18 with Windows 7 64-Bit Pro,
when I begin typing in the “to” field to search for a contact, I am no longer
given a list of possible contacts from which to choose. I must use the Select
Contacts button to do this. It is only a minor irritation,
On
Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 11:13 AM
To: List Jaws
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Selecting Contacts
I am a new JAWS user. Since I started using JAWS 18 with Windows 7 64-Bit
Pro, when I begin typing in the “to” field to search for a contact, I am no
longer given a list o
Is it possible to change the voice volume in JAWS 18? When navigating with the
JAWS cursor, I see the volume setting but can’t tab to it.
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http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
I know that pressing the Control key interrupts speech in JAWS 18. Can speech
be interrupted with any other keys?
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http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
I won’t write about this any more because I’m as tired of writing about it as
you are of hearing about it. I have the latest version of Window Eyes, the
latest version of NVDA, and the latest version of JAWS on my Windows 7 64-bit
Pro computer. Selecting E-mail recipients by typing in the To
Is anyone using Sohos Antivirus with JAWS? If so, how do yoiu get the home
screen to read? The grahics only appear to be numbered. Window-Eyes won’t read
anything, and NVDA reads some items. Thanks.
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http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Is there a comparable hot key for extended text selection as in other screen
readers. That is, so one can press Read To End or the PGDN and PGDN to rapidly
select larger blocks of text, especially in HTML environments?
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I have been using Keepass with Window-Eyes. I havbe tried it with JAWS, and
it seems to work the same way. I have been able to do what I need to do.
-Original Message-
From: Gene Warner
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 5:19 PM
To: JAWS Users
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Accessible password manager
I asked about this earlier and received no response. I couldn't read
anything on the home screen with Window-Eyes. With JAWS, all I can read is a
number of graphics labeled with numbers. Labeling these would either require
sighted assistance or a lot of trial and error. I too would like serious
I have looked under Quick Settings with Inset+V, and no such setting exists.
Searching for
Resh gets no0 results, and searching for Auto gets 2 unreleated matches.
Where is this fantom option. Again, I will say that the tree view under
Quick settings bounces all over the place. It doesn't
By default, JAWS is set to read the message headders and announce the links
count as well as read messages automatically. I have made the following
changes that work for me. I opened a message and then pressed Insert+V for
quick settings. The first item in the tree view is General mail
to be in an open message, at least in Outlook. Outside a message,
this option doesn't appear.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2017 7:14 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re
Can anyone tell the progress of a scan with JAWS 18 using Windows 7? To be
honest I have tried THE LATEST VERSIONS OF Window-
Eyes, JAWS, and NVDA. I simply can’t get this information. There appears to be
a pane that none of the screen readers can read. Maybe it’s blank.
For answers to
running vipre anti-virus 2016 the
full 2017 hasn't been released yet!
-Original Message-
From: Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 7:27 PM
To: List Jaws
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Vipre
Can anyone tell the progress of a scan with JAWS 18 using Windows 7? To be
honest I have tried
of the scan I tabbed and
usually it says nothing was cleaned. I'm running vipre anti-virus 2016 the
full 2017 hasn't been released yet!
-Original Message-
From: Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 7:27 PM
To: List Jaws
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Vipre
Can anyone tell the progress of a scan
I know some of you are getting tired of this, but I thik the subject is
relevant since we are constantly tryhing to find antivirus, security, and
spyware programs that we can navigate and which do their jobs well. In
Window-Eyes, the mouse cursor can read such headings as “header text,” block
on board sound card if you
have
it.
-Original Message-
From: Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2017 6:11 PM
To: List Jaws
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Safe Mode
Can JAWS be run in safe mode in Windows 7?
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws
. There is another open source, free
screen reader that shall remain nameless that allegedly provides speech in
safe mode, but nobody has ever produced a podcast to demonstrate how this is
accomplished.
Gerald
-Original Message-
From: Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2017 11:15 PM
All I can say is that sometimes, reading a document by page may be
preferable, as loading a large document can take time and may be sluggish.
