Re: [JAWS-Users] Openbook 9 query., converting file to audio.

2013-05-05 Thread Ann Byrne
AThere is a convert-to-audio item waay down on the files menu. It does a great job! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Seeking new accessible way to update Adobe flash as Ninite.com quit doing it.

2013-04-15 Thread Ann Byrne
Ninite.com? At 03:59 PM 4/15/2013, you wrote: If so than it only updates the reader not flash. That is totally different software. At 04:54 PM 4/15/2013, you wrote: I wonder if she is thinking of Adobe Reader. Andy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] SHORTCUT KEYSTROKE TO ATTACH A FILE TO AN E-MAIL MESSAGE

2013-04-11 Thread Ann Byrne
Press alt to get to the ribbon, then arrow to insert. Tab once to get to 'attach file' and press enter. Paste in the file name, press enter, and it's there. the shortcut for insert is alt-n. At 01:29 AM 4/11/2013, you wrote: Dear All I recently changed to MSOutlook 2007 using JAWS 13 on

Re: [JAWS-Users] Bringing up the contacts list in WLM

2013-04-11 Thread Ann Byrne
Do you have WLM set to read plain text? change that, and the problem goes away, would you believe? At 07:14 PM 4/11/2013, you wrote: Vicky, I also have been experimenting with WLM for about a week and I still can't read a message. When I press enter on a message jaws says it does not

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 14 and itunes 11

2013-04-05 Thread Ann Byrne
Actually, with PayPal fees, the charge is $9.99. At 04:09 PM 4/5/2013, you wrote: Jim, There are scripts that support this part of iTunes. There is a charge of $5.99, but it's well wirth it if you do a lot with iTunes.for instince, multi selecting tracks in a list, ording tracks around in

Re: [JAWS-Users] WLM12 and attachments

2013-03-29 Thread Ann Byrne
1. Send yourself a message with an attachment. 2. When you receive it, press insert+v to get to JAWS quick settings and set graphics to all. 3. Go to your message, and with the JAWS cursor locate the graphic to the left of your message with the attachment. (Someone said it's graphic 160) 4.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Talking Weather Software

2013-03-28 Thread Ann Byrne
. - Original Message - From: Ann Byrne ann...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 19:52 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Talking Weather Software My favorite is http://braille.wunderground.com No garbage; just weather. For answers to frequently asked questions

Re: [JAWS-Users] Talking Weather Software

2013-03-27 Thread Ann Byrne
My favorite is http://braille.wunderground.com No garbage; just weather. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Reading columns in a Word document

2013-03-26 Thread Ann Byrne
From JAWS help, under key strokes: Read table column ALT+WINDOWS Key+PERIOD At 04:30 PM 3/26/2013, you wrote: Hi all, Using Jaws 14 and Word 2007, what's the best way to read columns? We have our company phone list with A through L on the left side of the page and M through Z on the right

Re: [JAWS-Users] excel column width question.

2013-03-16 Thread Ann Byrne
auto wrap without having to use f2 to edit the information. On 3/16/2013 10:03 AM, Ann Byrne wrote: Go to JAWS quick settings with insert+v. Type 'vis' and down arrow. There is one search result: 'cell text' visibility detection. Check it and you're in business. At 07:20 PM 3/15/2013, you

Re: [JAWS-Users] excel column width question.

2013-03-15 Thread Ann Byrne
Go to JAWS quick settings with insert+v. Type 'vis' and down arrow. There is one search result: 'cell text' visibility detection. Check it and you're in business. At 07:20 PM 3/15/2013, you wrote: if you write into a column in excel, visually if you put too much data in it the column will

Re: [JAWS-Users] Evernote

2013-03-13 Thread Ann Byrne
My friend uses it with JAWS and likes it a lot. At 05:25 PM 3/13/2013, you wrote: Anyone out there try using Evernote? I just downloaded it but haven't had much luck using it with JAWS 13. Thanks, Joe For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] re-setting jaws 11 to factory defaults

