To add to this post, With jaws and excel, a spreadsheet program your able to use all pre programmed formulas through an insert menu. It is also possible to write your own formulas. There is a look up menu and instructions for how you can use the formula that is highlighted in the menu bar. the down side to jaws and excel, is that your not able to use the formula wizard. However, For formulas beyond the 75 pre programmed formulas, there are add in's available through Microsoft that are accessible.----- both programs work well with word processing such as Word or text edit. I can't comment on the differences between jaws and window eyes when using visual presentation software like power point. I can tell you that it is possible with a little patience with jaws. If you have any in-depth questions about using a spreadsheet program with jaws let me know off line at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Pete Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rafael Bejarano Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 12:52 PM To: General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by theblind Subject: Re: Question for those of you who also use Windows Hi Tammi, That's just the sort of information I was looking for. Thanks very much. Cordially, Rafael On Feb 29, 2008, at 11:32 AM, Store wrote: > Hi. My name is Tammi, and I've used both JAWS and Window-Eyes at > work. If you have no experience, both screen readers will take some > practice, but both have decent help systems and tutorials. If you > like to play around a lot with your speech settings, they're a bit > easier to find in Window-Eyes, since they're in a fairly > straight-forward menu system. Window-Eyes is a bit less expensive and > works great on the Internet, in E-mail, and in word processing, as > well as for many other functions. At times, I've found spreadsheets > slightly more usable with JAWS. Unfortunately, I have no experience > with the Mac for either as of yet and am not sure if either will run > on one. I'm a PC user about to upgrade. I checked out a Mac at the > store and joined this list as part of my decision- making process. > All the best. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Behalf Of > Bejarano, Rafael P. > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:46 PM > To: General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X > by the blind > Subject: RE: Question for those of you who also use Windows > > > Is Window Eyes a relatively easy screen reader to learn? > > Rafael > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of > william lomas > Sent: Thu 2/28/2008 3:15 PM > To: General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X > by theblind > Subject: Re: Question for those of you who also use Windows > > hi > > > I use window eyes as jaws i believe, has keyboard issuesunder windows > window eyes works very snappily under windows. i assign 1 gig of ram > to windows given that i am running it under fusion i.e. > virtualization, however, if you run it under bootcamp you obviosuly > are not running 2 operating systems side-by-side window eyes runs fine > wiht office 2007 if this is what you require iwndows messenger, > outlook etcetera HTH will > > On 28 Feb 2008, at 20:22, Rafael Bejarano wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I'm considering installing Windows on my Mac, as there are certain >> applications that I need for work and that are not compatible with >> VO. So, those of you who also use Windows, I wonder if you can tell >> me about the screen reader that you use with the Windows OS. >> Specifically, I would appreciate input about the characteristics of >> your Windows screen reader that you like, as well as about those that >> you dislike, such as how difficult it is to learn, cost, >> compatability with the major Windows applications, etc. >> >> Thanks. >> Rafael Bejarano >> > > > > > This message and any attachments are intended for the sole use of the > individual to whom it is addressed. > The information contained herein is confidential, proprietary, > privileged or otherwise prohibited by law from disclosure. If you have > received this email in error, please destroy the message immediately > and notify the sender by email. > > >
