Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off sounds in word, outlook etc.

Hi, Both Mike and Cristóbal suggestions are right. In the nearby past, the Provide Feedback with Sound settings was available in Advanced Options (General tab in Office 2003 and earlier) and required an add-in to work, which is freely available from the Microsoft Download Center. In this old

[JAWS-Users] computer performance

Hello, I have windows 8.1 and Jaws 156. My computer is going very slow, and I tried to clean it up with Avast. When I press the resolve button, I can only read ‘avast free antivirus dialog’. Does some one know how to clean the computer with Avast? I feel a bit unsecure to use Ccleaner; if I

Re: [JAWS-Users] a possible bug

The "build" is the latest release of the particular version. So, it's the march build of JAWS 2018. Windows 10 is at build 1803, which is the third month of the year 2018...etc. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Word Viewer

it appears that this utility is no longer available. Andy - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 5:57 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Word Viewer Hi Mike and all, Here is the link to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Compatibility Pack for Office

This is the same page as before. Andy - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 6:27 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Compatibility Pack for Office And here is the story behind the

[JAWS-Users] Latest JAWS Update

I would call this in, but thought I'd see if anyone else can replicate it first. Yesterday, after I installed the new version, I went first to Microsoft Edge, and played around in there with different websites, to see how text selection worked. It worked fine, as I said yesterday. But what I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Latest JAWS Update

I would call it in. if need tech support can tandem in and see if anything is wrong. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rebecca Lineberger Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 10:25 AM To: jaws user's list Subject: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft OfficeCompatibility Pack

I believe I may have sent the wrong link before: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3#skipToMain HTH, Rick Justice "Tomorrow's another day, another way! and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!" For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] a possible bug

do you mean version when you say build, and if so, where did build come from? -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 4:58 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a possible bug To add further to this issue. Forced reading commands

Re: [JAWS-Users] CCleaner Latest & Jaws Not Reading Results

Hi Mike. As far as CCleaner's registry cleaner, never before would I hear the state of the check boxes for each registry category. Now, with the latest Jaws and Windows builds, I hear the check box states. I'll look into the scan results for you, to see if I experience the same thing.Orlando

[JAWS-Users] Jaws & Office

Hi All, Microsoft used to make file viewing programs so you could use Jaws to read DOCX, Excel, or Power Point files without having Office installed on your computer. I tried, without success, to find such file viewers. Would anyone know where I could get such file viewers that will work

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook express 6

Hi Again Gary, 2 things I forgot to ask you taht are important with installing OE66. Did you run the OE6 installer as Administrator? This is a must! Also, what antivirus program are you running? Whoops 1 more thing, not to bag on computer brands, but if you're running an HP computer they

[JAWS-Users] Microsoft Word Viewer

Hi Mike and all, Here is the link to the story of the viewer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/891090/how-to-obtain-the-latest-word-viewer#mainContent HTH, Rick Justice "Tomorrow's another day, another way! and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!" For answers to frequently asked

Re: [JAWS-Users] custom field labels

Hi Eric. In that case, could you instruct me as to how to insert field labels on the fly? I haven't been able to locate information on this in the documentation. Thanks, Orlando Enrique Fiol Ph.D. Candidate in Music Theory University of Pennsylvania Professional Pianist/Keyboardist,

Re: [JAWS-Users] custom field labels

Hi, Orlando. Let's not ask Eric to do extra work. It's enough that he sometimes monitors this list and provides the information he does. Below are notes of people's posts that I've made over time that may help in this case. I think also that Mike B recently posted on this subject. Anyway, I

Re: [JAWS-Users] computer performance

Hi. I'm not sure about Avast, and I haven't used cCleaner since Windows XP. However, are you sure these are good solutions for your problem? There are other thigns you can check. What is running at startup, for instance. You might have some unwanted background processes running that are taking

[JAWS-Users] Microsoft Word Viewer

Sorry, I deleted the messages from the thread about this. As someone noted, it's no longer available from the Microsoft site, but of course, you can still get it. Try this. http://www.oldversion.com/windows/word-viewer/ If anyone's ever looking for old versions of software, or the last

Re: [JAWS-Users] custom field labels

Hi. Your notes on labeling graphics and web page elements are quite useful; they're exactly what I need to start. I of course did not mean to create extra technical support work for Eric. Orlando Enrique Fiol Ph.D. Candidate in Music Theory University of Pennsylvania Professional

[JAWS-Users] Unmute key combo

To VFO, that unmute key combo may be the best thing since place markers.  Thanks. -- Maria Campbell lucky1i...@gmail.com "Preach the Gospel, and when necessary use words!" --St. Francis For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] Chrome Access Restored

As I wrote earlier, after installing the latest update to JAWS through the check for updates link in the JAWS help menu, I could not access Chrome websites after using MS Edge, unless I either restarted JAWS or the computer. Keith Patterson downloaded JAWS through tandem and ran the JAWS repair.

Re: [JAWS-Users] a possible bug

what happened to calling it version? -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 12:38 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a possible bug The "build" is the latest release of the particular version. So, it's the march build of JAWS 2018.

Re: [JAWS-Users] a possible bug

It's an important distinction for at least two reasons. A version, such as 2018, is released annually and is intended to be a substantial advance on each previous version. Also, one version counts as one item on your SMA. Each SMA payment covers two years of service and two versions of JAWS.