2013-03-08 Thread Ann Byrne
Another way is to unload JAWS. Then in the run dialog type JAWS11 /default and press enter. At 10:24 AM 3/8/2013, you wrote: Hi Rick. Thanks for that. Damien. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: 08

[JAWS-Users] alt+f4: needing to press it twice

2013-03-02 Thread Ann Byrne
On all the computers I use, and on my students' computers as well, with JAWS 13 and 14, pressing alt+f4 often just says 'menu bar' and closes nothing so we have to press the keystroke again. Is anyone else experiencing this? Is there a way to close a program that works with one action

Re: [JAWS-Users] alt+f4: needing to press it twice

2013-03-02 Thread Ann Byrne
B Both lap tops and desk tops. Closing the documents list, for example, with windows 7 and Office 2007 and 2010. At 08:56 AM 3/2/2013, you wrote: Hi Ann, Are these laptops, or desktops? Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Ann Byrne ann...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws

[JAWS-Users] When deleting a file/email, JAWS saying what was instead of what is

2013-03-02 Thread Ann Byrne
When I delete a file or an e-mail from a list, after yessing the 'are you sure you want to delete etc'. message, JAWS repeats the name of the file/e-mail I think I have deleted, instead of the next one in the list. when I empty the recycle bin, although everything is gone, JAWS insists on

Re: [JAWS-Users] Tables to text

2013-03-01 Thread Ann Byrne
Try alt+j, l, v At 01:57 PM 3/1/2013, you wrote: Hello- I'm having a brain freeze. There is a simple command for converting tables to text in Word 2007, but I don't remember what it is. I am using Windows 7 with Word 2007. Thanks in advance, Wayne For answers to frequently asked

Re: [JAWS-Users] Bullets on Microsoft Word 2010

2013-02-25 Thread Ann Byrne
the other way to do bullets is with the applications menu. Arrow down to the bullet submenu, and choose the kind you want. Remember that if you have already written what you want to bullet, you have to select that text before choosing the bullet. At 08:17 AM 2/24/2013, you wrote: How do you

Re: [JAWS-Users] copy and paste with IE9

2013-02-25 Thread Ann Byrne
In quick settings, go to virtual cursor and choose: select and copy full content using screen highlight. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Any Time Deluxe

2012-10-01 Thread Ann Byrne
-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:42 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Any Time Deluxe Does AnyTime Deluxe work with Windows 7? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws

[JAWS-Users] Any Time Deluxe

2012-09-28 Thread Ann Byrne
Does AnyTime Deluxe work with Windows 7? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Any Time Deluxe

2012-09-28 Thread Ann Byrne
Is it the same as anytime organizer deluxe? At 08:41 PM 9/28/2012, you wrote: Does AnyTime Deluxe work with Windows 7? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws no longer reading ms word 2003 docks after upgrading to jaws 13 please help.

2012-09-22 Thread Ann Byrne
Is there still an issue with 'enhanced editing'? that used to need to be turned off. It's in the configuration manager somewhere. At 05:54 PM 9/22/2012, you wrote: I to have ms word 2003 as well as latest jaws 13 I just did a test document and it read it fine

Re: [JAWS-Users] format menu in windows seven?

2012-09-19 Thread Ann Byrne
Control-shift-f will put you into the font menu. Will that do it? At 11:47 AM 9/19/2012, you wrote: Hi can some one please jog my brain? I am working on a docqument in windows seven, word 2010, and Jaws 13, and for the life of me, cant figure out how to change, and keep the format at arial

[JAWS-Users] Connecting a Braille Lite 40 to a windows 7 computer

2012-09-11 Thread Ann Byrne
Can it be done? It would need a serial to USB conversion of some kind, right? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Keystrokes not working with latest build

2012-09-07 Thread Ann Byrne
since these are windows keystrokes, might it help to use the JAWS passthrough key prior to the keystrokes? Insert-3 on the numbers row is the passthrough key. It tells JAWS to let the current application have its way with the next key press, instead of JAWS being in control. For answers

[JAWS-Users] Text boxes

2012-09-07 Thread Ann Byrne
Is there a way to have JAWS read a total document that includes text boxes? I can use control-shift-o to show the text boxes separately from the document, but it would be better to just see the whole thing. Would converting the doc to text make them display? Is there another work-around?

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook and jaws how to get all messages to be text when coming in

2012-09-06 Thread Ann Byrne
To receive mail as text, go to the office menu, options, email. To send as text, office, options, trust center, trust center settings. I'm doing it from memory, but that's pretty stinkin' close if not exactly right. At 07:03 PM 9/6/2012, you wrote: I am helping a person and forgot to have

Re: [JAWS-Users] urgent help needed please

2012-08-18 Thread Ann Byrne
It could be that your virus program is running in the background, and everything will be fine when it finishes, or that windows installed updates and the installation has to complete. Does JAWS continue to respond slowly after a few minutes? Is there something in your start-up folder that is

Re: [JAWS-Users] Insert plus T no longer announces title

2012-07-24 Thread Ann Byrne
What does it say when you press insert-t? At 05:07 PM 7/24/2012, you wrote: I had the window set to normal but after receiving your message I tried maximizing it but it made no difference. Thanks for your suggestion. I am sure I have accidently changed a setting someplace. FRED ADAMS W4HC

Re: [JAWS-Users] Insert plus T no longer announces title

2012-07-24 Thread Ann Byrne
-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:06 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Insert plus T no longer announces title What does it say when you press insert-t? At 05:07 PM 7/24/2012, you wrote: I had

Re: [JAWS-Users] a port 25 arror

2012-07-20 Thread Ann Byrne
could it be Outlook related? the default ports are 110 and 25. Many service providers require instead 995 and four hundred something instead. At 08:58 PM 7/20/2012, you wrote: A friend is running a desk top, not sure if it is windows seven, or xp but she is running jaws 11, in fourty minut

Re: [JAWS-Users] OCR Software

2012-07-07 Thread Ann Byrne
Text cloaner pro is around $100. Sometimes it's more accurate than OpenBook and sometimes not. It uses the screen reader to voice the scan instead of having it's own voice. http://readingmadeez.com/ At 09:19 AM 7/7/2012, you wrote: Hi friends, can anyone recommend a low cost OCR package,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Selecting Contiguous Rows in Excel 2007

2012-07-02 Thread Ann Byrne
Another way to do it is with goto. Press f5 or control g for go to, then to select rows 1 through 5 you would type 1:5 and press enter. The rows are selected. At 05:39 PM 7/2/2012, you wrote: Hello, How do you Select Contiguous Rows of data in Excel 2007 with JAWS 13? REASON I Ask: I have a

Re: [JAWS-Users] excel 2010

2012-06-14 Thread Ann Byrne
To add a work sheet, either shift-f11 or alt+h, then i, then s. Use the context menu to delete a row. Arrow to delete ... and press enter. it's there. eAt 02:57 PM 6/14/2012, you wrote: Hi, I am using excel 2010 and jaws 13 on xp. I am trying to add a new sheet to my work book but can't

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off auto numbering in word 2010?

2012-06-01 Thread Ann Byrne
and you will find all of the options. Hope this helps you. Mike From: Kerri HI, it does help but I found the options but there is no off switch. Kerri From: Ann Byrne The applications key should have a selection to turn it off. Arrow down to the bullets and numbering choice and whack enter to turn

Re: [JAWS-Users] excel query selecting non adjusent rows and columns

2012-05-25 Thread Ann Byrne
Use goto, control+g or f5, and type in the cells. If you want a5 through a10, type a5:a10; a1 through g1 would be a1:g1. a5 through a10 and a1 through g1 would be a5:a10,a1:g1 Goto doesn't move to anything, it selects. it's totally awesome! Good luck. Ann At 03:52 AM 5/25/2012, you wrote:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Ie 9 with Jaws 13

2012-05-25 Thread Ann Byrne
this is from the Fs training materials somewhere: Status Bar, Command Bar, and Menu Bar The Status Bar gives useful information, such as the percentage of the page as it loads. It is turned off by default in IE9. To enable the status bar do the following: 1. Press ALT+V to open the View

Re: [JAWS-Users] Office 2007

2012-05-10 Thread Ann Byrne
Read the status line with insert+numb pad 3. Everything is spoken together, but you can sort it out. It's the same info you are getting from the JAWS cursor. At 06:50 AM 5/10/2012, you wrote: Hello there; Not sure about word 2007, However, in word 2010 f6 gives the information you're after.

