Re: [JAWS-Users] checkboxes in word

I just did that and the only thing it displayed was a hyper link. I'm hoping to figure out how to check these boxes as social security will send more word documents like these in the future. Thank you. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws and freeDots

These .xml files are proving to be a nightmare. I believe you'll find the default association is Internet Explorer, which makes little sense for the types of file you're using, any more than it does for the files I am. In my case, a certain supposedly tech-savvy organization disseminates .xml

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Let me reinforce what both Mike and Maria have said. Windows Update has suddenly become unpredictable, and I also had an inexplicable experience with the character/word key echo feature. Regarding Mike's suggestion for Windows Update, mine is different, but I'd follow his recommendation.

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Roger, Thanks but I tried that and it didn't make a difference. Perhaps I'm wrong but I thought that Jaws saying what letter you are typing was the default setting. Greg -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Roger Crome

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Mike, Very interesting. Something to think about before I return the computer to Amazon. I might give MS accessibility a call on this. Greg -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:44 PM

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

This might be a very basic thought, but have you tried going to the Options menu and going into Basics and seeing what the echo is set to? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 30, 2016, at 7:29 PM, Greg Washington wrote: > > Rick, > Thanks for the suggestion but it didn't solve

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Greg, This same thing happened to me on a reinstall of Windows 7 just the other day. What I did was to change my update settings to, Download updates but let me choose whether to install them, & let the computer just sit there & run for several hours sitting on the Desktop. Then I went to

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Maria, Thanks for your suggestions but as I told Mike this computer has other problems and I am returning it to Amazon. Greg -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maria Campbell Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 7:50 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Mike, As always, thanks so much for your response. I'm thinking I will return this computer to Amazon since it also does not seem to be able to update windows. When I click on check for updates it stays at 0 until it times out. Also it reports it has never updated. Best, Greg -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Hi Greg, Try the following: 1. Press, Insert / Jaws key + 6, on the number row to open the Settings Center, & press, control, shift + D, to open Settings Center default all applications. 2. Arrow down to, User closed, & press right arrow to open. 3. Arrow down to, Typing Echo, & press the

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Something else you might try is using quick settings with insert v, going to editing options and choosing character echo. You'd have to do this with each program if it works. Maria Campbell luc...@gmail.com Rather than build a wall to keep others out, we must build a chain that links us

[JAWS-Users] How To Save And Import Contacts Lists In Outlook 2016

Hello, everyone. In the process of re-installing Office 365 and Outlook 2016 to work with my g-mail account on a Windows 7 laptop, my g-mail contacts list has been lost. Fortunately for me, I have the completely updated g-mail contacts list on an older Windows 7 desktop which I also use

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Rick, Thanks for the suggestion but it didn't solve my problem. The notebook has a dedicated AMD graphics card and I'm wondering if that is causing the problem. I have emailed FS support. Greg -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

That works temporarily, but to make it permanent there's probably a place in settings. Go to help in the JAWS option then to start-up wizard where you can change it permanently. Maria Campbell luc...@gmail.com Rather than build a wall to keep others out, we must build a chain that links us

Re: [JAWS-Users] checkboxes in word

Kimsan, although I don't have 2016,the following is claimed to work in 2013 and perhaps 2010, and might work in 2016 as well: One way you can do this is to use JAWS key with F5 to list fields and press enter on the one you want to move to in the form. Press the application key (or shift+f10)

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

Hi Greg, Use Jaws key + 1 on the number row, to identify Jaws keystrokes. It's called keyboard help. The keystroke you are looking for is, Jaws key + 2 on the number row. HTH, Rick Justice Tomorrow's another day, another way! and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved! - Original Message

[JAWS-Users] How to adjust keyboard options in latest Jaws 17

For some reason on my new Dell notebook computer I cannot find where to have Jaws speak the keys as I type. I looked in Jaws basic options and found nothing to do with how I want Jaws to respond as I type. I would like Jaws to speak each key as I type. I thought this was the default setting but

[JAWS-Users] jaws and freeDots

I tried opening a music xml file i converted from midi to music xml with muse-score then tried opening the xml file in freedots and it would not open. is muse score xml not compatible with freeDots? -- sent from mozilla thunderbird For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

Re: [JAWS-Users] checkboxes in word

Yes, nothing. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Hans Pauli Sundstein Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 5:57 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] checkboxes in word Hi Kimsan. Have you tryed to

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

I stand corrected. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 30, 2016, at 5:35 AM, Adrian Spratt wrote: > > Roger, I'm afraid this is incorrect. A backslash is needed to separate each > folder level. > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List

[JAWS-Users] Microsoft Outlook 2016 instability

Have others experienced the following with the latest version of JAWS 17 and an up to date installation of Windows 10 and Outlook 2016? Outlook unpredictably crashes while composing messages. Sometimes, JAWS slows down while reading text shortly before the crash. Event Viewer shows that the

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

Try using the application key and there is a copy and then use the application key for paste for where you choose to do that Another way for you -Original Message- From: Gaston Bedard Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:22 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

How about using the application key there is a move option and loads of context sensitive items for you depending on where you are -Original Message- From: Adrian Spratt Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:05 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

Hello Ed, The starting point is, My Documents. The folder and file are located in, My Documents. I do the following steps with the file in question, closed. I can follow these steps from any folder located in, My Documents. Not sure how you can find the,, Edit tab. It may be hidden somewhere.

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

Same idea, different way of getting there. With this method, there's a fair amount of arrowing and tabbing. Using the F12 (save as" method, you simply type the path and filename. No need to go hunting for the folder name. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] checkboxes in word

Hi Kimsan. Have you tryed to activate the quick navigation keys? (insert+z) Press x and than spacebar, and see if the checkbox is checked. Remenber to deactivate the quick navigation keys. Hans Pauli. -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Kimsan Dato: 29. juni 2016 23:24 Til: 'jaws-users'

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

Hi Gaston, You stated you are using Office 2010. What office program are you using. Because when I open say, Word there is no Edit to the right of File. Can you tell me what program you are doing this in? Ed If you want to join a good Christian group it is called The River. Subscribe at

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

I am using Windows 7 home, with Office 2010. Here's what I do. Press on, Alt. Arrow right to, Edit. Arrow down to, Move to folder. Press on, Enter, to select. Find the folder you want to move the file to. Press, Enter, when you find it. It's possible you guys are discussing something more

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

Yes, it's \ in Microsoft Windows and / in UNIX and Linux. Adrian Spratt wrote: > Roger, I'm afraid this is incorrect. A backslash is needed to separate each > folder level. > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

Roger, I'm afraid this is incorrect. A backslash is needed to separate each folder level. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Roger Crome Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 10:46 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] How can I get Word Docs into folders

Hi Al, I think that where you may be going wrong is that for the most part, the\ has not been used in regard to file routing. I usually see the / being used instead. For example, JAWS/new folder/file. The backslash, as we remember it, is more commonly used in the background activity. I