Thanks so much. I am in the process of learning how it works and it is taking time.
The ftp file was sent as a link from the Disabilities Center after the publisher, Yale University Press, sent it to them. The link takes me to a website where I enter the user name and password they sent along with the file link. I am now trying to save the file as a text file rather than a web page. Lots of new steps. Wayne -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of K. Washington Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 6:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Download and read a ftp file Wayne, I'm not sure of the exact procedures needed for accessing your school work. I can only surmise here. I'm sure if they're using Google Drive to deliver school work to you the book or whatever info they want you to review must be downloaded first from a folder that your teacher created on Google Drive. You can also click on a document and have it opened up without having to download it first, and then locate it to open up. Every single aspect of Google Drive is accessible via keyboard shortcut keys. Review the details on that link I shared with you which gives great tips on using a screen reader with Google Drive. There is also links for reviewing the page of shortcut keys there too. Now once you used the Username and Password to log into Google Drive, did you first turn off the Virtual cursor press [Insert]+[z] and then tried using the [Tab] key to navigate around the screen? Do a little exploring that way and see what JAWS tells you. You may end up on a file or document which clearly tells you that your school work is enclosed. Then you simply press the [Enter] or [Spacebar] key on that item to have it open up in your browser. Don't be nervous about exploring the screen this way. It may seem tedious, but JAWS will read better if you do things this way while in Google Drive. At 06:41 PM 1/25/2016, you wrote: >The school sent me a link to the book and instructions to view it with >file explorer. I followed their instructions, used the user name and >password and clicked. All I have in front of me is a blanc screen and >I have no idea of what to do at this point. > >Wayne > >-----Original Message----- >From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] >On Behalf Of George Martinez CPA >Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 5:13 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Download and read a ftp file > >Not sure what you mean "ftp" file. FTP generally stands for File >Transfer Protocol which is a method to move a file from one computer to another. >I use FTP regularly to transfer files from another computer while I am >remotely connected to their computer. >George > > >"If I continue to do the same things I have always done and am >believing for change in my life. That is a form of "insanity!" > >George A Martinez CPA, PC >12231 North 50th Avenue >Glendale, AZ 85304-2215 >Voice 602.368.8854 FAX 206.666.2589 >Email [email protected] > > > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] >On Behalf Of wayne smith >Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 4:01 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: [JAWS-Users] Download and read a ftp file > >Hello- > >The publisher of my Spanish textbook has sent a ftp file to me with >instructions on how to open the file using File Explorer. I went to >the menus and to view and clicked on view file with file explorer but >there is no readable text. Can Jaws read these files or do I need another method? > > > >Wayne > >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/ 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/
