Re: [JAWS-Users] major announcement

2018-07-20 Thread wayne smith
David, I am not a tech heavy hitter but I followed the link supplied to send an email to the new list and off it went. A few minutes later I received an email from the new list instructing me to reply and I did. I got a notice that I was on board and ready to go. It was that easy and I need you

[JAWS-Users] Updating to 2018 from 15

2018-07-18 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- For those who have multiple versions of JAWS running on a machine, if I download 2018 and I have 15 running will I be able to keep the previous version automatically or do I need to do something to have both versions available to me? If I update from Outlook 2007 to 2016 for

[JAWS-Users] Have to get new MS office suite

2018-07-12 Thread wayne smith
Well, it is here. I am getting notices from Microsoft that my MS Office 2007 is no longer supported. I have basic needs and do not want to have to relearn everything again if I don't have to. I can upgrade through my school to something less than 365. I could use some advice as to which MS Office

Re: [JAWS-Users] Reading multiple formatting in a doc

2018-06-10 Thread wayne smith
no quick way for moving between then. Hope it helps! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2018 2:25 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Reading multiple formatting in a doc Hello- I have a Spanish workbook in MS

[JAWS-Users] Reading multiple formatting in a doc

2018-06-09 Thread wayne smith
Hello- I have a Spanish workbook in MS Word 2007. I am using JAWS 7 with Windows 7. The doc has different formatting on a single page. There is standard text, a table and an area with 2 columns. How can I move back and forth between the 2 columns because the first column has the Spanish word and

Re: [JAWS-Users] linked in

2018-06-06 Thread wayne smith
I have had LinkedIn for a few years and it is terrible. They even have a link to send comments and inquiries for accessibility and I have sent several messages over the years and never gotten a responce. I think it is fake accessibility. It can be a tool for business so you may need some sighted

Re: [JAWS-Users] Spell Check in MS Word 2016

2018-06-05 Thread wayne smith
t; From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of > wayne smith > Sent: 05 June 2018 00:08 > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: [JAWS-Users] Spell Check in MS Word 2016 > > Hello all- I had the chance to try out a PC with Windows 10 and Ms Word 2016 > and when I tr

[JAWS-Users] Spell Check in MS Word 2016

2018-06-05 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I had the chance to try out a PC with Windows 10 and Ms Word 2016 and when I tried using the Spell Check feature, which used to be a simple task, it was a mess for me. In previous versions I simply pressed F7 and I was off going through my doc. I have not tried using spell check lately

Re: [JAWS-Users] Video Chat?

2018-05-28 Thread wayne smith
Of wayne smith Sent: May 28, 2018 12:17 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Video Chat? It listed a range of functions and platforms and I just took one and tried it. If you try your link you will see what I was confused about. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] Video Chat?

2018-05-28 Thread wayne smith
- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: May 27, 2018 8:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Video Chat? I just downloaded it and there were all of these different choices so I picked on and downloaded it and I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Video Chat?

2018-05-28 Thread wayne smith
, May 27, 2018 7:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Video Chat? Is zoom accessible? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2018 2:35 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] Video Chat?

2018-05-27 Thread wayne smith
-users.com] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: May 24, 2018 9:43 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Video Chat? Hello all- I need to have a business call and the other party wants to see what is on my screen. She is asking me to set up a video chat. I have never attempted this before

[JAWS-Users] Video Chat?

2018-05-26 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I need to have a business call and the other party wants to see what is on my screen. She is asking me to set up a video chat. I have never attempted this before so can somebody tell me if it is possible? I am using Windows 7 64bit and JAWS 15. I have JAWS 17 on another machine if

[JAWS-Users] Changing text size on the web

2018-05-25 Thread wayne smith
Hello folks- I was in a form on a website and I asked a sighted person to take a look at what I had written. She told me that the text was at 30 percent and that it was too small for her to read. I have changed text size in emails and MS Word but I have no idea of where to find a place to change

[JAWS-Users] Skipping through a YouTube video

2018-05-20 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- There is a way that sighted folks can skip back and forward in a youTube video. Is there a way for JAWS users to skip around? Wayne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Superscript in Word 2016

2018-05-20 Thread wayne smith
For what it is worth; I press alt-h followed by 6 on the number row to create superscript on the selected characters and 5 on the number row to create subscript on selected text. Using MS Word 2007 it does not tell me that the change is ther unless I use Insert F Wayne -Original

[JAWS-Users] Skipping through aYouTube video

2018-05-20 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I have seen that sighted people can skip through a YouTube video to get to a certain point. When the video is paused I can hear that there is a type of bar that allows movement through the video. Is there a way that we can skip through the video? I am using JAWS 15 with Windows 7 64bit.