Re: [JAWS-Users] sellecting paragraphs

2012-04-22 Thread Ann Byrne
It's windows, not JAWS. Control+shift+down arrow. At 05:57 PM 4/22/2012, you wrote: Hi guys. I could have sworn there was a key stroke to select a paragraph with JAWS. Is it just me, or was there really one? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

[JAWS-Users] JAWS and ZoomText?

2012-04-19 Thread Ann Byrne
Will JAWS 13 and ZoomText 9 play together??? thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] upgrade

2012-04-15 Thread Ann Byrne
I have had only limited success with the update feature for JAWS in the help menu. It works better to download the proper version of JFW from Freedom Scientific. At 11:25 AM 4/15/2012, you wrote: every time i try to upgrade jaws it will go to 39 percent then hangup till i get a timed out

Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem using shortcut keys in Excel 2007

2012-04-09 Thread Ann Byrne
According to my favorite cheat sheet, adjust column width is alt+h, o w and autofit column is alt+h o i good luck! At 12:46 PM 4/9/2012, you wrote: Ryan, Thanks. That helped. However, there was an option in the full format menu where you could automatically adjust column width to the

Re: [JAWS-Users] re problem with shortcut key in Excel 2007

2012-04-09 Thread Ann Byrne
: Important - Email Issue with Outlook ExpressandU-Verse (Rick Justice) 4. Re: Problem using shortcut keys in Excel 2007 (Ann Byrne) 5. Re: Important - Email Issue with Outlook Express andU-Verse (Geraldine Meeker) 6. Re: Important - Email Issue with Outlook Express andU-Verse (tim

Re: [JAWS-Users] Office 2010 and JAWS

2012-03-30 Thread Ann Byrne
Outlook 2010 menus are very screen driven. In order to move an e-mail message with control-shift v, you have to be in the mailbox, not the message. New folders are under the inbox. So control-y to inbox, I think tab once, then down arrow to the sub-folders. You can reach the BCC button

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel 2010

2012-03-19 Thread Ann Byrne
Ctrl+1 will put you into the familiar format cells dialog. At 10:02 AM 3/19/2012, you wrote: Hey Gang, I'm running windows7, and office 2010. What I need to know is how to get to make jaws say the dollar sign in excel 2010. In office 2003 all I had to do is 1, Alt O 2, Enter on cell 3, Tab to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Pausing a video in You Tube

2012-03-18 Thread Ann Byrne
with YouTube. Hope this helped. Best Regards Siew Ling On 17/03/2012, Ann Byrne ann...@sbcglobal.net wrote: How do I pause a video in YouTube? control-p doesn't work. My daughter says use the mouse. Is there a keystroke??? thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit

[JAWS-Users] Pausing a video in You Tube

2012-03-16 Thread Ann Byrne
How do I pause a video in YouTube? control-p doesn't work. My daughter says use the mouse. Is there a keystroke??? thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel problem--inserting a sheet

2012-03-09 Thread Ann Byrne
Check this out. Either shift+f11 or alt+f1. And it works! Below is the link to the website where I got the info. Thanks to whoever provided it a few weeks ago. http://www.shortcutworld.com/en/win/Excel_2010.htmlhttp://www.shortcutworld.com/en/win/Excel_2010.html For answers to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel problem--inserting a sheet

2012-03-09 Thread Ann Byrne
alt+shift+f1 inserts a new work sheet. At 09:20 PM 3/9/2012, you wrote: alt + f1 inserts a NEW chart. Glen ** On Sat-10-Mar-2012 2:16 pm, Ann Byrne wrote: Check this out. Either shift+f11 or alt+f1. And it works! Below is the link to the website where I got the info. Thanks to whoever

Re: [JAWS-Users] Assigning File Types With Windows7

2012-03-05 Thread Ann Byrne
Type file association in the search window, and you'll be deposited there. At 01:38 PM 3/5/2012, you wrote: 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

Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Saving pdf document?