You can move page by page, or go to a specific page in the document.
Changing the web setting is definitely preferable.
-Original Message-
I am a new JAWS user. Using Window-Eyes, when I start typing in the “to” field,
the field is populated with a list of ossible contacts from which to choose. In
JAWS 18, this doesn’t work. I must use the Select Contacts button to do this.
Is this expected behavior for JAWS, or is something
It's been 5 years sinc I purchsed a computer, but I remember finding Norton
stored on my coputer. Even though it ws not being used, the fac that the
program was even installed was causing unexpected behaviors for my
computer. I had to get hep working with the registry and changing
permissions
My computer had been starting slowly for a long time. I was having trouble
with Office 365, so I called the Microsoft Disability
Desk. The lady who helped me with Office 365 also helped me to speed up my
computer at startup by disabling a number of programs in msconfig. I don't
recommend
Honestly, I haven't tried Outlook 2016 since I still use WLM. However, it
happens occasionally with word, but not often. I had two differeht issues
with Excel. I called the disability desk, and they were able to help me both
times. They remoted into my computer. You might consider calling them
This feature has never worked with JAWS and WLM.
-Original Message-
From: Reed
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 2:31 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Updated JAWS 18
When I am in the TO: field, I type the first letter of a name. With
previous
If youpress Insert+
tab, hyou will get the number of messages in the Inbox. You will also hear
what message you are on in the list.
-Original Message-
From: LeDon
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 5:23 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] getting JAWS to
I am using the latest version of JAWS. I have
Windows 7 64-bit Pro. How can I refresh them? I know the folder exists and the
favorites are in it. Thanks for any help.
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the
end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Fairhurst
To: List Jaws
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:05 AM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Favorites won't display Properly in IE 11
I am u
This may be a silly question. Can the Pearl Camera be used by itself, or is
a scanner required?
-Original Message-
From: Adrian Spratt
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 3:46 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer
Steve, I realize my
In many programs, if you look in the Help menu, you will find an About
option. pressing Enter on this will give you the version number and other
pertinent informatin about the program.
-Original Message-
From: jyandt.mar...@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 2:20 PM
To:
If you installed a nontandem version of JAWS, the update feature won't be
available. Keep in mind that this has nothing to do with whether you are
using JAWS for home use only or whether you are using it for both home and
work. Since I am relatively new to JAWS, other listers may provide
I am almost cetrtain that I have gotten Narrator to work in Safe Mode on my
Windows 7 Machine. Sometimes, that is not enough as those pesky antivirus
programs may require that a captcha be solved.
-Original Message-
From: Holger Fiallo
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 5:45 PM
To:
I'm chiming in late here, but how do Chrome users solve captchas? I've heard
of Captcha Be Gone.
-Original Message-
From: gary-melconian
Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2018 6:15 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 60
Have not used firefox ever since the
Hello, Leonard. I don't know what version of Windows you are using. I am
using Windows 7 64-bit Pro. While I didn't have the error you describe, I
did have an entry point error that would not go away. After considerable
research, I found a very detailed article that helped me. If you wish,
Hello, Miriam. When I want to add a site to my Favorites, I arrow to Add to
Favorites and press enter. I then press Shift+Tab twice to reach the Add
button. That's it. If you wish to remove a site, just arrow to it and press
Delete. The New Folder button can be used if you wish to place the
is vital.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List <jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com> On Behalf Of
Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 4:55 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows Live Mail
I have the same problem in Windows Live Mail
I am a Windows 7 user, so I'm not sure how well this applies to Windows 10.
Furthermore, I don't use C Clener. However, I do use a program called
Registry First-Aid. This program gets rid of unused registry entries. I
believe C Cleaner may do this, too. If it does, its funcions differ from
I just have to ask this question one more time. Does pressing the Spacebar
cause playback to start when you are outside the main window, for example,
in the library window? If I press the Spaceb ar in a menu or while doing a
search queery in the library, the Spacebar functions the same way as
I had to refresh my memory, too. It is under general Preferences. Arrow
down just once, and you'll see File Types. When thi node is opened, you can
work with it as you wish.