Re: [JAWS-Users] J18 Build Update, JAWS 18.0.5038, Download Links + What's New

2018-05-04 Thread wayne smith
Mike, thanks but I am in a fog. We have JAWS 18 and 2018 and you are talking about updates to 18. I don't know why they created 2 different JAWS versions but I keep reading about problems with 2018. Are we better off staying with 18? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

[JAWS-Users] Remote JAWS

2018-04-15 Thread wayne smith
Hello all, I am using JAWS 17 on one of my laptops. Lately it sometimes opens with the announcement, "Remote Jaws" I close it and it returns to JAWS for home use. The other day I had a blank screen that said nothing when I pressed insert-T so I closed it with alt F4 at which point I heard the

[JAWS-Users] Using sliders in an audio file

2018-04-14 Thread wayne smith
Hello folks, I was listening to an old audio file on Blind geek zone and the controls for play pause work but when I get to the slider to move ahead past parts I don't need nothing happens. It also says, use shift left arrow to move back 30 seconds and that does not work either. Are these controls

Re: [JAWS-Users] whats app application

2018-04-12 Thread wayne smith
My wife uses whatsapp to stay in contact with family and friends in other countries. She sends audio, video and photos for free and gets them in return. It is a good international tool, but, as you say, not as useful in this country(USA). Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

[JAWS-Users] What Windows10 version?

2018-04-10 Thread wayne smith
I have stubbornly stuck with Windows 7 thus far because it does what I need it to do. I am looking at a sale that is quite good on a laptop that runs with Windows 10 Professional. Does the Windows 10 version make a difference and, if it does, is it a big deal to change the version to one that is

Re: [JAWS-Users] Sluggish Outlook

2018-03-27 Thread wayne smith
I got a Windows 7 update a couple of days ago and my bank website no longer recognized my computer so I had to go through steps to re-identify myself. I went to print a MS Word doc and the computer announced that it could not find my printer even though it was listed right there. In that case I

Re: [JAWS-Users] looking for a utility

2018-03-26 Thread wayne smith
Forgive my ignorance, but are we talking about opening the drive door or actually ejecting the drive itself? If it is about opening the CD drive door, Alt-F and press j while on the drive. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

Re: [JAWS-Users] free version ofdropbox

2018-03-23 Thread wayne smith
Hey Mike, I think you needed to use spell check on this woo o nnn -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 3:49 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] free version ofdropbox

2018-03-22 Thread wayne smith
If you don't find a free dropbox there is sendspace.com. It takes a little playing but it is manageable. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 9:03 PM To: JFW List Subject:

[JAWS-Users] OCR doc scanning

2018-03-21 Thread wayne smith
Hello all, I am using JAWS 15 with Windows 7. I opened a graphic pdf and then did the Insert-Space then O and I wanted to scan the whole doc so I pressed D but nothing happened. If I do the same process and press S for screen I get what is showing. What am I doing wrong? Wayne For answers

[JAWS-Users] Twitter accessibility

2018-03-13 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I have been using Facebook for several years via their mobile site and it works well. I have thought about taking a look at Twitter and wondered if there are Twitter users out there and if JAWS does a good job. Do they have a mobile site or are there suggestions for effectively using

Re: [JAWS-Users] Testing with no list traffic

2018-03-10 Thread wayne smith
address to subscribe again if you at first un-subscribe it obviously. -Original Message- From: wayne smith Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2018 9:21 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Testing with no list traffic I am still not getting any traffic in my inbox from

Re: [JAWS-Users] Putting JAWS in Advanced User Mode

2018-03-10 Thread wayne smith
Hey Mike, Is there a risk of missing important stuff when using the advanced mode? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 7:21 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Testing with no list traffic

2018-03-10 Thread wayne smith
, Everything is working fine, there is just a lull in messages. - Original Message - From: "wayne smith" <waynesoundsm...@earthlink.net> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2018 5:30 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Testing with no list traffic Is anybod

