Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about a problem that I experienced whentrying too check using the windows update feature.

Have you tried pressing alt+n to focus to the information bar? You then press space to open a menu of options, such as install activeX control. You should know when an information bar pops up by a sound and possibly JAWS reading the information bar contents. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail:

Re: [JAWS-Users] identical messages

I'm stumped on that one too. Occasionally, I'll receive duplicate messages and there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why. It's not a big deal but I'm just curious. Take care, Russ - Original Message - From: Estelita este.clay...@yahoo.co.uk To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

[JAWS-Users] RE. Question about Office 2007

David, While there is a learning curve to Office 2007, I don't think it is a big one. The tutorial mentioned before is available. But here's what I have done without the tutorial. Give yourself a couple hours when you aren't trying to get a particular job done. Open a document or make a short new

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about a problem that I experiencedwhentrying too check using the windows update feature.

Good morning Chris. Many thanks for the information that you provided with regard to the problem that I had experienced when trying to go to the windows update site last evening. I'm ashamed to admit, that I forgot all about the inmformation alt n key stroke combination. Sometimes, with

[JAWS-Users] links in emails

Hi All, I am using outlook express jaws 10 and XP home sp3 I for a fairly long have had a problem where a link in an email is not viewed as a link. I discovered that if the link is at the very beginning of a line it is recognized as a link and I can click on it. If it is not at the beginning of

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook 2007

I am using it now, and using it to write this message. I do not like it as much as 2003, but, as I define accessible, I would have to say that at least the Email client is accessible, as that is all of it that I use on a daily basis. But I don't like it. Office 2007 is a resource hog. Programs

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about Microsoft office 2007

Well, I'm just starting with it, and haven't had training, or time to read anything, but basically, you hit the ALT key, and you are presented with a row of buttons that you tab across, These buttons kind of represent what was on the old dropdown menus. You press the spacebar on a button, and you

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook 2007

In Outlook 2007, I press F6 to move from the list view of messages to the message body. JAWS reads the message automatically and I don't have to open the message. After reading the message, I usually press F6 again to return to the list of messages, then I hit the delete key which moves the focus

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook 2007

Hey cheers! So how do I get this F6 to work? Do I have to have the reading pain enabled and if so which setting? Thanks in advance! -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Join TAFN by visiting www.tafn.org.uk. - Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about Microsoft office 2007

What is the add on? Is there a demoe - Original Message - From: Baracco, Andrew W andrew.bara...@va.gov To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:37 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] question about Microsoft office 2007 Well, I'm just starting with it, and

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook 2007

I hear pressing F6 from within the inbox will allow JAWS to read you the message automatically. You can then press F6 again to move back to the message list, hit delete, move onto the next message, etc. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype:

Re: [JAWS-Users] identical messages

I have seen that problem occasionally. In my case, I contribute it to a glitch in the POP3 download process with the mail server. If the duplicates effect all incoming mail from one account source, like Gmail or Yahoo, for all lists and other email, you might be seeing the same problem. POP3

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook 2007

Hi Chris all, I know you're familiar with most of the settings below, but I'm putting them here in case they help someone. I'm sure that more experienced JAWS users than myself do things differently. JAWS is set to read messages automatically. F6 is the standard JAWS key to move from window to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about a problem that Iexperiencedwhentrying too check using the windows update feature.

You're welcome. Did I help solve the problem? -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Join TAFN by visiting www.tafn.org.uk. - Original Message - From: Albert Cutolo acut...@nyc.rr.com To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

Hi Lenny, I don't have Outlook Express, but in Outlook, I right arrow until I get to http:// in the link. I hit Enter. If someone knows a better way, then please pass it on. Gary -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-

Re: [JAWS-Users] Anyone using Roxio with JAWS?

I do I use Roxio 2009 Thanks Michael Windows Live ID: mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID: mikeameli e-mail mikeam...@earthlink.net Feel free to add me - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 7:52 PM Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

Lenny, I might have misunderstood your question. Are you saying that when you arrow down to a line with a link in the middle or at the end of the line, JAWS does not announce link? -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about Microsoft office 2007

www.addintools.com There is a 15 day free trial. Andy -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Thomas Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:52 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

[JAWS-Users] backing up JAWS 9

I might help someone reinstall Windows. If she backs up JAWS 9 on an external hard drive, can she install it again easily from the backup? Will she have to contact FS for a product key? She's mainly concerned about saving her settings. TIA, Gary For answers to frequently asked questions

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook 2007

Thank you very much! As I say I'll try the solution and get back to you all. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Join TAFN by visiting www.tafn.org.uk. - Original Message - From: Gary gh...@swbell.net To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

Hi Lenny and everyone else experiencing this problem. Press insert+Z. Do it several times until Jaws states on for all applications. I don't know why this happens, but suffice it to say, this seems to happen to me quite frequently. Will have to write Jaws tech support about it. Victor

Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

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Re: [JAWS-Users] question about Microsoft office 2007

But there is a free add-on which I use that adds the classic Word 2003 menus to Word 2007. Why pay $30 if you can get it for free? http://in.geocities.com/shahshaileshs/menuaddins Gerald - Original Message - From: Baracco, Andrew W andrew.bara...@va.gov To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] RE. Question about Office 2007

Hi, That ispretty much what I did too. I just like pressed keys to figure out how to get to the menu's and then tried to learn what group things were in. Sarah - Original Message - From: First CRC Tom Vos wellsburg...@juno.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June

Re: [JAWS-Users] Anyone using Roxio with JAWS?