2012-02-26 Thread Ann Byrne
Instead of opening it, try going to the applications menu and selecting 'save target as'? this will download the file. then you can use save-as-text if you want to change it to text. That will destroy the formatting, but make it easy to read. For answers to frequently asked questions

Re: [JAWS-Users] MS Word 2007 Shortcuts

2012-02-25 Thread Ann Byrne
For Word, try: http://www.shortcutworld.com/en/win/Word_2007.html and for Excel: http://www.shortcutworld.com/en/win/excel_2007.html There are lists of shortcuts for other applications and other versions of Office, as well. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't read Word docs in 2003

2012-02-20 Thread Ann Byrne
I'm trying to remember my check list for Word docs that didn't read. I'm guessing you have tried everything on the list, but just in case ... 1. Is the application maximized? 2. Is the document maximized? 3. Is the zoom set to 75% or thereabouts? 4. is the font a reasonable size? 5. Is the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't read Word docs in 2003

2012-02-16 Thread Ann Byrne
Ya know, Dave? that's really weird! At 08:16 AM 2/16/2012, you wrote: Thanks Ann; I won't be on the offending computer until Monday, but I'll check it out then. I forgot to mention that the problem is in Jaws 13 only. Jaws 12 works well except that the PageUp and PageDown keystrokes only

Re: [JAWS-Users] New folder in my documents, windows 7

2012-02-16 Thread Ann Byrne
When in my documents, press alt-f for the files menu, and arrow down to new submenu. Press enter. The first choice is folder, and it acts like Windows XP. there is a 'new journal document' which creates a file with the extension .jnt. You don't want that, though. Folder, on my submenu, is

Re: [JAWS-Users] Forms, links and buttons

2012-02-15 Thread Ann Byrne
Try 'find' instead of looking for a particular form. On my bank web site, submit is a link. So I just do find for the word 'submit' and locate it that way. At 12:14 PM 2/15/2012, you wrote: I tried to fill out an online form a few days ago, and after going through the edit fields for name,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't read Word docs in 2003

2012-02-15 Thread Ann Byrne
Be sure that view is set to normal. I think alt-control-n will do it, but so will the view menu. At 10:14 AM 2/15/2012, you wrote: Hello; Perhaps this has been discussed here before but I had nearly given up on Jaws 13 so wasn't following. I can not read a .doc from MSWord 2003 on a XP Pro

Re: [JAWS-Users] J13.0.718 Update Excel

2012-02-10 Thread Ann Byrne
Wooho! Insert-shift-r once again reads the row in Excel, whether or not all the cells are contiguous! I wrote FS about this one, and it is fixed! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] J13.0.718 Update Excel

2012-02-10 Thread Ann Byrne
=cardservice_provider_id=110800service_category_id=14 -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 4:08 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] J13.0.718

Re: [JAWS-Users] unable to view outlook messages in web browser

2012-02-09 Thread Ann Byrne
Have you tried displaying messages in text instead of HTML? At 01:51 PM 2/9/2012, you wrote: John No that is the problem. It does not open the message at all in internet explorer! -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] unable to view outlook messages in web browser

2012-02-09 Thread Ann Byrne
But if it is checked, you won't have to open messages in the web browser. At 12:20 PM 2/9/2012, you wrote: John Thanx for this but it still does not work. After a time I am still reverted back to the original message! Very frustrating! -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] daily information

2012-02-08 Thread Ann Byrne
With JAWS you can read the word count in the status bar, which is where the tip says it was. To get more information, press f6 At 06:55 AM 2/8/2012, you wrote: Daily Tip: Word: Display Word Count Wondering how many words are in that novel you're writing? You can find out without even a

