RE: Microsoft Office 365
I second that response. (smile) I've been using Office 365 for over a year. JAWS 16 works well with it. Just my two cents worth. Dan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Loreal Lavigna via Jfw Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 8:28 AM To: 'Geoff Clarke'; 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: RE: Microsoft Office 365 Importance: High It works exceptionally well for me. I also have JAWS 16, Windows 7 64-bit and the office 365 subscription. I have no complaints and things are updated seamlessly in the background without my having to do anything. Sincerely, Loreal Lavigna Medical/Legal/General Transcriptionist Phone: (518)330-5188 Email: loreallavi...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Geoff Clarke via Jfw Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 8:16 AM To: 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: Microsoft Office 365 Hi, Does anyone know how MS Office 365 works with Jaws. I currently have Jaws 16 with Windows 7 64 bit. Any thoughts on this will be very much appreciated. Thanks. Geoff -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201504 06/19b412c1/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
OCR Programs
I've just purchased a scanner and am looking for a good OCR program that works well with JAWS? It's been a while since I've had a scanner and I'm curious as to what people are using these days. Thanks. Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/20150306/af363fe8/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
RE: OCR Programs
Can the convenient OCR feature be used with a scanner? -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Michal Nowicki via Jfw Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 12:37 PM To: 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: RE: OCR Programs Before JAWS 16 came out, I used OpenBook and DocuScan Plus. Although both programs worked well for me, I preferred the latter because text recognition was slightly more accurate. Now, however, I use Convenient OCR in JAWS 16, and I love it. Many people also like Kursweil 1000. -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Dan Kerstetter via Jfw Sent: Friday, March 6, 2015 10:50 AM To: 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: OCR Programs I've just purchased a scanner and am looking for a good OCR program that works well with JAWS? It's been a while since I've had a scanner and I'm curious as to what people are using these days. Thanks. Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201503 06/af363fe8/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
RE: Deleting folders in Outlook 2013
From the inbox you can shift tab once. There if you arrow down, you'll see a list of your folders. Find the one you want to delete and right click using either the applications key or shift f10. The list of options is quite lengthy, but there is a delete option. HTH Dan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Feliciano Godoy via Jfw Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 1:13 PM To: rela...@ca.rr.com; The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: Deleting folders in Outlook 2013 You must use the applications key or shift plus f10. Regards, Feliciano Sent from the Super-iPhone On Dec 22, 2014, at 9:55 AM, ct via Jfw jfw@lists.the-jdh.com wrote: Hi. I'm trying to delete a mail folder in Outlook 2013, but when I try to right click on it nothing happens. I've checked online and the instructions I found tell me to right click on the folder in question and it'll bring up options to rename, delete, etc., but when I do a right click absolutely nothing happens. Is this a JAWS 16 issue or an Outlook 2013 issue, or am I doing it totally wrong? Thanks for any help you can provide. ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
RE: JAWS 16 and Windows 7 - Windows Explorer and JAWS slow down/crash
Tom, For whatever it's worth, I'm using JAWS 16 with Windows 7 64 Bit and have experienced very few problems; in fact, this is the first I've heard about constant crashing. Just my two cents worth. Dan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Tom Behler via Jfw Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 4:05 PM To: 'Tim Ford'; 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: RE: JAWS 16 and Windows 7 - Windows Explorer and JAWS slow down/crash Hi, all. All of this discussion about Jaws 16 crashing with Internet Explorer is really making me wonder now whether I should actually install it on my office replacement computer, which I'm supposed to get in two weeks. My University has ordered Jaws 16 for me, and I will have it by that time, but I'm really getting hesitant now. I currently use Jaws 14.0.6005 and am wondering if I should just start with that until things with Jaws 16 stabilize. Has anyone contacted FS Tech Support about this issue? Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Tim Ford via Jfw Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 3:02 PM To: Cristóbal; The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: JAWS 16 and Windows 7 - Windows Explorer and JAWS slow down/crash I am terribly frustrated an saddened by the ever-increasing instability of JAWS. Today, we take for granted that JAWS will crash perhaps multiple times each day. There just has to be a better way, but it seems clear that the probable best option, making speech part of the Windows operating system, will not be forthcoming. Tim Ford -Original Message- From: Cristóbalvia Jfw Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 11:52 AM To: 'Dave Carlson' ; 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: RE: JAWS 16 and Windows 7 - Windows Explorer and JAWS slow down/crash The improved Jaws recovery in JFW 16 is very much welcomed and has so far worked great, but for a couple of instances where Jaws got stuck in some weird hanging state and I needed to restart the whole machine to get speech back. I will say though, I don't know if I'm noticing it more now that I know I can just sit back and wait for Jaws to come back on its own without having to randomly close windows and do a bunch of guess work to regain speech, but Jaws is crashing a lot now. Easily five or six times a day and often more. I can't recall prior versions being so unstable. That or maybe Jaws is just quitting more easily to trigger the recovery feature. Either way, it is one thing I do consider to be a much more frequent occurance since the latest release. Windows 7 64bit, Office 2010, etc. -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Dave Carlson via Jfw Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 11:03 AM To: Kimber Gardner; The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: JAWS 16 and Windows 7 - Windows Explorer and JAWS slow down/crash Kimber, Actually, once I learned to be patient, the ability for JAWS 16 to restart itself has prevented me from having to launch NVDA when things appear to lock up. About 30 seconds of waiting, and JAWS 16 comes back to life on its own. Still irritating that it crashes, but at least it's smart enough to recognize that fact and self-correct. Dave Carlson Oregonian, woodworker, and pioneer - Original Message - From: Kimber Gardner via Jfw jfw@lists.the-jdh.com To: Jason White ja...@jasonjgw.net; The Jaws for Windows support list. jfw@lists.the-jdh.com Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 05:18 AM Subject: Re: JAWS 16 and Windows 7 - Windows Explorer and JAWS slow down/crash Yes. (I've seen much the same with jaws 16. It's one of the reasons I'm still using 15. I installed NVDA on my laptop for those times when a hard reset was my only choice after jaws crashed. I don't like NVDA for my primary screen reader, but for recovery it works just fine. I have a hotkey (alt+cntrl+N) that starts NVDA when I need it and it's gotten me out of a jam several times. Kim On 11/29/14, Jason White via Jfw jfw@lists.the-jdh.com wrote: Hello all, Has anyone else seen the following? this is under Winodws 7 Enterprise and JAWS 16. Sometimes (while carrying out ordinary work and under no obviously special circumstances), JAWS and the entire system become extremely unresponsive. After pressing a key, it takes many seconds to respond. This has led (at least once) to Windows Explorer and JAWS 16 both crashing. Without someone else to assist, once JAWS has crashed, my only option would be to perform a hard reset of the machine. What's the best way to obtain system diagnostic information that would help to work out what's happening so I can submit a bug report to the right vendor? ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com -- Kimberly ___
RE: Jaws 16 question
I've been using it exclusively for weeks now and haven't had any major problems to speak of. Dan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Lauren via Jfw Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 12:29 AM To: jfw@lists.the-jdh.com Subject: Jaws 16 question Hi: I may be upgrading to Jaws 16 from Jaws 14. I remember reading a lot when it first was released about problems people were having. Is there a lot of bugs with Jaws 16? Sincerely, Lauren -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201410 16/33052f3b/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
Reading Tool Tips
Hello all. From time to time I get a message that tells me a program is running that is incompatible with windows. I'm told it is a tool tip and to click here for more information. Using the latest version of JAWS is there a way to do this? I've tried using the command search in JAWS 16 and searching through the keyboard command help. Any information would be appreciated. Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/20140927/fbd7fe71/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
RE: Aim with Jaws
I'm using the latest version of JAWS with AIM 7.5. It works but it's not all automatic as it used to be. After you've signed on you'll be presented with your buddy list. Press enter to start a conversation with that person. The messages don't read automatically any more but you can read them with alt 1 through 9 on the alphanumeric row. HTH Dan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Sirena via Jfw Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 6:40 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Aim with Jaws Does anyone know how on earth to use AIM instant messenger with Jaws now? It's taken the inaccessible route and aim 6.5 won't work anymore. Si Please support my writing dream, and that of having a second child some day. Be the wind beneath my wings. http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/General/Referrals.aspx Paws and Pacifiers: The Diary of a Blind Mother http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/pawsandpacifiers/ Broken Chains: The Enhanced Expressions of a Creative Mind http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/BrokenChains/ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201409 04/bec3f94c/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