-Original Message-
From: Michael Massey
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2018 6:40 AM
To:
Do you do this with your phone? Do you hold your phone's camera up to your
PC screen?
-Original Message-
From: Mr. Ed
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 10:46 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA
I use Be My Eyes which is a free IOS app. It brings
Unfortunately, I have. I have written many E-mails and made calls about
their Amazon Cloud Player and difficulties in downloading purchased music.
As a result, I refuse to purchase digital music from them. I don't know if
any improvements have been made recently or not, but having a phone
That's interesting. I found Sophos Home to be totally inaccessible. I
couldn't read any of the controlls. I admit I haven't tried it with the
ltest version of JAWS. I am using Vipre. It seems that, as said in an other
pstsk each program has at least one accessibility problem
-Original
I get this message also, even when I am scanning my computer with my Vipre.
-Original Message-
From: Kevin Lee
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 6:48 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Latest Update Direct Download Links
+What'sNew
I get a
This is especially true when in a work environment.
-Original Message-
From: JOHN RIEHL
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2018 1:30 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS freezing when switching between programs
As Jaws users we shouldn't "have to put up with
will get repair .
E-mail is golden!!!
Kevin Lee
From: Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 5:03 PM
To: List Jaws
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Hello
`I have the latest version of JAWS 2018, but I may need to repair it. I don’t
see the repair option in the Tools menu Under JAWS in the Programs
`I have the latest version of JAWS 2018, but I may need to repair it. I don’t
see the repair option in the Tools menu Under JAWS in the Programs menu in
Windows 7 64-bit Pro. I see from the web site that I may need to use the JAWS
CD I have and that the option to repair should be under Setup. I
I haven't tried the software yet. I am chiming in on this late. My only
other suggestion si DropBox.
-Original Message-
From: Dennis Long
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 11:57 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Alternative to iTunes
Did anyone try the
Has anyone connected one of these as a braille display? I am using Windows 7
64-bit Pro with JAWS 2018. If the HIMS braille driver is needed, where should
it be placed on my hard drive? I get the message that the braille driver can’t
be loaded.
For answers to frequently asked questions about
I have the same problem. Now I can't use my braille display and I keep
getting the message even if I select "No braille display" in the braille
basics menu of JAWS.
-Original Message-
From: Sharon S
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 12:04 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re:
Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 4:26 PM
To: List Jaws <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com>
Subject: [JAWS-Users] BrailleSense U2 QWERTY
Has anyone connected one of these as a braille disp
I have just delved into this player, and I have a lot to learn. The DVD I
tried played just fine. I appreciate the discussion.
-Original Message-
From: David Ferrin
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 7:18 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] VLC Volume and all
I am using
Abbyy FineReader 14. I was using 12, but it quit working properly for me.
Their tech people couldn't seem to figure out the problem. Since I liked
the program, I decided to buy the standard version 14, and I still like it.
-Original Message-
From: JM Casey
Sent: Friday,
, and which it seems most respondents on both
lists I've asked are still using?
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst
Sent: March 2, 2018 11:39 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users
When Fire Fox starts, it keeps making an annoying clicking sound. I know this
mightt be due to Webvisum loading, but it can continue for a minute or longer
when clicking on a web site. Is there any way to turn off sounds in Fire Fox or
must we just live with them. This has been true for a long
aws-users.com> On Behalf Of
Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 8:42 PM
To: List Jaws <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com>
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Fire Fox ESR Version
When Fire Fox starts, it keeps making an annoying clicking sound. I know
this mightt be due to Webvisum loading, but it
or down through the options. I believe "sound" something or other
contains the option to silence this clicking.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List <jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com> On Behalf Of
Tom Fairhurst
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2018 11:42 PM
To: List
I have the same problem in Windows Live Mail as you are having in Outlook.
Autocomplete has never worked for me. I began using JAWS 17, and the problem
has been unabated through JAWS 2018 on a Windows 7 64-bit Pro PC. In fact,
when I pressed Control+K just now, the Check Names feature was
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