[JAWS-Users] saving and reading txt files

2013-12-11 Thread Liz Wade
Hi I am a fairly new jaws 14 user and have found something strange from privious versions. When I save files (webpages as text for example), when I open them to read them a bunch of really strange characters is displayed along with the text, do I need to change a jaws setting by chance or is this

Re: [JAWS-Users] saving and reading txt files

2013-12-11 Thread shyam sharma
yes, I also have noticed some unwanted changes in JAWS 14. Whenever I try to copy selected text that doesn't copied instead unwanted text is copied. It doesn't happens with all websites. On 12/11/13, Liz Wade ew...@dccnet.com wrote: Hi I am a fairly new jaws 14 user and have found something

[JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Trish
Good Mornin' Yall, Just wonderin' why this mornin' when I turned on my laptop, I am asked for my Jaws authorization? It was stating it will run in 40 minute demo mode if I didn't activate, what's up with that? So, I followed the prompts and my serial number was showing, is this a new feature

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread leonard morris
I think it's a bug dating back several versions ago. I just reboot the computer and it goes away. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 3:49 AM To: Jaws Users List Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Trish
I had just done it cause Jaws was not showing in the sys-tray, if my 6 items are not there, then I have to fix that. jaws was missing it's spot in the lineup, so when I rebooted, this is when the activation screen popped up. - Original Message - From: leonard morris

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Ryan West
Hello Trish, I have had that happen to me before also. I think it happens if you let the laptops battery go completely dead. Once you update your authorization all will be well! For some reason when the laptop battery goes dead or is removed this happens, not sure why. Sincerely, Ryan

Re: [JAWS-Users] Collapsed messages in WLM

2013-12-11 Thread Sharon Gosling
When you use the Insert V to go to the Quick settings you land in a search box. Type Gr for instance and then arrow down. The first choice says something like tagged, all, or none. Pressing spacebar on this rotates through those three choices. Tagged is the default I think. So just press

Re: [JAWS-Users] yahoo messenger

2013-12-11 Thread Moderator
Hi Tom, It's possible that someone may have an answer, but have not read their mail yet, or haven't had a chance to respond. It's also possible that people do not have an answer to your particular question. Hang in there, if someone has an answer, they may respond before too long. HTH, Richard Q.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Trish
Well my battery bit the dust over a year ago. - Original Message - From: Ryan West westr...@charter.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:35 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization Hello Trish, I have had that happen to me before also. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] yahoo messenger

2013-12-11 Thread Tom
will do -Original Message- From: Moderator Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:46 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] yahoo messenger Hi Tom, It's possible that someone may have an answer, but have not read their mail yet, or haven't had a chance to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Collapsed messages in WLM

2013-12-11 Thread Rich Hamel
Sharon, I'll give it a shot tonight. I did put in to search read graphics and there were no results. Rich - Original Message - From: Sharon Gosling sillygoo...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Collapsed

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Jorge Paez
My only suggestion would be to run it in 40 minute mode and see if it runs out. I remember on another laptop I had previously it used to tell me the same thing when I plugged it in and then when I unplugged it. It never actually ran out, it would just warn me about that every so often. Anoying but

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Ryan West
Hello again Trish, Well that makes a big difference if you do not have a working battery, since a small power outage could cause the jaws authorization to just disappear! I hope all is well after you updated your authorization. Sincerely, Ryan West -Original Message- From: Trish

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Trish
knocking on my wooden noggin' here, so far so good. - Original Message - From: Ryan West westr...@charter.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization Hello again Trish, Well that makes a big difference

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread John R Vaughn
I also had this authorization item happen this morning. John -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:49 AM To: Jaws Users List Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization Good Mornin'

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Trish
we must be special,lol - Original Message - From: John R Vaughn jrvaugh...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:08 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization I also had this authorization item happen this morning. John -Original

[JAWS-Users] Text analizer in Jaws and status cells in Focus Braille displlay

2013-12-11 Thread Teresa Arroyo
Hello all, Using Jaws 15 Windows 8 and 40 cell Focus Braille Displlay. My first question has to do with the text analizer in Jaws. When I using this feature, Especially when I am doing my translation jobs, Jaws would say things such as ‘font change at 12’, or ‘colsing quites and 16’. What does

Re: [JAWS-Users] Text analizer in Jaws and status cells in FocusBraille displlay

2013-12-11 Thread isaac
It is probably font attributes that you are hereing JAWS read. -Original Message- From: Teresa Arroyo Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 10:23 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Text analizer in Jaws and status cells in FocusBraille displlay Hello all, Using

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Steve
No not a new feature. Just a bug that occasionally appears that F.S. can't squash. Usually, if you boot up again, or unload and reload Jaws, it will be happy. - Original Message - From: Trish patricia.zoell...@tx.rr.com To: Jaws Users List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization

2013-12-11 Thread Steve
Bryan, That is just coincidental. I have had it happen on several desktops as well. - Original Message - From: Ryan West westr...@charter.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 7:35 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Authorization Hello Trish, I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Text analyzer in Jaws and status cells in Focus Braille display

2013-12-11 Thread Kimsan
Sorry. I had to use spell check to correct the subject line... Carry on folks! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of isaac Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:10 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

[JAWS-Users] j15 update.

2013-12-11 Thread Juan Pablo
Hi all, Eric, when will be available the first j15 update? Thanks, Juan. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] j15 update.