Adding a phone number to a Contact in Outlook 2013
Using JAWS 15, latest update, how do I add a phone number to a contact in Outlook 2013? I can change the email address; but only have limited access to other fields. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/20140829/76d1fc77/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
Determining Number of Remaining Keys
Hello all. Is it possible to determine how many installations of JAWS I have remaining without calling sales or tech support? Thanks in advance. Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/20140826/a5fedf1e/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
Using Google Slides
Hello all. Can someone tell me how to read a document done with Google Slides? Thanks. Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/20140730/e18a5746/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
Google Slides?
Hello all. I am attempting to fill out a job application on line. There is a style guide which I must read before continuing the application process. The page comes up in something called Google Slides. Is this part of google docs and is there a way to read this with JAWS? Thanks in advance. Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/20140707/1cae0609/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
RE: Revo Uninstaller
I've never had any problems with Revo, either when it comes to finding controls or screwing up my registry. I've used it religiously for years. HTH Dan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS) via Jfw Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 8:06 AM To: Ford, Tim (CDPH-OLS); The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: RE: Revo Uninstaller I haven't used Revo on Win 7 yet, but was always afraid to give it its head. I formerly used the registry cleaner with Norton religiously, until things got out of hand one day. I never knew what happened, but I wound up having to do a complete reinstall of 98, so this was a while back. What about older versions of programs. At some point, I'll uninstall older versions of Office. Will a complete uninstall affect one's current version? Here's where I give FS extra points for having the best self-contained uninstall routine I've ever worked with, including the ability to repair the current installation once you're done. Ted -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Ford, Tim (CDPH-OLS) via Jfw Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 7:20 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. (jfw@lists.the-jdh.com) Subject: Revo Uninstaller I have a solution/response to the separate question about Revo Uninstaller, that was in an email string today on a different subject. The question was: Is there a way to make Revo Uninstaller Jaws-friendly, so all the controls are easier to select from and activate, and I don't just find a Cancel and Back Button? With review mode, I am able to easily operate those otherwise inaccessible Revo Uninstaller buttons that were mentioned as requiring sighted assistance. Below I will explain how I do it, although there may be other ways. I consider myself technically challenged, so keep that in mind. If anyone wants to know more specifics, please contact me off list and we can chat by phone. Tim Ford Operating Revo Uninstaller with JAWS Note. I am using version 1.95, and the latest of JAWS version 15. I am on a Windows 7 machine, and prior to that, I used Revo Uninstaller on an XP home edition machine. I intentionally decline Revo's offer to update the software. This version works for me, so why bother getting more current and then finding out that a new version is inaccessible? End of note. When you launch Revo Uninstaller, hereinafter called Revo, you will find yourself at the top of the list of programs. The list is in alphabetical order. First letter navigation works, so for example, pressing the s key takes you to the first program in the list that starts with s. Use the arrow keys to move through the list. You need to use all four arrow key directions when navigating this list, since the left and right arrow key navigation does not jump rows. When on the program you want, press the application key, or alternatively, the shift f10 key sequence. This gives you a list of most of Revo's features. The first item on the list is uninstall, and is of course the most common item to select. But take the time to go down the list to see some very nice other options. For example, you can find out more about the program through options on the list such as doing a Google search, or going to the web site for the program creator. Use