Re: [JAWS-Users] Testing with no list traffic

2018-03-10 Thread wayne smith
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Testing with no list traffic Hi Wayne, Everything is working fine, there is just a lull in messages. - Original Message - From: "wayne smith" <waynesoundsm...@earthlink.net> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2018 5:30 P

[JAWS-Users] Testing with no list traffic

2018-03-09 Thread wayne smith
Is anybody out there? Wayne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] Saving email folders on a website

2018-03-09 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I have saved a large number of files and folders on my Earthlink website account. There are a few thousand files. Is there a way to save these files and folders in the event I change my IP? Thanks in advance for any help. Wayne For answers to frequently asked questions about

Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Print screen

2018-03-08 Thread wayne smith
I have an HP laptop and the key identifier, insert-1 does not indicate screen shot, print screen or any other functions in what used to be a standard key sequence on the top row. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf

Re: [JAWS-Users] the stars in password fields

2018-03-05 Thread wayne smith
Oh please! The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Monday, March 05, 2018 4:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and the Powerpoint accessibility checker

2018-02-23 Thread wayne smith
Sounds good but where is the link to the list? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Roger Newell Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 2:35 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Latest Jaws and IE 11

2018-02-23 Thread wayne smith
I just went to FF and looked at the update they are offering. It is 56. something and I did not see a 52 option so can you tell me where to look for it? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Thursday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] NFB Newsline and JAWS

2018-02-23 Thread wayne smith
I use the SD card in my Victor Reader and I am not sure if you can read it directly from the computer. You could contact NFB Newsline directly to get a better idea of your options. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox updates/accessibility

2018-02-23 Thread wayne smith
There may be an alt-key > combination for this, but I don't know what it is. Someone on the list > might, or I'll come back here tomorrow when it's not some ridiculous hour. > *grin* > > > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-use

[JAWS-Users] Firefox updates/accessibility

2018-02-21 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I am finding more and more websites that do not work well or, in some cases, at all with IE 11. I have Firefox on my computers but I have stopped automatic updates because people on this list warned that the more recent updates are not accessible. I am now getting warnings that

Re: [JAWS-Users] Which MS Word file is which

2018-02-20 Thread wayne smith
al Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: Monday, February 19, 2018 7:29 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Which MS Word file is which Hello all- I have an MS Word 2007 doc that I am working on.

[JAWS-Users] Which MS Word file is which

2018-02-19 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I have an MS Word 2007 doc that I am working on. I backed it up to a flash drive. After saving it to the flash I opened it from that flash drive to make sure it was a good copy. Now, when I open MS Word 2007 I have 2 files with the exact same name. Can I determine which doc is from

Re: [JAWS-Users] table announcement

2018-02-17 Thread wayne smith
-Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rebecca Ilniski Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2018 1:24 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] table announcement I have the same issue using Outlook 2007. I found

Re: [JAWS-Users] table announcement

2018-02-17 Thread wayne smith
I have the same issue using Outlook 2007. I found that if I close Outlook and reopen it I usually get rid of the tables but it is temporary and I have to do it again when the tables come back. You can also open the message as html by doing the following: Alt-h+x and then v. You can read the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Opening multiple attachments in MS Word

2018-02-15 Thread wayne smith
to open simultaneously. Hope it helps! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 9:58 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opening multiple attachments in MS Word

[JAWS-Users] Opening multiple attachments in MS Word

2018-02-14 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I was sent an email with about 10 MS Word attachments that I need to open and save into my documents folder. Is there a way to open and save multiple document attachments at one time and to save them? I am using Windows 7 64bit and MS Word 2007 with JAWS 15. Wayne Wayne in

Re: [JAWS-Users] how do I attach a document to an email in Outlook 2016

2018-02-13 Thread wayne smith
Thanks for the warning. I am still using Outlook 2007 and there is an insert tab to the right of the message tab and I can click insert and select the file to attach. Think I'll stay with 2007 Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

[JAWS-Users] Touch cursors

2018-02-10 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- My computers are old and do not have touch screens. I keep hearing about the touch cursor. Is ther any use for them for machines that do not have a touch screen? Is there a link where I can learn more about using them with JAWS and which versions work with them? Wayne For

[JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018 and Windows 7 was RE: JAWS is not speaking control descriptions

2018-02-08 Thread wayne smith
Adrian, I see that you are using Windows 7 64bit as I am. Is there any reason to use JAWS 2018? I still use JAWS 17. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2018 5:59 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] error message. Windows media player.