Re: [JAWS-Users] start Jaws with run command

2012-02-07 Thread Ann Byrne
I don't put in the space: jaws12 At 06:11 PM 2/7/2012, you wrote: jaws 12 Legend has it that on Tuesday 2/7/2012 04:43 PM, Lennie said: Hi, What is the proper syntax to start Jaws from the run command using Jaws12 on XP computer? Thanks. Take

Re: [JAWS-Users] PL provide steps to upload a PDF doc at the Robo Braille site

2012-02-06 Thread Ann Byrne
It's e-mail, not an upload. Send it as an attachment to conv...@robobraille.org In the subject line put only the format you would like the document returned in, like text. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem

2012-02-05 Thread Ann Byrne
Hoping you have won this one and can tell us how Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:53:43 -0600 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com From: Ann Byrne ann...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem Is there a blank line before row 55, so Excel thinks it should stop adding

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem

2012-02-04 Thread Ann Byrne
Go to format cells with control-1 and be sure the cells are formatted as numbers, not text. At 02:14 PM 2/4/2012, you wrote: Hi All, I am using the already formatted Checkbook file and it is no longer doing the calculations. It works fine up to the 55th row and then just the calculations are

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem

2012-02-04 Thread Ann Byrne
-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 3:32 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem Go to format cells with control-1 and be sure the cells are formatted as numbers, not text. At 02:14 PM 2/4/2012, you wrote: Hi All, I am

Re: [JAWS-Users] Read previous line and next line with JAWS and MS word

2012-02-03 Thread Ann Byrne
Does Word still say print view? At 08:13 PM 2/3/2012, you wrote: I apparently have inadvertently changed a setting and don’t know where to go to change it back to perform properly. When in a document I can read current line, but if I arrow down to the next line Jaws will not automatically

Re: [JAWS-Users] daily information

2012-02-01 Thread Ann Byrne
Jim, Press alt-s to save. Then you can press control-j to look at the download. Or, if you would rather, instead of pressing enter on the link to download it, use the applications key to get to save-target-as and press enter. The dialog there looks a whole lot like i.e.8. For answers to

Re: [JAWS-Users] what, and how, does JAWS define as a section on a Web page?

2012-01-29 Thread Ann Byrne
That has been true for a long time. Working your way through the Surf's Up exercises, once you have a #3 heading, it stops searching if you hit a #2 heading. I just use 'h' because that makes me crabby. At 03:12 PM 1/29/2012, you wrote: Hi, I hope somebody understands the following, as it

Re: [JAWS-Users] protecting a document ms 2007 alert

2012-01-28 Thread Ann Byrne
Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 7:52 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] protecting a document ms 2007 alert At 10:10 PM 1/25/2012, you wrote

Re: [JAWS-Users] protecting a document ms 2007 alert

2012-01-27 Thread Ann Byrne
At 10:10 PM 1/25/2012, you wrote: After reviewing the method for protecting a document sent earlier and could not get it to work for me I recalled the original method starting with f12 key save as. After tabbing until I got to tools I arrowed down to general and entered there. I had to type the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessing attachments windows 7, jaws 13

2012-01-23 Thread Ann Byrne
I think to save an attachment from the files menu is h, not a. My favorite way is while in the inbox, when it says file with attachment, press the applications key, arrow to ''open attachments', and whack enter. You can open or save from there. good luck, Miriam, For answers to

Re: [JAWS-Users] subtracting numbers with excel

2012-01-22 Thread Ann Byrne
Here's one way to subtract c4 through c20, a list of charges, from c3--the beginning balance: =C3-SUM(C4:C20) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] creating sheets in an 2007 xl work book

2012-01-16 Thread Ann Byrne
You're right. Just make another sheet. Alt-h-i-s I think will add a sheet if you need to, but of course your workbook will have three already. You can rename the existing sheets, like January, February, and so on. Maybe alt-h-o-r to rename a sheet. If you're using the virtual ribbon,