these options unless you are absolutely sure you do not need that program! Another handy item is the option to remove that program from Revo's list. There are many programs that most of us will not want to ever touch, so this option allows you to have on your list only those programs you may want to remove; it does not uninstall or remove anything from the program, it just hides it so you don't waste time arrowing through the same stuff again and again. Now back to the uninstall option. Press enter to start that, and you will get a warning screen with yes and no buttons. You can either use the tab and enter key to move amongst the buttons and activate the one you want. Or, pressing the y key will activate the yes button, and the d key activates the no button. What happens next will depend upon the program you are removing, so just listen carefully to what JAWS is telling you. The JAWS key and b usually does a good job of repeating the important text. When Revo tells you to select the level of uninstall, tab once to a vertical list with the three options, low, moderate, and high. High is the most aggressive in terms of removing registry items. It is also the mode that seems to make Revo superior to the standard Windows uninstall process found under the control panel. I always use the highest uninstall mode, and have never had a problem. So select the mode with the up and down arrows, then tab once and activate the OK button. Note, I am now going from memory for the rest of these instructions, since I don't actually want to uninstall any programs, so please do not take me completely
RE: Good old Notepad
I had this problem before the most recent JAWS update. Now it works fine. The only other thing I can tell you is to make sure your text window is maximized. HTH Dan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Kimber Gardner via Jfw Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 7:04 AM To: Ed Marquette; The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: Good old Notepad I haven't seen the behavior you describe in notepad. I have seen it in Word, mostly occurring when I open a second word document while another is already open. I haven't especially noticed the cursor position problem but will look for it. I frequently have the problem of Jaws not reading when I arrow up and down in the second document. Sometimes, usually in fact, I can get the text to read if after arrowing down I perform a read line command. Very annoying. I too am using windows 7 and Jaws 15 with office 2013. Kim On 6/18/14, Ed Marquette via Jfw jfw@lists.the-jdh.com wrote: I have had occasion, recently, to use good old Notepad. I remember it used to work pretty well with JAWS. Now, however, the cursor position isn't reliably reported; the text is often repeated; and sometimes text that I know is on the line with the cursor is not read with up arrow or down arrow. I'm using Windows 7 (work machine) and Jaws 15. Has anyone else noticed this? When the screen is maximized I think, on occasion, I get better results, but I wouldn't swear to it. I don't remember previously having a problem with Notepad. Plus, it is so simple that I cannot imagine why JAWS is having these problems. Sent from my Yoga IdeaPad I. Edward Marquette Universal Phone: 408.692.5640 Mobile: 816.812.0088 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201406 18/793e39d4/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com -- Kimberly ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
RE: Attaching a file in Outlook 2013
When in the message you're composing, press alt n to go to the insert tab. Arrow down once to get to the lower ribbon. You'll land on the include submenu even though JAWS doesn't announce it for some reason. Once you've done this, right arrow once and you should hear attach file. HTH Dan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Anna Byrne via Jfw Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:00 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Attaching a file in Outlook 2013 Oh, boy! Outlook 2013 is showing me different menus from Outlook 2010! How do I attach a file in 2013??? Much thanks, Ann ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
RE: Talking Menus
Many times different graphical representations are used. I use VLC player for DVD's. Some menus are read and some aren't. HTH Dan -Original Message- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-boun...@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Wollenweber via Jfw Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 7:24 PM To: jfw@lists.the-jdh.com Subject: Talking Menus I've never had any screenreading software other than JAWS, but if I were to offer advice to either company, I'd ask the all-important question: Why couldn't one of these programs read the menus on a DVD or bluray as easily as they read a track listing on a CD when any of these are loaded into the proper drive? Now, there is a problem whose solution would no doubt dictate which screenreader I use in the future! -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201405 10/7887968d/attachment.html ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com ___ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
