Re: [JAWS-Users] fixing highlighted sections on a web form

2016-05-09 Thread Jonathan Cohn
You can try skim reading tool. It is under the utilities menu. Create a new rule looking for highlight Orr bolden do then click list button. . Jonathan Cohn > On May 9, 2016, at 12:18 PM, Kimsan wrote: > > HI, > > How does a jaws user fix the following issue when

Re: [JAWS-Users] Is there any documentation from FS about implementing a JAWS driver for a speech synthesizer

2016-04-08 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Any reason not to use SAPI? Jonathan Cohn > On Apr 8, 2016, at 3:39 PM, BHW Toptoptop wrote: > > Hello all. > Does any one know if FS provides any documentation on how to implement a > driver for JAWS, like ones shipped with the program (e.g. in the drivers > folder)

Re: [JAWS-Users] ATTN FS Hidden Text in Word

2016-04-08 Thread Jonathan Cohn
How do you hide text? Is the behavior still work in jaws 14? P Jonathan Cohn > On Apr 8, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Jean Menzies wrote: > > Hello all, and hopefully to any FS Staff on list. > > Starting with JAWS 16, JAWS was no longer able to read Hidden Text in Word. I >

Re: [JAWS-Users] Is the following a JAWS 17 issue or a windows 10 issue?

2016-04-07 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Do you have the March release? It was supposed to fix a issue similar to this. Jonathan Cohn > On Apr 6, 2016, at 11:07 PM, Ron Kolesar wrote: > >Hi to all. > Anyone have the following problem when down loading a program or what ever, > or transvering a folder o

Re: [JAWS-Users] Turning on wireless

2016-04-01 Thread Jonathan Cohn
There is definitely a wireless off button on this computer. Try tapping around above the F2 were F3 buttons and see if that turns wireless on. Jonathan Cohn > On Apr 1, 2016, at 9:07 AM, Arianna Calesso wrote: > > HP ProBook 6555B For answers to frequently asked questions about

Re: [JAWS-Users] Turning on wireless

2016-03-30 Thread Jonathan Cohn
One of the HP laptops I use has a touch panel above the numbers that has mute and airplane mode. If that is enabled then you can't reenable it in software Jonathan Cohn > On Mar 30, 2016, at 5:18 PM, Arianna Calesso wrote: > > I have two HP laptops here using Windows7 and J

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS17 Not Reading Information in Excel2010

2016-03-25 Thread Jonathan Cohn
buffer. ) Jonathan Cohn > On Mar 25, 2016, at 8:09 AM, Annette Carr wrote: > > The Window is maximized. I am beginning to wonder if the cell width has > anything to do with it, despite how crazy that sounds. The actual column is > not very wide as the results of the form

Re: [JAWS-Users] Three Excel shortcut keys

2016-03-21 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Well, you can always cancel out of F2 edit mode with the escape keep. Jonathan Cohn > On Mar 21, 2016, at 3:40 PM, Pinky wrote: > > Hi Guys, > I am using Excel 2010 and using Alt+I then R does insert a line. > > As far as using the insert and hitting the number 5 it

Re: [JAWS-Users] A Website inconsistency

2016-03-20 Thread Jonathan Cohn
I believe your assumptions are correct. I have seen places where auto forms caused errors with jaws 13 and IE 6. Auto forms might cause additional events to occur. Jonathan Cohn > On Mar 20, 2016, at 8:51 AM, Adrian Spratt wrote: > > I wonder how auto forms would come into play

Re: [JAWS-Users] A Website inconsistency

2016-03-19 Thread Jonathan Cohn
I would also suggest you compare auto forms modes. Jonathan Cohn > On Mar 19, 2016, at 12:34 PM, Teresa Arroyo wrote: > > Do both of you use the same broser? I have found that IE works well for some > pages, and MF for others. Firefox seem to show more things than IE. >

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem solved but new problem arises JAWS & NVDA simoltaniously

2016-03-07 Thread Jonathan Cohn
When you are arrowing on the desktop, events are sent to the screen readers to speak the new item. In documents the reading is linked to the arrow keys shift arrowing may read things. Why not load greek voices into jaws? Jonathan Cohn > On Mar 7, 2016, at 2:37 PM, Zoe Fiogkos wr

Re: [JAWS-Users] MailChimp

2016-03-05 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Another popular service is constant Comcast. I don't know any blind users and my wife says it is confusing These type of programs might be good candidates for jaws 17 web scripting. Jonathan Cohn > On Mar 3, 2016, at 3:59 PM, Reed Poynter wrote: > > Hello, > > >

