Hi, Often, it just says “Sync Complete” instead of anything to do with Google Drive.
Later… Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Nov 12, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Ibraheem Fakir <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey, > > That’s strange. I have it installed. It carried over from when it was > installed on SL. Its not in my extra’s menu though. > > Best, > > Ibraheem > > On Nov 12, 2013, at 2:32 PM, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> When you install the Google Drive app for your Desktop unit, it usually >> automatically puts a Google Drive item into the Extras menu. No need to do >> anything special. >> >> Later… >> >> Tim Kilburn >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >> On Nov 12, 2013, at 10:01 AM, Ibraheem Fakir <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> By any chance, is there a way to have my google Drive show up in the >>> Extra’s menu? >>> I’m still exploring Numbers. I’ve been able to retrieve the xl sheet off >>> Safari, but it required sighted assistance. I think with Mavericks I’ll >>> have a easier time using Google Drive. >>> Best, >>> >>> Ibraheem >>> >>> On Nov 7, 2013, at 1:08 PM, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Sorry, VO jumped again and I pressed the spacebar which activated the Send >>>> button. >>>> >>>> *** >>>> >>>> >>>> Things have changed a bit with Google’s new look so I’m not totally >>>> positive on how it will behave in Snow Leopard with Safari 5.*. I’ll give >>>> some basic ideas though: >>>> >>>> • Go to the Drive link or press the Open My Google Drive link. >>>> >>>> This will take you to the main Google Drive page which lists your Drive >>>> documents and Shared documents depending on what is selected. In the >>>> newest look for Google Drive, there’s an area that says something about >>>> Welcome to the new look grid or something similar, Interact with that. >>>> Navigate around there until VO says “Menu Views four items” or something >>>> similar. Interact with that item and VO-space on the Shared item. This >>>> will ensure that the list is of only the items that are Shared with you. >>>> Navigate to the list of items and arrow through it. You need to check the >>>> item you wish to move. If you can locate the Checkbox, check it >>>> otherwise, often you can simply press the “x” key when arrowing through >>>> the list to select it. After it is selected, Stop Interacting with the >>>> list then navigate left and there should be a group of items with the Move >>>> button inside. Activate the Move button and a new dialog should pop up. >>>> Choose where you wish to move it within your Drive. Sometimes, I’ve found >>>> that you need to use the VO-shift-space to select the location and/or >>>> simply a press of the spacebar will do it. You’ll need to try a few >>>> different things. You’ll know your selection of the location has worked >>>> because the Move button will become not-dimmed. If you’re having issues >>>> determining exactly where it is going to go in your Drive, don’t worry, >>>> you can move it after it’s in the Drive in the Finder and this will affect >>>> the web-interface of your Google Drive. The really neat thing about >>>> having these shared items in the Desktop version of Google Drive is that >>>> any changes that are made by anyone are synced across all users who have >>>> access to the document. >>>> >>>> Hopefully, this makes some sense to you. >>>> >>>> Later… >>>> >>>> Tim Kilburn >>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>>> >>>> On Nov 7, 2013, at 10:20 AM, Ibraheem Fakir <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hey Tim, >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for the lead. I just setup my google drive. I'm now trying to >>>>> figure out how to move the google doc which I have opened in Safari to >>>>> the Google drive. How do I move the google doc into my drive? >>>>> >>>>> You're also right about the file menu within the Google doc in safari. >>>>> I've explored the page thoroughly and VO can't seem to find a file menu >>>>> in the google doc. If I can figure out how to move the google doc to my >>>>> google drive, then I'll avoid Google Chrome. If not, then I'll tackle >>>>> Chrome. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for your help. >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> >>>>> Ibraheem >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 7, 2013, at 11:40 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> >>>>>> Sorry, VO focus in Mavericks Mail is jumpy lately and it’s jumping to >>>>>> the Send button often while typing. So, as soon as I hit the spacebar, >>>>>> things get sent. In any case, I’ll try to finish this message again. >>>>>> The Google Spreadsheets have some oddities when using Safari. I usually >>>>>> move the shared spreadsheet into my Google Drive, then open it from the >>>>>> Finder. When you do this, keyboard focus will usually be brought to >>>>>> cell A1. You can then just use arrow key navigation to move around the >>>>>> spreadsheet. Not VO arrows, just arrow keys. If you need to edit a >>>>>> cell, simply arrow to it then enter the info you desire. >>>>>> >>>>>> Beyond that, if you wish to download it as an Excel file, that option is >>>>>> under the File menu of the Google Doc. Not the Safari File menu, but >>>>>> the one within the Google Spreadsheet. The problem here arises due to >>>>>> the way that Safari and VO deal with the Google Docs menus which is less >>>>>> than useful at times. Chrome handles this sort of thing much better, >>>>>> but, then you need to be versed at using Chrome as well. I tend to use >>>>>> both browsers as some things work better in each. >>>>>> >>>>>> If you are able to download the Excel version, Numbers 09 will open it >>>>>> and you can do most things you’re used to doing in Excel with pretty >>>>>> well the same formula set. >>>>>> >>>>>> HTH. >>>>>> >>>>>> Later… >>>>>> >>>>>> Tim Kilburn >>>>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>>>>> >>>>>> On Nov 7, 2013, at 7:26 AM, Ibraheem Fakir <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Does anyone have any advice to how I can work with spreadsheets on a >>>>>>> mac? I am working with a group which has a spreadsheet shared through >>>>>>> googledocs and I'm using voiceover with safari to view the doc. I'm >>>>>>> unsure though how to edit the cells within the spreadsheet as it >>>>>>> displays in safari. Is there a way to download the xl file and work >>>>>>> with it within another application? I have Iworks 9 Numbers installed, >>>>>>> and am using Snow Leopard. (I know, I'm technologically old school at >>>>>>> this point). Also if anyone has any notes on how to work with >>>>>>> spreadsheets using VO, e.g list of keyboard commands, I would deeply >>>>>>> appreciate it. If you recommend another app aside from Numbers, I am >>>>>>> open to exploration. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> this is my first time working with a spreadsheet so all suggestions are >>>>>>> invaluable. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks so much and I'm excited to hear back from the group. >>>>>>> Warmly, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ibraheem >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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