That's actually how I do it with XP. I just hit applications, arrow up to rename, hit enter, delete the current name and then change it. But it sounds as if Alan has a much faster way. In any case, perhaps there's a way to reformat the function to another key, say F3 so that you can accomplish the same task with the same amount of ease. I have no clue how to do this, either in Windows or in DOS, so can't help you there, but it's something to consider.
On 7/26/10, Patricia <[email protected]> wrote: > you can also rename through the applications key as well. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Dicey" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:26 PM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work > > >> Dear Friends, >> If I ever wanted to change the name of a file or folder I have always >> just highlighted it, hit my f2 key, and either deleted the current name , >> >> or backed space the old name out and typed a new one in! >> >> I have always done this! >> >> All of a sudden, just now, it does not work! >> I only hear "Edit", and cannot even read the name of the file or folder >> after I hit f2 on it. >> This is so very strange and disconcerting for me, as I use this option a >> lot. >> >> I am using XP-Home, JAWS 9.0.519 and I really could use some help. >> >> What Happened? >> >> I must have done something to disable this f2 key. >> >> The strange thing, it does work for example on the icons on my Desk Top, >> so it simply cannot just be the key itself. >> >> Can some one please help me figure this out! >> >> Thanks very much! >> >> With Best Regards, >> Alan >> Miami, Florida >> Alan Dicey, President >> United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA >> "Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!!" >> United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: >> http://AmericanBlindChess.org >> 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/ > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
