Re: [JAWS-Users] java update

2012-11-24 Thread Shane Hecker
I can't speak for anyone else but the latest version of Java seems to work better than previous versions. Before, with update 6 series, the tree views under the advanced settings for Java did not work. They still aren't perfect, but with update 7, it read the choices in that tree. I don't know

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Windows 8 And JAWS

2012-11-24 Thread Steven Hicks
Is there anything specific that you love about it? I hear that the hardware detection is really good and it seems very quick and responsive. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: 23 November 2012 21:01 To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Windows 8 And JAWS

2012-11-24 Thread Hamit Campos
Well, I guess it would be exactly what you said. It's fast. Pluss, I'm a geek so I guess I also love the fact it's simpally new. It's all cool. The only thing that probabally isn't so cool is that Windows Media Center has to be added on. I did but I just don't get why MS is wining about not enough

Re: [JAWS-Users] java update

2012-11-24 Thread Martin Nelson
Thanks for your response. The truth is that I don't know what Java is used for. Any information would be greatly appreciated. - Original Message - From: Shane Hecker shanehec...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 3:15 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Windows 8 And JAWS

2012-11-24 Thread Tim Bennett
It really works well with a screen reader. Pressing the windows key will bring up the start screen, if you start typing you are placed in a search box for apps / programs. Windows plus W puts you in a search box for settings. Windows plus F puts you in a search box for files. Windows plus

[JAWS-Users] Adobe XI Settings

2012-11-24 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Since updating to Adobe XI I have been problems reading .pdf files that I normally wouldn't have an issue with. I noticed Adobe XI has a little different settings layout. Would someone please post settings that work best for screenreaders? Apparrently my Adobe X settings aren't

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe XI Settings

2012-11-24 Thread jim rawls
Mike, I have the same problems you have, so I hope someone posts the correct settings soon. Jim -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 8:16 AM To: Jaws-Users List Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Windows 8 And JAWS

2012-11-24 Thread Rose Combs
Well I think I personally will stay with 7 a while longer, I stayed with XP until long after windows Vista came out only got Vista cause it came on a replacement computer and held onto that until we decided to move to 7 months after it had been released. I am in no hurry to change again. I do

[JAWS-Users] Systran help? Other translators?

2012-11-24 Thread Paul Shallbetter
I am currently using JAEWS 12, Win XP SP3 and the latest version of Systran Professional. 1. Are scripts available for using Systran with JAWS? 2. If not, will someone please recommend an agile translator that plays nicely with JAWS? Thanks! paul For answers to frequently asked

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Windows 8 And JAWS

2012-11-24 Thread Chris Hill
Can you hear the ads in the music and other apps that have them? http://www.freshnews.org/feeds/the-next-web/posts/microsoft-s-big-windows-8-secret-it-s-actually-about-advertising On 11/24/2012 09:50, Tim Bennett wrote: It really works well with a screen reader. Pressing the windows key

Re: [JAWS-Users] Selecting Text In Powerpoint

2012-11-24 Thread Mike B.
Hi Net bat, Thank you for your reply. I have done as you, Brian, others have suggested no matter how I try to save the .ppt file, whether it's in .rtf, Outline, .pdf or Word formats, all files come out empty. If they aren't empty Jaws will report Heading... or, new cell... but, not any

[JAWS-Users] mouse over

2012-11-24 Thread RJ
Is there a hot key to turn mouse over on and off? RJ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] mouse over

2012-11-24 Thread Greg Washington
Hope this is what you need. Jaws mouse over key control+jaws key+enter -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 1:40 PM To: Users Subject: [JAWS-Users] mouse over Is there a hot key to turn

Re: [JAWS-Users] java update

2012-11-24 Thread Shane Hecker
Java is used for lots of things from making custom web sites to making applications that are used in call centers and probably lots of other places. It is a programming language. Shane On 11/24/2012 8:50 AM, Martin Nelson wrote: Thanks for your response. The truth is that I don't know what

Re: [JAWS-Users] Selecting Text In PowerPoint

2012-11-24 Thread Annette Carr
Your inability to read the text could be due to the way in which the text was created. A quick test is to view the contents of the file in the outline view. If the text does not appear in the outline, you are not going to be able to read it with the screen reader. Text placed in text boxes and

Re: [JAWS-Users] mouse over

2012-11-24 Thread RJ
Thanks, that is what was needed. RJ - Original Message - From: Greg Washington gregw...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 4:46 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] mouse over Hope this is what you need. Jaws mouse over key control+jaws key+enter

Re: [JAWS-Users] Selecting Text In PowerPoint

2012-11-24 Thread Mike B.
Hi Annette, Thank you very much for this information. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: Annette Carr To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Selecting Text In PowerPoint

[JAWS-Users] jaws, i.e. 9 and firefox

2012-11-24 Thread john melia
I have jaws 14 with 16 gig of ram and have discovered that for some reason jaws and ie 9 sometimes crashes my computer. I was thinking of moving to firefox to see if this problem would stop is there any turtials on firefox and how do I import links from ie 9 in to firefox. And another question

[JAWS-Users] Lost Distribution Lists In Outlook 2010

2012-11-24 Thread Donnie Parrett
Last night we tried installing something called iCloud for my iPhone. In doing so, it has really messed up my Outlook address book. We've pretty much recovered everything except about 6 distrubution lists that I had. We can't find them anywhere. Can someone please give me some info on how and