Re: [JAWS-Users] custom field labels

Orlando, I hope you understood I was being a little tongue-in-cheek. Still, the less we burden Eric, the more he's likely to feel free to drop in from time to time. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Orlando Enrique Fiol Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] What's new for JAWS 2018.1803.24

Hi tim, go to the freedom scientific web site and look at what's new in jaws. I'm sure it will be there, much more efficient than googling it. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Timothy Appleby Sent: March 15, 2018 6:42 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] need help in understanding jaws any books or tutorials, out there?

Hello. Well no such luck, I did buy the book from access technology institute and did not see anything after I downloaded the file cause when I went to extract the file it had nothing inside. I did buy Emerging in to Jaws 2018 and was reading once you make the purchase which I did through pay

Re: [JAWS-Users] custom field labels

George, thanks for adding to these notes. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of George Martinez Sr. Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 2:01 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] custom field labels Also, once

Re: [JAWS-Users] need help in understanding jaws any books or tutorials, out there?

Susan, The name of the woman behind ATI is CathyAnne Murtha. If you do a Google search for the company name and hers, you should find an email link for her. In fact, there's one on the ATI website from which you made your purchase. She's no rip-off artist, so contact her and explain the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft OfficeCompatibility Pack

Hi Rick, Thank you very much for all your help. Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers! Sennt from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message - From: Rick Justice To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Chrome Access Restored

I noticed on (I think it was) the current FSCast that VFO tells people to use either download method, even though their tech service people urge us to download directly from the website for the two reasons you give here, Rebecca. I wish they'd drop the option of downloading from the JAWS menu.

Re: [JAWS-Users] custom field labels

Also, once you type the label you can type a "," and add what type it is ie: city, combo box. George A. Martinez, CPA O-602.368.8854 F-206.666.2589 C-602.368.5424 "I've learnedThat everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing

[JAWS-Users] Any tips on getting Adobe Acrobat Pro and JAWS to play nice?

Hey everyone. I am running JAWS 18, Windows 10 1709, and Adobe Acrobat Pro 10. I'm aware that this isn't a new Acrobat version, but it's what I've got to work with at this time. The program has a lot of handy conversion features that I like, and it's even possible to oCR documents from within

Re: [JAWS-Users] CCleaner Latest & Jaws Not Reading Results

Hi Orlando, Yes, please let us know how scan results reading work for you. It didn't matter which version of Jaws I used, J16 thru J2018, the scan results just wouldn't read. Thanks much for your input. Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers! Sennt from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like

Re: [JAWS-Users] CCleaner Latest & Jaws Not Reading Results

I reported this to them I think we all should report it as well. I don't know if FS can do anything about this. - Original Message - From: "Mike B." To: Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CCleaner

Re: [JAWS-Users] custom field labels

I can handle quite a bit of tongue in cheek, since it's usually well-intended. As it happens, the ability to assign custom field labels for Windows and custom controls is something I've enjoyed in Window-eyes for many years. There are definitely aspects of Window-eyes setfile construction that

[JAWS-Users] possible bug in latest jaws update

Hello Listers, Yesterday night, I downloaded and installed jaws 2018 on my windows 10 pro 64 bit machine. This morning I Went to: www.speedtest.net I waited for the page to load, once the page loaded I pressed jaws key plus f7 pressed the letter c for change server. Tried pressing jaws key

Re: [JAWS-Users] need help in understanding jaws any books or tutorials, out there?

If you have a problem with your download, contact Cathy Ann. I'm sure she will resolve it. I've been purchasing material from her for years now, and have had nothing but positive experiences. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of

[JAWS-Users] accessing links in a Kindle book

Is there a way to access links within a Kindle book? You can't just press tab, as that takes you out of the book to the table of contents. Cookbooks are often loaded with links, and it seems like they should provide a way to move from link to link. Mary For answers to frequently asked

Re: [JAWS-Users] a possible bug

thanks, I guess I'll just stay in the weeds like thousands of us jaws users -Original Message- From: Adrian Spratt Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 3:03 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a possible bug It's an important distinction for at least two reasons. A

Re: [JAWS-Users] accessing links in a Kindle book

Hi, Mary, I can access Kindle links from my phone, but have not tried on the PC yet. Judy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 6:21 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off sounds in word, outlook etc.

Hi, Thus far using Mike's suggestion, all I was able to locate was the delete sound; however, all the other sounds that occur in outlook, I'm not able to locate. It would help though haha, if I knew what the sounds were called. For example, when I do CTRL n, it makes a sound when creating a new

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off sounds in word, outlook etc.

Ok, last time I mentioned that I went to the ease of access option in outlook and didn't locate what Cristóbal mentioned. I then just went and looked in the ease of access option in the word options in word and found the checkbox I was looking for, provide feedback with sound. It was not in that

Re: [JAWS-Users] possible bug in latest jaws update

I am not able to reproduce that. using firefox 52 and latest jaws. - Original Message - From: "Michael Amaro" To: Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 5:59 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] possible bug in latest jaws update Hello Listers,

[JAWS-Users] Microsoft Compatibility Pack for Office

And here is the story behind the Compatibility Pack: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/891090/how-to-obtain-the-latest-word-viewer#mainContent HTH, Rick Justice "Tomorrow's another day, another way! and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!" For answers to frequently asked