2013-12-11 Thread Eric Damery
Should be posted no later than the 18th of December provided testing clears it. Regards, Eric -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Juan Pablo Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 12:53 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

[JAWS-Users] Where does it show the number of activations I have left using jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread jim rawls
I don't know where to look. I am using windows 7 jaws 15 on a windows 7 home premium machine. Jim For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] off listRe: Collapsed messages in WLM

2013-12-11 Thread Marilyn Walker
Rich, did you attend Illinois Central College in about 1968? I taught English there and had a good student by your name. Just curious. Marilyn - Original Message - From: Rich Hamel rcha...@bellsouth.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 7:12 AM

Re: [JAWS-Users] off listRe: Collapsed messages in WLM

2013-12-11 Thread Moderator
Please write to list members with personal questions off-list. Thank you, Richard Q. Justice-list moderator jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 3:26 PM

Re: [JAWS-Users] Where does it show the number of activations I haveleft using jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jim, From: I posted a question to FS about how to determine the number of activation keys remaining. In case any of you wanted to find out, here are their instructions, verbatim: Thank you for contacting Freedom Scientific Support. We suggest going to FSACTIVATE.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] off listRe: Collapsed messages in WLM

2013-12-11 Thread David Ferrin
The reason this is on hear is? You can write to other members privately if you wish, but first learn how. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Where does it show the number of activations I have left using jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread jim rawls
Mike, Thanks. However, you would think that requesting activations might be somewhat easier. Jim -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 1:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

[JAWS-Users] In Windows 8.1, how do I map a network drive using JAWS and the keyboard?

2013-12-11 Thread Mike O'Brien
Hi What are the steps to map a network drive in Windows 8.1 using the keyboard? I've seen a couple of things on google that say click here and then click there, but when I try to do them using the keyboard, I can never get to where you specify the drive letter and remote folder. Usually the

[JAWS-Users] jaws 15 and I tunes

2013-12-11 Thread Graham Smith
Is it me or does 15 not work half as well as 14 on itunes store? It is just the store I am having issues with. I am really not having much luck with 15 on itunes and windows 7. Graham For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] in setting up adobe reader, what things should I do to make it work best with Jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread jim rawls
I think mike had a fix for this. Jim For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] in setting up adobe reader, what things should I do to make it work best with Jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jim, Which version of Adobe, 10 or 11? Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: jim rawls To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 2:50 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] in setting up adobe reader,what things should I do

Re: [JAWS-Users] in setting up adobe reader, what things should I do to make it work best with Jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jim, The steps below are for Adobe XI / 11: Note that there are links with the Security Enhanced section to explain the consequences of unchecking items there, and you may want to find out what they have to say. Open Adobe from your desktop shortcut or start menu then, proceed with the

Re: [JAWS-Users] SPAM: Re: in setting up adobe reader, what things should I do to make it work best with Jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread jim rawls
No, all is fine mike, I have adobe 11. Thanks for this. Will save it. Jim -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 4:40 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: SPAM: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] in setting up adobe reader, what things should I do to make it work best with Jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread jim rawls
I have 11. But I have another question. I have a pdf file here, and when I open it to read it, jaws says nothing at all. I don't get the message about empty document or image file or anything. Jaws says nothing. I know the pdf file is a good one, because I sent it to my sighted wife and it reads

Re: [JAWS-Users] in setting up adobe reader, what things should I do to make it work best with Jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jim, Make sure that Adobe is assigned to open PDF files. I can't tell you off the top of my head at the moment how to do this in Widows7 but, hopefully someone will jump in explain. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: jim rawls To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] in setting up adobe reader, what things should I do to make it work best with Jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jim, I found a note from when I asked how to assign files to programs. The notes are below: Hi All, How do you assign / associate file types to be opened with specific programs in Windows7? I went to Tools / Options didn't find the File Types tab / page! Where is it?! LOL LOL Do you

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 15 and I tunes

2013-12-11 Thread Steve
Um, it might be you. Remember some of the following notes: 1. You ned to enable the sidebar in iTunes. 2. iTunes is somewhat sluggish. When you do something, it takes a few seconds to get reflected. 3. You can use the f6 key to get back to the search area in the iTunes store. Hth,

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 15 and I tunes

2013-12-11 Thread Graham Smith
Yep well aware of all that but 15 does not handle the browse option very well at all, this is where you browse for an app music etc and then tab across to the various lists, have you trjied doing that? Graham -Original Message- From: Steve Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 21:34

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 15 and I tunes

2013-12-11 Thread Steve
Sure have. I use Jaws 15 with iTunes 11.1.3.8. - Original Message - From: Graham Smith g.smith...@rogers.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:50 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 15 and I tunes Yep well aware of all that but 15 does not handle

Re: [JAWS-Users] Where does it show the number of activations I have left using jaws 15?

2013-12-11 Thread Pinky
You can do the insert + J then go to about and it will tell you there how many you have. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jim rawls Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 3:29 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

[JAWS-Users] How to add album to iTunes Library

2013-12-11 Thread Pedro Romero
Hello all. Using Jaws 11, Windows XP and latest version of iTunes, how do I go about adding an album to my iTunes library. I have no problem adding individual songs but I'm hoping I don't have to add each song separately. Any help is appreciated as always. Pete For answers to frequently asked

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to add album to iTunes Library

2013-12-11 Thread Pedro Romero
Please disregard question. No sooner had I written the e-mail when I found the solution in the file menu. Album has been successfully added. Sorry. Pete - Original Message - From: Pedro Romero phre...@comcast.net To: Jaws Users jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December