2018-01-28 Thread wayne smith
This term, "root" is new to me. How do you root your phone? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 2:02 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] error

Re: [JAWS-Users] Malwarebytes updates

2018-01-17 Thread wayne smith
dl=1 - Original Message - From: wayne smith To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 4:35 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Malwarebytes updates Hello folks, I have been using the Malwarebytes program for a long time. I did not update to the latest version because people on this list

Re: [JAWS-Users] Malwarebytes updates

2018-01-15 Thread wayne smith
, but install it & try to get a feel for it, then we'll see what you need help with. https://www.dropbox.com/s/zvfty1xmbdihxfb/mb3-setup-consumer-3.3.1.2183-1.0. 262-1.0.3374.zip?dl=1 - Original Message - From: wayne smith To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018

[JAWS-Users] Malwarebytes updates

2018-01-15 Thread wayne smith
Hello folks, I have been using the Malwarebytes program for a long time. I did not update to the latest version because people on this list said it was much less accessible than in the past. Now when I try to open Malwarebytes there is an audio tone and then silence and Jaws 15 goes dead. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA

2018-01-10 Thread wayne smith
That would work but I have a small digital recorder on my desk and I record the audio challenge and then play it back, either would work Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of el...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, January

[JAWS-Users] JAWS and Skype 8.1

2018-01-06 Thread wayne smith
I haven't opened my Skype account for some time and I just tried and found that my usual simple opening is gone. It looks like I have to download a new Skype 8.1 and I wanted to know if there are users of Skype using JAWS? I have JAWS 15 on one machine and 17 on another. I prefer simple but that

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

2017-12-16 Thread wayne smith
Adrian, I have an Apple phone with the KNFB reader installed. It looks like the Pearl will only work withFS devices and software and that makes it a bit less useful. Any thoughts? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

2017-12-16 Thread wayne smith
There are a range of standard camers out there that can connect for scanning. Is there a good reason for using the Pearl and what is the cost? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dave...Oregonian Sent: Saturday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] protection

2017-12-13 Thread wayne smith
Yeah, it sounds like a scam that looks like Microsoft. I would stay away or check with Microsoft Accessibility. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Scorpio Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 9:40 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] MalwareBytes Download Link From MWB Website + Some of the Fixes

2017-12-12 Thread wayne smith
Sounds good Mike. Is this the free or paid version? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 9:21 PM To: Jaws-Users List Subject: [JAWS-Users] MalwareBytes Download Link From MWB

Re: [JAWS-Users] J2018.1712.10 Update Direct Download Links + What's New

2017-12-12 Thread wayne smith
Hey Mike! You da man! We all appreciate you so just let it pass and keep on giving us all the good stuff. You are great like lots of others and that is why we can live with your Dodgers issues. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Notice Inquiry

2017-12-09 Thread wayne smith
] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: December 9, 2017 5:57 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Notice Inquiry An important warning! Microsoft or Apple never send out those notices. If you are uncertain call the Microsoft Accessibility line and the same for Apple

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Notice Inquiry

2017-12-09 Thread wayne smith
An important warning! Microsoft or Apple never send out those notices. If you are uncertain call the Microsoft Accessibility line and the same for Apple. If you respond to these traps by phone or online you can say goodbye to your bank account. Wayne -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] just checking for any server issues today AKA a test message

2017-11-30 Thread wayne smith
Yes, David, there has been very little traffic of late. I go this one. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 1:00 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Using JAWS OCR

2017-11-22 Thread wayne smith
My OCR WORKS but if I am on a graphic and I press insert-space and then o I then press d for document an nothing happens. What gives? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Humberto Rodriguez Sent: Sunday, November

Re: [JAWS-Users] Stopping Firefox auto updates

2017-11-19 Thread wayne smith
button is selected -Original Message- From: wayne smith Sent: Friday, November 3, 2017 11:34 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Stopping Firefox auto updates Hello all- I have been reading the posts on the new Firefox version that will be like Edge