[JAWS-Users] Reading Comments in a document

2012-01-14 Thread Ann Byrne
I have a document with comments. I can list the comments separately, out of context, with shift-ctrl-apostrophe, or sometimes stop reading and display the comment at the cursor with alt-ctrl-apostrophe (although this doesn't always work). How can I have JAWS read the comments inline, along

Re: [JAWS-Users] .EML to Text Converter

2012-01-13 Thread Ann Byrne
Arrow down with the applications key to 'open with', right arrow to open the submenu, and choose notepad. t 03:51 PM 1/13/2012, you wrote: Hi Mike, Actually, this is info that old keyboard jockeys would understand mostly. I forget sometimes that younger/newer computer users haven't had to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Selecting the Contents of a Entire Workbook in Excel 2007

2012-01-13 Thread Ann Byrne
Maybe just copy the original to a different place and rename it? At 01:26 PM 1/13/2012, you wrote: Hi all, How can I select the contents of a entire Workbook in Excel 2007 with JAWS 12? My Excel Workbook has around 20 Worksheets of data. I want to make sure I select all cells in the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Defining row and column titles in Excel with Jaws 13

2012-01-13 Thread Ann Byrne
Hi, Barry, In JAWS 13.0.638 what I do is 1. Press insert-v for quick settings; JAWS says Quick settings Excel dialog, search box, edit. 2. Tab once. JAWS says Excel settings, open, 8 items. 3. Arrow down once, JAWS says, formatting open, one item. 4. Press the letter 't' twice. Now I'm in

Re: [JAWS-Users] Defining row and column titles in Excel with Jaws 13

2012-01-12 Thread Ann Byrne
Go to the quick setting with insert-v. Tab once to the treeview, press t twice and you're at the familiar title reading settings. First, override the whatever it says, then down arrow a couple of times. It's all there after you tab into the treeview. At 02:58 PM 1/12/2012, you wrote: Hi

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws guide to Windows Live Mail 2011

2012-01-06 Thread Ann Byrne
Awesome! David, your guides are such a help to us all. Thank you for the hard work. Ann At 05:56 AM 1/6/2012, you wrote: I've written a guide to Windows Live Mail 2011. It includes a detailed description of how to use the ribbons in this program using either the standard windows keystrokes

Re: [JAWS-Users] Help with 'find' feature in a MS Word document

2012-01-02 Thread Ann Byrne
One way is to go to the find dialog and clear out the text. Then pageup and pagedown wil just page up and page down. At 05:36 PM 1/2/2012, you wrote: Hi Listers and happy new year. In an open word doc hitting ctrl f, then entering the search text and then hitting alt f takes me straight to

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 12 inquiry

2011-12-28 Thread Ann Byrne
Which version of JAWS 12 do you have? Did you use the update feature of the JAWS menu to get and install it? When I had this problem I downloaded a fresh JAWS and re-installed it. At 02:02 PM 12/28/2011, you wrote: Hi I have written two times previously and have received no answer to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Headings in Excel

2011-12-28 Thread Ann Byrne
It's there. Under the insert menu, text. If you're not using the JAWS virtual menu, press alt+n, then h. If you are, press alt+n, arrow down to the text submenu and right arrow to open it, arrow down to header and footer and press spacebar. At 06:40 PM 12/28/2011, you wrote: Hi All, I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel: reading content of column A

2011-12-27 Thread Ann Byrne
I'm not sure what the problem is. Using JAWS 13.0.638, if I arrow from a2 to a1, JAWS reads a1. I don't remember, though, whether earlier JAWS 13's read it or not. Or is that what you were trying to do? At 10:04 AM 12/27/2011, you wrote: Hi Ann, Thanks, but I do that already when I do

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel: reading content of column A

2011-12-27 Thread Ann Byrne
So if you left arrow when in column a, JAWS reads the contents of the cell where you are in column a? Neither JAWS 13 nor JAWS 12 does that on my computer. Go figure! At 03:25 PM 12/27/2011, you wrote: Hi Ann, When I left or right arrow (move left or right with the arrow keys) for each

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel: reading content of column A

2011-12-26 Thread Ann Byrne
Insert-numb pad 5 reads the contents of the cell. At 07:42 PM 12/26/2011, you wrote: Hi, I am using Excel 2003 on my desktop XP computer and Excel 2007 on my windows7 laptop computer. I am also using the latest Jaws13 on both computers. In Jaws12, when I am in column A and I press the left

Re: [JAWS-Users] What differences do I have to know to use IE 9?