Hello there, Can I have them as well? Thanks Michael Windows Live ID: mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID: mikeameli e-mail mikeam...@earthlink.net Feel free to add me. - Original Message - From: Frederick White mrbib...@cinci.rr.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June

[JAWS-Users] editing problems in word 2003

Hi, I have jaws 10 using ms word 2003. The difficulty is when reviewing text or when editing - words go missing. similar to this blank blank line. Sometimes if I go letter by letter I can spell the word out, but this is not normal! I have just reviewed settings of xp and made sure they are in

Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

Hi Victor, It would be helpful to folks if you told what the keystroke does. Jaws key + Z, toggles the virtual cursor on and off. HTH, - Original Message - From: Victor victor.gouv...@rogers.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 1:19 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] editing problems in word 2003

Cathy, Try the following: 1. Refresh the screen, Insert+Escape. 2. Maximize the document window with Alt+spacebar and then the letter X. 3. Maximize the application window with Alt+Dash and then the letter X. HTH Larry -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] backing up JAWS 9

So long as she has the setup program then yes she can reinstall from the backup. In terms of activation, if the computer's locking code hasn't changed then she can activate it even if she has 0 keys remaining on the server. The fact is, the key count is only decremented if the computer's

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about Microsoft office 2007

Well, I paid $30 because that one was well publicized, and this is the first I have heard of this one. Andy -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:36 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] editing problems in word 2003

Thank you - tried it but no luck! Heard everything just fine arrowing down the text, but when arrow back up words disappeared or parts of word = t not than or the. This continues no matter which way up or down thru the document which is not long. more info , under view menu checked items are:

Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

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Re: [JAWS-Users] editing problems in word 2003

Hi, Cathy. Have you routed the JAWS cursor to the PC cursor to see if there's another window or dialog on top of the document window? I know JAWS 10 is better about keeping focused when that happens, but I've had it happen to me, so thought I'd throw out the suggestion. Also, I don't think

Re: [JAWS-Users] backing up JAWS 9

Thanks, Chris! -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws- users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 1:13 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] backing up JAWS 9 So

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws training and introduction to vista

Aidan, Thanks for the suggestion, I downloaded the mp3 in the end. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Aiden Gardiner Sent: 24 June 2009 22:29 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] editing problems in word 2003

Hi, Try to check the normal view and zoom 75%, and see if will work. It happened to me, and this is the only thing I did to solve the problem. Cheers, Estelita - Original Message - From: Cathie J cjaco...@telus.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:27

[JAWS-Users] what are sticky keys?

I almost accidentally evidently turned them on what ever this is!! a weird noise made me sit up, hey what was that? thanks. Karen and Harpo For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] what are sticky keys?

Hi, Sticky keys is a feature of windows where you can hold down a modifier key like shift, alt or control and have it virtually held down for things you press later. You can hold down and release the key by pressing it twice in a row. HTH! Debugging is twice as hard as writing the code in

Re: [JAWS-Users] editing problems in word 2003

try updating your JAWS. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Cathie J Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:28 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] editing problems in word 2003

Re: [JAWS-Users] editing problems in word 2003

When JAWS will not read I frequently have problems with JAWS not speaking portions of a word or line, entire lines, and multiple lines when in MS-Word and composing an e-mail in Outlook. I think it is a video conflict with JAWS and the computer. Here is what I do when I encounter these

Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

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Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

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Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about a problem thatIexperiencedwhentrying too check using the windows update feature.

Yes, and again thanks. - Original Message - From: Chris Hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about a problem thatIexperiencedwhentrying too check using the windows update

[JAWS-Users] windows live messenger

I have jaws 9.0 and windows x p and i have friends on yahoo messenger so I am using windows live messenger and i have to stay in the history fild of the conversation so i can tell when they send me a message that is when they talk and I am in there window but if i am not in the window doing

Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

Hi Rick, I agree, it would be very helpful if someone were to put that information in there, however, I am not the one to do it. I saw this solution on the list some months ago, and have been using it ever since. in other words, someone did exactly what I just did, and didn't tell me what

Re: [JAWS-Users] IE8 Auto Update

go to tool and press auction. go to advance and go down until you see unchecked update. Kind Regard Holger Fiallo - Original Message - From: Linda Parent mslparen...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] IE8

Re: [JAWS-Users] links in emails

Hi Victor, I didn't know what it was either, until I turned keyboard help on and pressed the keystroke. Sometimes we forget the tools we have available to us. HTH, Richard Q. Justice-website owner www.blind-computing.com - Original Message - From: Victor victor.gouv...@rogers.com To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] what are sticky keys?

Hi Karen, Here you go, direct from Windows help. StickyKeys Pressing the SHIFT key 5 times turns on StickyKeys. StickyKeys lets you use the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, or Windows Logo keys by pressing one key at a time. To keep StickyKeys on, click OK. To cancel StickyKeys, click Cancel. To deactivate the