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2016-02-17 Thread Jonathan Cohn
I have never seen this behavior. Jonathan Cohn > On Feb 17, 2016, at 9:32 AM, david wrote: > > good morning, I posted this question yesterday, perhaps it didn't make it to > the list. > perhaps someone has experienced this behavior. I setup Imap account in > outloo

Re: [JAWS-Users] Braille Display and Keyboard Solutions

2016-02-16 Thread Jonathan Cohn
also has an touch mode which more closely resembles voiceover. Let me know how much this makes sense and then I can give you additional pointers Jonathan Cohn > On Feb 16, 2016, at 2:20 AM, Aimee Harwood wrote: > > Thank you Jonathan. What would be the best way to approach this? &

Re: [JAWS-Users] Braille Display and Keyboard Solutions

2016-02-15 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Amy, I use both systems on a daily basis and indeed there is quite a bit of customization available in JAWS. You can also probably run Windows on your Macintosh if you prefer I would be glad to help you in adjusting Jaws. Jonathan Cohn > On Feb 15, 2016, at 7:34 PM, Aimee Harwood wr

Re: [JAWS-Users] Problems with spell check in MS Word

2016-02-02 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Hello, I have not heard of this happening before. Have you made any significant changes to the JAWS settings for Word? If not, it might be worthwhile removing the word.jcf file from your "My settings" area of JAWS and seeing if that fixes things. Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn ---

Re: [JAWS-Users] Navigating Airbnb.com with JAWS

2016-01-26 Thread Jonathan Cohn
I took a look with IE11, Jaws 15 and Windows 7. It took a while to load the search results, but then they appeared to be mostly accessible. There is a heading level 1 at the start of the results, and the main region is where you would go to add additional criteria to your search. Best of luck,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Download and read a ftp file

2016-01-25 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Does your school have support for disabled? My daughter had great success at her university. The first thing I do when encountering a blank document is to use insert t to get the title and hopefully determine the type of file Jonathan Cohn > On Jan 25, 2016, at 6:47 PM, wayne sm

Re: [JAWS-Users] Change a key to another key

2016-01-21 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Blind Macintosh users that run Windows in a VM often recommend sharp keys for this type of functionality. Jonathan Cohn > On Jan 20, 2016, at 9:49 PM, Dang Manh Cuong wrote: > > To all listers > Are there any accessible application to change one key on the keyboard to > o

Re: [JAWS-Users] vipre

2016-01-21 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Be cautious, I have read that the new version is not screen reader friendly. Jonathan Cohn > On Jan 21, 2016, at 9:07 AM, Lenny McHugh wrote: > > The other day I received notice to update the software. It went from version > 8 to 9. My grandson’s computer is also using vipre ho

Re: [JAWS-Users] an A to Z list of command line arguments

2016-01-20 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Most if not all of these commands can be found by typing help in the cmd console. Also, if you type help followed by a command for example 'help color', it will provide more details. Jonathan Cohn > On Jan 20, 2016, at 10:00 AM, David Ferrin wrote: > > Now boys

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Accessible Video Converting tool

2016-01-20 Thread Jonathan Cohn
I believe that QuickTime on the Macintosh can do this, I have no idea if the QuickTime Player that Apple created for Windows has a save function. I do have QuickTime on my computer and when I go through the menus I don't see any saving functions. So, unless the menu changes when a movie is opene

Re: [JAWS-Users] finding bolded text

2016-01-15 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Control page down should repeat a search in Word documents Jonathan Cohn > On Jan 15, 2016, at 2:46 PM, Mike B wrote: > > Hi John, > > This thread pertains to Word 2010, hopefully 1 of the notes will help you: > > Original Message > From: Adrian Spratt > Hi.

Re: [JAWS-Users] finding bolded text

2016-01-15 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Take a look at skim reading. I believe it is in the insert f2 menu. Jonathan Cohn > On Jan 15, 2016, at 2:08 PM, john r vaugh...@comcast.net > wrote: > > List, I am involved in my homeowners association as a board member. > > A member has done a draft of new by-laws. He

Re: [JAWS-Users] Re-initializing scripts

2016-01-15 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Try restarting JAWS and see if that helps since the shared script files should still be there. Can you use a different browser if that still does not work? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Courtney Curran Sent: Friday

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws lagging issue invirtual windows 7

2016-01-09 Thread Jonathan Cohn
You could try increasing number of cores or memory allocated to the VM. Jonathan Cohn > On Jan 9, 2016, at 4:25 PM, Michael Amaro wrote: > > Hello Listers, > > I am having a serious jaws lagging issue. Invirtual windows 7 when reading > email. Lets say, that I am