2011-12-22 Thread Ann Byrne
To see the download dialog as it was in I.E.8, use save-target-as instead of hitting enter. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with JAWS 12 not reading in Word

2011-12-21 Thread Ann Byrne
This is probably a JAWS thing. Did you upgrade JAWS using the help menu? If so, downloading/re-installing from FS should fix the problem. When I upgraded using the help menu, neither Word nor Internet Explorer would work properly. It was a real trick to locate the files to download JAWS.

Re: [JAWS-Users] What differences do I have to know to use IE 9?

2011-12-21 Thread Ann Byrne
In the FS webinars there is information about using JAWS with I.E.9. It's in audio or text format. To download I prefer to use save-target-as from the applications menu. It looks like I.E.8. But you can press control-j to see your downloads in i.e.9 as well. At 02:12 PM 12/21/2011, you

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook address book woes and observations

2011-12-16 Thread Ann Byrne
could you post the number? I could use it, for one. thanks. At 07:34 AM 12/16/2011, you wrote: Once again, have you call Microsoft support directly? I have in the past and they are very helpful. If you need the number let me know Al -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] word 2010 insert date

2011-12-12 Thread Ann Byrne
alt-shift-d At 10:27 PM 12/11/2011, you wrote: What happened to insert date? With the ribbons under insert date and time isno longer available? Using win 7 home, jaws 13 and office student 2010. --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Word 2010 Shortcut Keystrokes

2011-12-12 Thread Ann Byrne
For other applications, replace 'word' in the link with the name of the application. It works! http://www.shortcutworld.com/en/win/powerpoint_2010.html At 10:11 PM 12/11/2011, you wrote: How about Power Point? -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Word 2010 Shortcut Keystrokes

2011-12-12 Thread Ann Byrne
National Braille Press for $6 has a list of keystrokes for Word 2010. NBP.ORG At 10:11 PM 12/11/2011, you wrote: How about Power Point? -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimmie Sent: Sunday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Word 2010 Shortcut Keystrokes

2011-12-11 Thread Ann Byrne
Go to the address in internet explorer and replace 'word' with 'outlook'. they're there! At 07:50 PM 12/11/2011, you wrote: Wow I love this, but have you got any shortcut keys formicrosoft outlook 2010 and excel? Thanks. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to work with the Notification Bar in Windows 7 IE 9?

2011-12-06 Thread Ann Byrne
Press the letter s. Then control-j lets you look at the download as it progresses. With BookShare books, the download is so fast I sometimes miss it. At 01:47 PM 12/6/2011, you wrote: Hi folks, I am using Windows7 and IE9, when I go to Bookshare.org to download books. Everything is as

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws in System-Tray

2011-12-05 Thread Ann Byrne
I haven't a clue why it doesn't display. My student's computer doesn't display it either. But we can get to it with insert-j. At 08:40 PM 12/5/2011, you wrote: Well, it seems as if jaws is playing hide and seek in the systems tray. Sometimes it's there and other times not. I have all the

[JAWS-Users] Reading rows and columns in Excel 2010 with JAWS 13

2011-12-04 Thread Ann Byrne
I have used the JAWS read row--currently insert-shift'r'--and read column--currently insert-shift-c--successfully forever. No matter how long the row/column nor how many blank cells in between, every cell in the row or column was listed. In JAWS 13 it appears that when there is a b lank cell

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 13 disappointment!

2011-12-04 Thread Ann Byrne
On my student's lap top, even though it says the voice is Eloquence, it's Tom from Nuance. Go figure! At 09:01 AM 12/4/2011, you wrote: Eloquence is installed automatically. The point is that somehow, things got changed so that the Eloquence voice doesn't read things the way he'd like it to.

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