Re: [JAWS-Users] remove formatting

2017-11-17 Thread wayne smith
Thanks Mike-you da man! what a simple step. Never knew this one before. Wayne Cubs and Dodgers have more in common now -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, November 17, 2017 9:34 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] remove formatting

2017-11-17 Thread wayne smith
There are a couple of ways. I have an older version of MS Word but I go into the menus where you choose fon characteristics and tab until I get to "clear formatting" and with the text I want to remove I simply press that button and its gone. Another method is to select everything I want to clear

Re: [JAWS-Users] Certificate error

2017-11-16 Thread wayne smith
When that happens to me it usually means that the computer has reset its time and date back to when it was originally built. Check your time and date to see if they are current. If they are not then set them to the present. Other than that I have no other ideas. Wayne -Original Message-

Re: [JAWS-Users] Verticle Centeringg

2017-11-15 Thread wayne smith
like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message - From: wayne smith To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 12:29 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Verticle Centeringg Apologies-I remember seei

Re: [JAWS-Users] Verticle Centeringg

2017-11-15 Thread wayne smith
www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 3:29 PM To: jaws-use

[JAWS-Users] Verticle Centeringg

2017-11-15 Thread wayne smith
Apologies-I remember seeing the instructions for the vertical centering of text in aMS Word doc but I can't find them. Can some kind soul please post them? Just to be clear, I am asking for vertical centering and not horizontal centering. Thanks Wayne For answers to frequently asked questions

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 JAWS CD

2017-11-13 Thread wayne smith
Does this 2018 build act as an extension of JAWS 18 or does it remove 1 less version from our SMAs? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Behler Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 8:56 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Edge And Copying Text

2017-11-11 Thread wayne smith
Thanks for that great tip. I haven't used Edge yet but when I copy material from a website that I want to keep as a Word doc I paste it into Notepad first and that strips away a lot of the web features and tools and then I copy and paste from Notepad into a Word doc. Wayne -Original

[JAWS-Users] Stopping Firefox auto updates

2017-11-03 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I have been reading the posts on the new Firefox version that will be like Edge and not accessible. I just opened my Firefox browser and it updated to the current version automatically. Is there a place where I can stop automatic updates so I don't get updated out of business?

Re: [JAWS-Users] Message reading in Outlook 2010

2017-11-02 Thread wayne smith
Try altH then x then v Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of patti Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 10:26 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Message reading in Outlook 2010 Where did you

Re: [JAWS-Users] A losing battle

2017-10-26 Thread wayne smith
Microsoft has a dedicated phone help line. Why don't you call them and ask for help? 800-936-5900 Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maria Campbell Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 3:31 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox Quantum is coming, and it doesn't like screen-readers

2017-10-26 Thread wayne smith
It can't hurt to contact Mazilla and let them know, politely, the problems they are creating for the blind and ask them to aid in better solutions. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pursley Sent: Thursday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] CCleaner Question

2017-10-25 Thread wayne smith
I haven't used something like CCleaner before. Are there dangers for beginners to watch out for? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David G. Carlson Via iPhone Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 5:23 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Research it!

2017-10-25 Thread wayne smith
I am still using JAWS 15 and 17 and nothing worked in researchit. It is a failed dead animal-too many other options to bother. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of rosecomb...@cox.net Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Re: [JAWS-Users] external hard drive is dead

2017-10-19 Thread wayne smith
In my town there is a Micro Center store and they do recovery work. It might be worthwhile looking at other sources for your recovery. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Randy Barnett Sent: Thursday, October 19,

Re: [JAWS-Users] adding accent marks with JAWS

2017-10-18 Thread wayne smith
If you hold down the alt key and type in the ASCII code for the characters you need on the numb pad you can get any character you want. If you don't know the ASCII code for a character you want just google it. I do it all the time. You will have to keep a record of the numbers unless you

Re: [JAWS-Users] adding accent marks with JAWS

2017-10-18 Thread wayne smith
Press the Jaws/insert key and the number 4 on the number row and you will get a long list of accented letters and other symbols. If you don't find the one you want, hold down the alt key and type in the ASCI number you need on the number pad and then release the alt key. Wayne -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] saga of the Seagate drive

2017-10-16 Thread wayne smith
This may not work with this issue but I frequently plug in a flash drive and it does not show up but if I press the letter key for the brand of the drive it shows up. For example, I have a Luxor flash drive so I plug it in and go to the computer on the destop and open it. There is no flash drive

[JAWS-Users] Moving in text columns

2017-10-11 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I have a MS Word 2010 doc with 2 text columns. How can I move back and forth between the 2 columns to see what terms are parallel? I am using JAWS 17. Thanks in advance for any help, Wayne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

[JAWS-Users] Deleting blank lines in a doc

2017-10-02 Thread wayne smith
Hello great bank of ideas- I copied a long list of vocabulary from a website into a MS Word 2010 document and there are multiple blank lines between each word entry. I think there is a way to use, Find and Replace to delete multiple blank lines but I do not remember how. Any thoughts will be a

[JAWS-Users] Web layout?

2017-09-19 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- It seems that there is always a new wrinkle in the digital life. All of a sudden all of my MS Word 2007 docs say, Microsoft Word and then Web layout and that never happened before. Where do I change the document layout? Wayne For answers to frequently asked questions about this

Re: [JAWS-Users] Facebook notifications

2017-09-13 Thread wayne smith
I just went to my FB account using the m.facebook.com mobile version. After reading my notifications I returned to Facebook by clicking on the Facebook link at the top. Now I have my Home page and I arrow down past where I can post an update and then right above my first article is a clear

Re: [JAWS-Users] Blocking and copying text

2017-09-10 Thread wayne smith
everything, & click I agree. - Original Message - From: wayne smith To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 2:31 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Blocking and copying text Hello to all- Some time ago there was an explanation on how to mark a block of text on a web

[JAWS-Users] Blocking and copying text

2017-09-10 Thread wayne smith
Hello to all- Some time ago there was an explanation on how to mark a block of text on a web page and copy it to an MS Word doc. I can't find the instructions so if somebody has them copied to their knowledge bank could you please give me those instructions. Thanks in advance for any help.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adding a web page to favorites with IE

2017-09-09 Thread wayne smith
You can give Control-d a shot. It works for me. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Laura Richardson Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2017 7:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Adding a web

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Question

2017-09-09 Thread wayne smith
There are web services that will convert graphic pdfs and other non-text formats for free or with a optional donation. They can convert a page or an entire book or lengthy document into a variety of formats if your scanner or OCR does not work. For example;: robobraille.org Wayne

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 2018 and Open Book

2017-09-04 Thread wayne smith
I have seen that printer listed when I go to print a document. How do I use it to read a graphic pdf? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pursley Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 1:09 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] opinion on useing caps lock as JAWS key

2017-09-04 Thread wayne smith
Maybe it's because I am just used to it but I like having a full numb pad. When I use a laptop without a numb pad I bought an external numb pad and plugged it into a USB port. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

[JAWS-Users] Converting a text box

2017-08-30 Thread wayne smith
Hello all- I received a MS Word doc that contains a text box with a series of verbs in it. When I go to the box with my arrow keys JAWS 17 reads all of the verbs in the box but I can't look at each verb or check spellings. I know how to convert a table to text but is there a way to do the same

Re: [JAWS-Users] Status of my battery

2017-08-16 Thread wayne smith
If you use the Jaws command, Insert-F11 it brings up the system tray and the battery level should be listed there. Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Morne van der Merwe Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 8:36 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thanks for all your prayers

2017-08-06 Thread wayne smith
Jim, thank you for your example of faith and trust in God and we will keep praying for you as I am sure that you pray for us. As far as the moderators go, some have expressed their love of ice cream so I am guessing that there is some flexibility. Can God be accessed through JAWS 15? Wayne

Re: [JAWS-Users] Irregular text sizes in Word

2017-08-03 Thread wayne smith
Thanks for this. I gave it a try and it is so fast and simple that even I can do it. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Fettgather Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 7:55 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Irregular text sizes in Word

2017-08-03 Thread wayne smith
of it. Tap the applications key or Shift+F10 Arrow down to style and right arrow to open the Style submenu. Down arrow to clear and press Enter. Annette -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Wayne smith Sent: Thursday

Re: [JAWS-Users] Irregular text sizes in Word

2017-08-03 Thread wayne smith
Hello- What Adrian says works quite well. There is another option, if I am in a document that has different formatting features that I don't want I select the whole doc with Control a or I select a specific portion of a document if the issue are related to only one part of the doc. Then, I press

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