Re: [JAWS-Users] Moving pane in Excel?

2007-09-25 Thread David Griffith
Hello What you are trying to do is beyond my expertise as I have never needed to do this. However I believe there is some massive and weighty documentation on Excel on the Home Page. A lister kindly provided this earlier this year and I saw David post that this had been put up. . If info is

Re: [JAWS-Users] Moving pane in Excel?

2007-09-25 Thread David Ferrin
Yes all of the office documentation is still up there and will remain so. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: David Griffith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:44 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Moving pane in Excel? Hello What you

Re: [JAWS-Users] Moving pane in Excel?

2007-09-25 Thread KURTIS POTTER
What I think you want is for the Row and Column titles to stay fixed on the screen so that no matter how far left or right you scroll this information is visible (at least for sighted users). If that is what you want it can be done in Excel, I used to do this when I was sighted, but I used the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Web Pages and Acronyms

2007-09-25 Thread KURTIS POTTER
My setting was not checked. I checked it and have visited a few web pages and have not found that they read any differently. I think if having this option checked makes the web site work better for screen reader users, then letting the screen reader user know it would be beneficial. I also

[JAWS-Users] New Versions of JAWS and Windows XP

2007-09-25 Thread Francis E. Khan
I haven't switched to Vista yet as I am using JAWS 710.550 and it works well for me just now. However, can I continue to use Windows XP as my operating system and use the newer versions of JAWS that work with Vista. Another thing: I here that there are different versions of Vista so how do I

Re: [JAWS-Users] New Versions of JAWS and Windows XP

2007-09-25 Thread Flor Lynch
Until we hear to the contrary, versions of JAWS will continue to work on Windows XP. There are Home and Business editions of Vista and, you guessed it, JAWS Pro is needed for the Business editions. Vista Home Premium edition is, apparently, the best home edition. Vista Ultimate and

[JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422U quits speaking at security screen

2007-09-25 Thread Seigenthaler, Carrie
Hello all, I recently upgraded to JAWS version 8.0.422U and have encountered a quite strange problem. Here at work we are running Microsoft Windows XP Professional version 2002 with Service pack 2. I also have 760 MB of RAM Here's the problem/s: 1. When I walk away from the computer for a

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422U quits speaking at security screen

2007-09-25 Thread Eric Damery
In the help menu of JAWS, use the check for updates feature and get the updates that came out since build 422 was posted last November. Regards, Eric -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Seigenthaler, Carrie Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007

[JAWS-Users] updates to the scripts page

2007-09-25 Thread David Ferrin
I'm in the process of adding several self installing versions for most of the scripts that are already posted on the page. They are all pretty much up there now but not all linked as of yet. I'm doing that as opportunity presents itself for me to do so. Never the less eventually almost

[JAWS-Users] Excel columns and rows

2007-09-25 Thread Patti
Excel Row and Column Title Reading Excel Row and Column Title Reading Defining Row and Column Titles Before JAWS can read the titles of cells within a spreadsheet, you must specify which columns and/or rows contain those titles. To define row titles, move to the column containing the

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422U quits speaking at securityscreen

2007-09-25 Thread Seigenthaler, Carrie
Hi Erik, Thanks for the note. I did go and get the update and am now running JAWS version 8.0.2317U. I am unfortunately though still having the same problem. I just came back from lunch and the security screen saver was on, and no voice. Even after having a colleague help me through the sign on

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422U quits speaking atsecurityscreen

2007-09-25 Thread Rick
Hi Carrie, Are you running Jaws pro? Is it possible that you are actually running in 40 minute mode, and you are not getting the time-out message? Just some thoughts, Richard Justice www.blind-computing.com - Original Message - From: Seigenthaler, Carrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422U quits speakingatsecurityscreen

2007-09-25 Thread Seigenthaler, Carrie
Hi Richard, I am in deed running JAWS pro and I don't believe the 40 minute message is my problem as JAWS works perfectly as long as I continue to work but I only have the problem if I walk away from my computer for enough time that the security screen comes up. My boss loves that I can't leave

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422U quits speakingatsecurityscreen

2007-09-25 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
Hey To All, I just down loaded the new updated jaws. While it was making the changes to my system,it also made some kind of clicking noise I guess to let you know that it's still doing something. I haven't noticed anything new as of yet. Just wanted to see if anyone else noticed that clicking

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422Uquits speakingatsecurityscreen

2007-09-25 Thread Seigenthaler, Carrie
Hi John, It did the same thing when I down loaded it this morning. Carrie Carrie Seigenthaler Manager, Executive Correspondence Phone: 202-434-6326 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JOHN O CARVALHO Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Moving pane in Excel?

2007-09-25 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi Kurtis, You pretty well have it, I can fix the row and column titles but I also want to be able to scroll left and right a specific number of columns each time so that date information is guaranteed to line up under the day title. Unlike most calendar implementation I need to be able to see

[JAWS-Users] power point tutorials

2007-09-25 Thread Shannon
Hi, I am looking for power point turorials that are accessible to the blind. Any suggestions? Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to

Re: [JAWS-Users] power point tutorials

2007-09-25 Thread Kerryann Ifill
Hi Shannon, You can try the ones from the Project Assist with the Iowa department for the blind, thought they are slightly ancient, but still help. I think JFW had put out a tutorial some time back for the programme as well. If anyone knows of more up to date version I'd love to hear about it

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422Uquits speakingatsecurityscreen

2007-09-25 Thread Chris Hallsworth
John, you're right. It's just telling you that changes are being made to your system. Quite a nice feature that. Chris Hallsworth BrailleNote mPower user Website: www.chrishallsworth.co.nr - Original Message - From: JOHN O CARVALHO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422Uquits speakingatsecurityscreen

2007-09-25 Thread Rick Harmon
That feature has been there since jaws 7.1 Rick -- Visit my webpage and podcast feed at: http://www.blind-geek-zone.net and my web Blog at: http://blind-geek-zone.blogspot.com/ Join the BGZ mailing list by sending a blank email message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put subscribe in the subject

Re: [JAWS-Users] Web Pages and Acronyms

2007-09-25 Thread Mary Jo Partyka
Hi, Keith, My box was unchecked but I checked it. I thought it would have been checked. Mary Jo - Original Message - From: Keith Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 4:12 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Web Pages and Acronyms All, This

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422Uquits speakingatsecurityscreen

2007-09-25 Thread Eric Damery
Carrie, I would probably suggest you get rid of the screen saver that is kicking in when you are not on the computer. I also suggest you then call our support team with the results if this is not cleared up. Regards, Eric -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[JAWS-Users] Install problem

2007-09-25 Thread rcham27
I hope my subject line is O.K. since I posted a question a couple of days ago and got no response, I am altering the subject line a bit. I have XP and 6.0. I am trying to upgrade to 8.0. I put the new disc and followed the directions. I also loaded the real speak disc that came with it. After

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS version 8.0.422Uquits speakingatsecurityscreen

2007-09-25 Thread Annette
I have this same problem at work when my computer automatically locks and is in that state for a long period of time, a couple of hours or more. I have not done a good job of keeping track of how long I am away from my computer before finding out that this has occurred. I can not leave my

Re: [JAWS-Users] Install problem

2007-09-25 Thread Kerryann Ifill
Hi Rich, Do you unload jfw 6 before trying to start jfw8? The merge feature I'm not sure about, but that's the first thing We would need to have clear. Regards Kerry Focus on the goal, not on the task! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf