Re: [JAWS-Users] what is a no-fluff email client that works well with Jaws screen reader?

2013-12-17 Thread Jim Pursley
Taking up Angela's suggestion, I find Mozilla Thunderbird flexible and easy to use in most respects. Freedom Scientific supports Tbird well enough for my needs. I receive and send about 200 e-mails a day. I have yet to make the find function work really well (think I should change the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Flash Player 12.0 Released

2014-01-14 Thread Jim Pursley
The Adobe Flash Installer is niot completely accessible, but if you can figure out (by tabbing) that the I in the options means Install and, I guess, the Q means Quit, then the Adobe Installer should work for you. Just tab around and be sure that you read the whole message after installation

Re: [JAWS-Users] The Future of JAWS

2014-01-15 Thread Jim Pursley
First thoughts. GW Micro seems to be in bed with Microsoft. Given the latter's reputation as a monopolist (think Netscape, etc.) I would be very careful to align my working future solely with GW Micro and, by extension, Microsoft products. I am not unhappy, though, to see FS sweating a

Re: [JAWS-Users] thunderbird

2014-01-17 Thread Jim Pursley
Yes, Tbird updates every few weeks, or so it seems. When it updates, Tbird opens in a main window different from the In Box window. On 1/17/2014 1:28 PM, anna vimini wrote: Hi all, does Thunderbird update itself every once in a while? because when I went into the file menu because I wanted to

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws frendly web sites

2014-01-26 Thread Jim Pursley
Might start with Research it..has Reuters and the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). They both are excellent news sources. I use these plus the Financial Times. The Wall Street Journal and Barrons - all specialized finance newspapers. I read the New York Times and the Washington Post.

Re: [JAWS-Users] in coming email

2014-02-06 Thread Jim Pursley
I think the subject first order is the default sort after date. In the top line View menu there is an option From. Click on From and your emails should show the sender first. I confess to not having tried to re-order my emails by sender, but I did successfully move newest emails to the top

Re: [JAWS-Users] Mozilla Thunderbird:

2014-02-17 Thread Jim Pursley
I don't use scripts for Thunderbird. Apparently it's supported by Freedom Scientific. On 2/17/2014 9:47 PM, Kevin Lee wrote: I was doing a search and found jaws scripts for Mozilla Thunderbird: 3 I’m wondering if the scripts have been updated to work with Mozilla Thunderbird: 24 or if

Re: [JAWS-Users] thunderbird

2014-02-18 Thread Jim Pursley
My thunderbird opens at the first In Box position. Tab once and you should get to the box itself, with the number of unread messages listed. Tab once again to get to the In Box List. Default arrangement is last first, but you can change if you wish. /Can use cntrl + O to open or simply

Re: [JAWS-Users] thunderbird

2014-02-19 Thread Jim Pursley
DiControl/shift + b gets you to the address book, Cntrl +N gets you to a new page. Just start typing. On 2/19/2014 2:55 PM, Kevin Lee wrote: how do I insert a contact in a new email from my address book? email is golden ! Kevinlee For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

Re: [JAWS-Users] Big problem with Facebook

2014-02-23 Thread Jim Pursley
Try the facebook mobile site facebook/mobile/com. Frankly, I find facebook a hit or miss proposition. On 2/23/2014 10:16 AM, Nancy Shackelford wrote: When I try to get on Facebook, the site keeps navigating, navigating, navigating, and never stops. Can't get to links or read anything. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Big problem with Facebook

2014-02-23 Thread Jim Pursley
: facebook/mobile/com but it saidthis page can't be displayed: Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones Proverbs 16:24 ~Sugar -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pursley Sent: Sunday

[JAWS-Users] FS Pearl Scanner

2014-03-06 Thread Jim Pursley
I'm considering the purchase of the Pearl Scanner. I'd appreciate comments on its performance, ease of use and quirks. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] FS Pearl Scanner

2014-03-06 Thread Jim Pursley
tailor my answers to your planned use. Best, Al -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pursley Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 12:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] FS Pearl Scanner I'm

Re: [JAWS-Users] Message Delivery Test-Moderators Please Confirm Receipt of Message

2014-03-09 Thread Jim Pursley
confirmed. On 3/8/2014 9:19 PM, David Ferrin wrote: Good man, there is nothing wrong with your account at all. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

[JAWS-Users] thunderbird issue

2014-03-09 Thread Jim Pursley
I just upgraded to Win7, JAWS15 and am having trouble reading the subject, sender etc. displayed in the in box list view. I can see the the highlighted area going from e-mail to email as I move the arrow keys up and down. The only way I can get the list to work for me is to move to the

[JAWS-Users] Thunderbird problem resolved

2014-03-09 Thread Jim Pursley
Was a Windows update issue, hopefully one of a kind. Problem resolved, back to normal with reading emails from mailboxes. Sorry for the chimera. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] thunderbird menus

2014-03-13 Thread Jim Pursley
No, not that I am aware of. On 3/13/2014 1:53 PM, anna vimini wrote: Hi all, In Thunderbird has anyone ever experienced this? EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE I go into the view menu and there is something listed in it that was not their before and when I exit Thunderbird and then restart it , the

[JAWS-Users] Dropdown grids in Word 2010

2014-03-18 Thread Jim Pursley
I am finding the recent ribbon menu discussions helpful as I struggle to transition from rank ribbon neophyte to journeyman. I'm using win7, 64 bit. When I land on a dropdown grid in an element on a lower ribbon I attempt to use the arrow keys as instructed and nothing happens. None of the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Dropdown grids in Word 2010

2014-03-18 Thread Jim Pursley
the dropdown list you can down or up arrow through the list of options. 4. When you are on the option you want press enter or if you hear an option / button, press the spacebar to open.?? HTH Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: Jim Pursley To: jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] Ribbons Navigation

2014-03-18 Thread Jim Pursley
Al. I've noticed the Minimize Ribbons choice on Word 2010's top level ribbon. Can I assume my ribbon is maximized if I hear the minimize ribbon choice? On 3/18/2014 10:49 AM, Alan Robbins wrote: Gerald, I don't have Office 2007 but do have Office 2010. If you hit your alt key in Word and

Re: [JAWS-Users] Dropdown grids in Word 2010

2014-03-18 Thread Jim Pursley
: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pursley Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 08:52 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Dropdown grids in Word 2010 I am finding the recent ribbon menu discussions helpful as I struggle to transition from

Re: [JAWS-Users] Virtual Ribbon verses Microsoft Ribbons

2014-03-25 Thread Jim Pursley
So far, I prefer the JAWS virtual ribbon as I don't use much on the second line menus on Word and use mainly keystrokes on Excel. The JAWS virtual ribbon works fine for me in Thunderbird. Drawback to the JAWS virtual ribbons: Cant use first letter navigation on the lower ribbon. I've heard

Re: [JAWS-Users] Virtual Ribbon verses Microsoft Ribbons

2014-03-25 Thread Jim Pursley
Just another way to say bottom line. On 3/25/2014 3:30 PM, Tom Clary wrote: what do you mean 2nd line menus? On 3/25/14, Jim Pursley jim.purs...@gaiacapital.com wrote: So far, I prefer the JAWS virtual ribbon as I don't use much on the second line menus on Word and use mainly keystrokes

Re: [JAWS-Users] Virtual Ribbon verses Microsoft Ribbons

2014-03-25 Thread Jim Pursley
. On 3/25/2014 4:31 PM, Tom Clary wrote: be more specific. where does the bottom line start on the ribbons? On 3/25/14, Jim Pursley jim.purs...@gaiacapital.com wrote: Just another way to say bottom line. On 3/25/2014 3:30 PM, Tom Clary wrote: what do you mean 2nd line menus? On 3/25/14, Jim

Re: [JAWS-Users] Virtual Ribbon verses Microsoft Ribbons

2014-03-25 Thread Jim Pursley
the sighted enjoy stumbling around in the semi darkness? Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, Then the world will know peace. On 3/25/2014 7:18 PM, Jim Pursley wrote: Semantics. In Word and Excel, there are the more general

Re: [JAWS-Users] Virtual Ribbon verses Microsoft Ribbons

2014-03-26 Thread Jim Pursley
-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pursley Sent: March 25, 2014 06:26 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Virtual Ribbon verses Microsoft Ribbons If I had to guess, virtual ribbons are the brainchild of people coping with how to incorporate increasing

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader XI and JFW

2014-03-26 Thread Jim Pursley
Go into adobe, hit control k and tab through the choices. There should be a choice for opening in a browser or not. On 3/26/2014 5:49 PM, Don Cher wrote: With this latest Adobe, which setting chooses to open pdfs in Adobe rather than in the browser? Under 'Internet' there is nothing which

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader XI and JFW

2014-03-26 Thread Jim Pursley
-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pursley Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 5:04 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader XI and JFW Go into adobe, hit control k and tab through the choices. There should be a choice for opening in a browser or not. On 3/26

Re: [JAWS-Users] Recommended screen resolution settings

2014-03-30 Thread Jim Pursley
Mike..an interesting aha point. I had my XP system in 800/600 resolution mode forever because I liked the larger, thicker look of the text. But the higher res settings do make everything on the screen smaller and may even admit more content than my 800x600 setting will. I manually approve

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to be safe when shopping on line

2014-03-31 Thread Jim Pursley
Kathy Always use a website with s in the url (https.www...). The S stands for secure. Beyond that, I'd advise shopping only at reputable sites. Looking for the cheapest prices can get one in trouble. Also, for what it's worth, check on the reputation of the sites you visit. Your credit

Re: [JAWS-Users] Appending Text to Clip Board

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Pursley
Contrlol C works for me. On 4/1/2014 12:33 PM, Maria Campbell wrote: I have not been able to successfully append to clipboard since they changed the combination keys in JAWS 14 I think. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Appending Text to Clip Board

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Pursley
Below is a link to a complete list of JAWS keystrokes. I find the page indispensable. http://www.freedomscientific.com/doccenter/archives/training/JAWSKeystrokes.htm On 4/1/2014 2:11 PM, Tom Clary wrote: what further information? On 4/1/14, Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Appending Text to Clip Board

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Pursley
Interesting question. I'll be interested to know if essentially summarizing a page by clipping quotes is possible. The control C function seems to just toggle on and off. On 4/1/2014 2:17 PM, Liuda wrote: Hello. I am trying to append to the clipboard which is easy. However, if I wish to skip

Re: [JAWS-Users] FS Clipboard / Appending To Clipboard

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Pursley
Brilliant, Mike. I've used JAWS for 14 years and never used the fs clipboard feature. FS clipboard seems like an efficient way to save what one wants to highlight from documents. On 4/1/2014 6:54 PM, Trish wrote: Mike, Didn't you awhile back give some hotkeys for clearing the clipboard out?

Re: [JAWS-Users] How To Clear The Clipboard

2014-04-02 Thread Jim Pursley
Mike..Agree with the spacebar clearing method. Bypasses clearing protocol by copying a blank. On 4/2/2014 9:46 AM, Mike B. wrote: Hi David Rick, I'm terribly sorry for posting that erroneous clipboard clearing for Windows7. I knew it worked with XP thought it worked with Win7 as well. See

[JAWS-Users] How do I remove the document pane in Word and Excel?

2014-04-04 Thread Jim Pursley
I prefer a broader screen to work with and find the document pane a hindrance. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Starting jaws

2014-04-06 Thread Jim Pursley
I have your setup but I have JAWS Pro because I selected the Win7 Professional. I selected the box Start JAWS at the logon screen. A second box that may be relevant to you - Start JAWS after logon for this user. I selected never. What else loads at start up for you. Maybe your start up is

Re: [JAWS-Users] Starting jaws

2014-04-06 Thread Jim Pursley
You could start JAWS at startup to see if you get a different result than by starting with Wizard selections. I'm at the end of my knowledge on this matter. On 4/6/2014 9:59 PM, Holger Fiallo wrote: No. I went to start up and turn many off. -Original Message- From: RJ Sent: Sunday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to send an attachment in Thunderbird

2014-04-08 Thread Jim Pursley
Control+ shift +a opens thunderbird's attachment window. Then you'll need to identify the file you want by tabbing several times (depending on which version of windows you are using) until you find it. Then click on the file name. The next step is a leap of faith. Shift tab will bring up a

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to send an attachment in Thunderbird

2014-04-08 Thread Jim Pursley
to find my external drive? I hope you can find a way to get my external drive to open in an attachment. Sign, Doug On 4/8/2014 7:00 AM, Jim Pursley wrote: Control+ shift +a opens thunderbird's attachment window. Then you'll need to identify the file you want by tabbing several times

[JAWS-Users] Recent virtual ribbon thread

2014-04-11 Thread Jim Pursley
Not only am I a more proficient virtual ribbon navigator in Office 2010 as a result of the thread, I was able to resolve an apparently idiopathic disappearance of the lower ribbon options. It turns out that, by some way or another, the v.r.was minimized. I toggled minimized and the

Re: [JAWS-Users] java

2014-04-15 Thread Jim Pursley
If you want to install a program, the easiest way to proceed is in the search window (Win 7 has the window at the top of the start menu, not sure where you'll find it on Win8). Type uninstall and the name of the program and you should arrive at the uninstall feature. On 4/15/2014 7:00 PM,

Re: [JAWS-Users] The new Thunderbird for the Blind List?

2014-04-17 Thread Jim Pursley
Ditto. Assuming it's not Thunderbird With Training Wheels we early adopters may have a lot of company soon. On 4/17/2014 4:09 PM, Angela Delicata wrote: I'd like to have it too. Thanks. Angela from Italy Il 17/04/2014 21:01, Dana S. Leslie ha scritto: Does anyone have the subscription

Re: [JAWS-Users] adding cells in ms excell

2014-04-23 Thread Jim Pursley
If you want to add only some of the cells within a specified range, then separate the cell names by a comma. Use the same structure as you would use for any addition formula but with items separated by a comma (=sum(a,b,c) On 4/23/2014 7:47 PM, Ann Marie Medlar wrote: You need to type the =

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 15

2014-04-26 Thread Jim Pursley
In About JAWS under help in JAWS you'll find your serial number and locking code. The 28 digit authorization is supposedly on the packaging of your JAWS CD. I retrieved my authorization number years ago from FS Tech Support and keep in a Word file of important stuff. This said, nothing

Re: [JAWS-Users] preferences or options in thunderbird

2014-05-03 Thread Jim Pursley
Alt T gets you to the tools top line menu. The first two items (you may need to hit your up arrow when you land) are account settings and options. On 5/3/2014 2:40 AM, leonard morris wrote: Where are the preferences or options located in thunderbird? For answers to frequently asked questions

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows update

2014-05-03 Thread Jim Pursley
Windows updates come as important and optional. The important ones are divided between security and program updates. I have selected to view each update before I download them, as I don't want Microsoft's Bing Desktop or other stuff they send in optional updates. My process is surely more

Re: [JAWS-Users] stuck in thunderbird email inbox

2014-05-05 Thread Jim Pursley
After reading a message, I always close it with Control w. Works every time. On 5/5/2014 9:29 PM, leonard morris wrote: I am using Thunderbird email. Sometimes after reading a message when I use ctrl tab to return to the inbox email list I can not get out of reading messages. The ctrl tab

[JAWS-Users] Microsoft update issues

2014-05-14 Thread Jim Pursley
I'm installing Win7 and Office 2010 on a new computer (did not buy one with software loaded out of the box) for the second time. The first time, my system blue screen crashed immediately on downloading Windows Updates. My tekkie here in Brazil changed the memory chips, ran the system for

Re: [JAWS-Users] proof eading in thunderbird

2014-05-25 Thread Jim Pursley
Turn off the message pane (From one of the sub options under the View top line menu). This might help. control arrow works fine for me in either direction with the pane off. I use Control arrow and the arrow keys by themselves to edit, but I also have Thunderbird set to identify misspelled

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to get Jaws to announce the name of the column I am in.

2014-05-29 Thread Jim Pursley
David..your method works. Bit of verbosity if I'm still announcing cell coordinates but if I don't adjust then I can always turn off the coordinates for a spreadsheet. On 5/29/2014 2:44 PM, Dave Maynard wrote: Hi Ed; I have been watching this thread. You have been given a host of ideas.

Re: [JAWS-Users] finding keystroke shortcuts

2014-06-21 Thread Jim Pursley
The link below takes you to the FS website and lists all of the JAWS keystrokes. Microsoft has keystrokes for WIN7 and for its products. When in, say Word, the key combo ins and F1 tapped twice will pull up 12 Microsoft programs. You might google shortcut keys for specific applications,

Re: [JAWS-Users] ISO a very JAWS friendly dictionary online

2014-06-25 Thread Jim Pursley
I confess..most of the time I just google the word I want and often find what I need without going to the source. If I wanted a super dictionary, I'd probably go to the Oxford English Dictionary, whose specialty is word origins. On 6/25/2014 9:27 PM, Shoshana Hathaway wrote: I am looking for

Re: [JAWS-Users] Recommendations for some Antivirus Programs

2014-06-27 Thread Jim Pursley
I googled antivirus programs - evaluations when I had heard that Viper (or Vipre) was JAWs-friendly. Unfortunately, it falls about in the middle of the pack for its effectiveness. This said, customer service is outstanding and, if you don't adventure intounfmailiar sites where viruses and

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessible Internet Speed Test

2014-07-04 Thread Jim Pursley
I too ran the I Phone site test and found my test to be about 7700kbs, or 7.8 megas. This said, I pay for 2 megas. Makes the reading doubtful, but surely not beyond credibility. The site is very easy to use. On 7/4/2014 12:38 PM, Pinky wrote: Hi I ran the test and I have a speed of 7800

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Speed Test Disparities

2014-07-04 Thread Jim Pursley
I think that Brian Lee offered a clue when he mentioned mirror servers. I think that to arrive at your speed your connection is compared with a server of known specs. I could be completely wrong. This said, a site like e-how should be able to explain how these internet speed tests are run.

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing sheets in an excel book

2014-07-04 Thread Jim Pursley
You can press shift, control and the letter s to bring up a list of your worksheets. Then click on the one you want. You can also specify how many pages you want in your workbook by adding or deleting them. You can also name your pages and change their order. If you don't use spreadsheets

Re: [JAWS-Users] Mozilla Thunderbird

2014-07-08 Thread Jim Pursley
I, too, find Thunderbird accessible - though not 100%. But what IS fully accessible? Thunderbird is responsive and highly functional for personal or corporate use, in my opinion. I recommend reading the help pages, particularly those that offer short cut keys. Freedom Scientific supports

Re: [JAWS-Users] Reinstalling Office 2010

2014-07-11 Thread Jim Pursley
Scott..you might investigate the sequencing of Microsoft updates. Out of chronological order, they can crash Microsoft programs as well as lead to blue screens. Are you able to do any diagnostics on your crashes? On 7/11/2014 1:25 PM, Pinky wrote: Scott, Why don't you give the Microsoft

[JAWS-Users] CC's in Thunderbird

2013-05-02 Thread Jim Pursley
The To, CC, BCC etc list precedes the recipient name. Open a new mail in Thunderbird and Shift-Tab once. You'll see that the default is To. If you need a second recipient, tab to the combo box and select cc, etc. Hope this answers your question. For answers to frequently asked questions

[JAWS-Users] CC's in Tbird

2013-05-02 Thread Jim Pursley
The To, CC, BCC etc list precedes the recipient name. Open a new mail in Thunderbird and Shift-Tab once. You'll see that the default is To. If you need a second recipient, tab to the combo box and select cc, etc. Hope this answers your question. For answers to frequently asked questions

[JAWS-Users] Changing sheets in a spreadsheet

2013-08-02 Thread Jim Pursley
Indeed, Cntrol +up or down toggles you back and forth. Shift + Cntrl + s gives you the whole list of spreadsheet pages. For handy help, when in a spreadsheet hold down insert and press f1 for background on the workbook you are in. For answers to frequently asked questions about this

Re: [JAWS-Users] talking windows pre installation

2014-07-25 Thread Jim Pursley
Was for the greater good, David. No issue with me, but I'm not the list moderator who must scan messages. On 7/25/2014 8:15 AM, David Ferrin wrote: It occurs to me that to be honest this thread is technically off topic for this list since JAWS is not used in that environment. So I am admitting

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird

2014-07-26 Thread Jim Pursley
I, too, have version 24 though automatic updates chweck. Check your update history in tools:advanced:updates. Mystery! On 7/26/2014 2:10 PM, anna vimini wrote: Is thI have Thunderbird 24.6.0Is this the latest version because when I go to the web site it says the latest version is 31.0and it

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird

2014-07-26 Thread Jim Pursley
I, too, have set Thunderbird to update automatically. Version 31 was just released July 22. Unlease updates are batched I should have been updated. Maybe the best way to update automatically is to check not to. When I updzated to version 31 all of my messages wsere either defined as junk

Re: [JAWS-Users] Help opening scanned pdf documents

2014-07-27 Thread Jim Pursley
If you have Open Book, just control/p at the doc and it will migrate to Open Book for reading. I think that the JAWS OCR feature works, too. Ages ago, I used the Microsoft Image Writer, but it was clunky. When you control/p at the doc, the print command brings up available options, which

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird

2014-07-28 Thread Jim Pursley
I, too, was not running Thunderbird 31.0 when your note came in yesterday. I am set to receive all updates automatically. Now it gets fuzzy. I looked through the help menu and eventually went to the Thunderbird tab of mozilla.com. Then I noticed that the program was slowly updating. I now

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird

2014-07-28 Thread Jim Pursley
Agree, Angela. Thfis said, maybe FS will include some script for 31.0 in the next monthly update. 31.0 just issued 22 July. Great Adventure, no? On 7/28/2014 1:54 PM, Angela Delicata wrote: No problem here. However, the previous version is far better than 31.0 - smile. Angela from Italy Il

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird

2014-07-28 Thread Jim Pursley
No idea. Angela says what you have is superior to the new release. I've noted that the spell checker is a bit weaker in 31.0. that said, I am using the check spelling as you go method and review my email with the control-arrow combo which reads a word at a time. Checking spelling in this way

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird

2014-07-28 Thread Jim Pursley
That explwhy my Thunderbird updated Saturday. I did go to Help:About and snooped around. I acted on nothing but noticed that the update was downloading. On 7/28/2014 6:35 PM, Mario Brusco wrote: after you go to the help menu, arrow up/down to and press the enter key on an item called

Re: [JAWS-Users] thunderbird 31.0

2014-07-28 Thread Jim Pursley
I noticed too that my 31.0 shows no update history. I assumed that a. this is of no consequence since most of my settings on version 24 continued and b. the lack of history could mean that I downloaded new as if there were no priors. The latter makes little sense since I did not have to mark

Re: [JAWS-Users] thunderbird 31.0

2014-07-28 Thread Jim Pursley
Until I marked to allow remote content my messages from my U.S. office (I am in Brazil) were preceded by a message that the email contained remote content and did I want it? When I checked allow remote messages the pesky notice went away. My assistant sent me an email from her computer, with

Re: [JAWS-Users] status line gone in Thunderbird

2014-07-28 Thread Jim Pursley
I never used the ins/page down feature but in the mail box tree view in parens you'll find the number of unread emails. Are you finding that your spellchecker is functioning properly? Mine will not give me the (incorrectly spelled) word I entered, just a reiteration of the suggested word.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about Thunderbird

2014-07-29 Thread Jim Pursley
You will be notified when new mail arrives according to your choice(s) as market at tools:options:general. I have selected all three, and respond most to a sound. I can look in the mailbox tree view to find the number of unread messages. Do I know that the mail server is free of messages?

Re: [JAWS-Users] Does anyone know of an anti spam program that works with JAWS15?

2014-07-29 Thread Jim Pursley
Our e-mail host used Postini until recently, when it was bought by Google. Postini is completely accessible and traps viruses and spam mail. Since Google bought it, you might guess that they will dismantle it for parts or put it on gmail or something in between. The current spam filter our

[JAWS-Users] A small Thunderbird v. 31 aha

2014-07-29 Thread Jim Pursley
Control k, which in my prior version 24 took me to a filter edit box, now opens up the JAWS bookmark wizardette. I find bookmarks handy navigating tools on web pages and emails. A plus for v.31. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to read status bar

2014-08-01 Thread Jim Pursley
I find that the spell checker no longer allows me to arrow across the letters of a misspelled word, rendering it useless. I spell check by going over misspelled words in the document using the control/tab to fast navigate to the word. Not bad this way - I get the total context of the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel 2007 2013: Reading Cells w/ Large Amounts of Data

2014-08-09 Thread Jim Pursley
As I understand it, a line of text is accessed only in the cell at its beginning. I can offer no diorect solution to your issue but I have a work around. Can you make a pdf of the spreadsheet? If so, JAWS reads pdf documents line by line, left to right if you have JAWS set up to read by

[JAWS-Users] ADW Cleaner

2014-08-10 Thread Jim Pursley
Anyone with experience using ADW Cleaner? You find it accessible, useful and accessible? It is reputed to, among other things, remove any left over bits of uninstalled programs. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Signing in on this web site

2014-08-11 Thread Jim Pursley
Try this. When you are on the list box, press your enter key. Might actuate the forms mode. I have notaiced that on accasion some list boxes don't voice the contents. On 8/11/2014 2:04 PM, Pinky wrote: I have done this but it it not working for me. That is why I attached the link to see if

Re: [JAWS-Users] Is there a Spam Blocker program that works well with JAWS?

2014-08-12 Thread Jim Pursley
Does Verizon offer a spam blocker with their internet service? I was pleased with Postini until our internet host changed it to Red Condor because Postini wasbought by Google. Red Condor is not very accessible, but you might do a search for postini and see what comes up. It's logical that

Re: [JAWS-Users] questions and no email from this list

2014-08-12 Thread Jim Pursley
I can respond to the transcription issue. Just press the JAWS key (ins) plus control and then press the number4 key on the keypad itself, not the numpad. Just tap e for Euros and arrow to it and p for pounds. The grammatical marks list does not have everything but it has enough to be

Re: [JAWS-Users] questions and no email from this list

2014-08-12 Thread Jim Pursley
I erred. The correct keystroke combo to get what you want is just ins plus the number 4 on the keyboard, not the num pad. On 8/12/2014 6:19 PM, Jamie Prater wrote: Hi, I have a couple of questions. First of all, I've not received email from this list in weeks. Could I have bounced or what is

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question About Thunderbird

2014-08-17 Thread Jim Pursley
Go to the top line menu to Go, arrow down to next, right arrow to message and click. Alt g,n,m. If you are in one message when you do this procedure you will go to the next message. On 8/17/2014 5:23 AM, Sachin wrote: Hi everyone, is there any way to go to the next Email message from

Re: [JAWS-Users] vertically center in ms word 2010

2014-08-28 Thread Jim Pursley
Control E centers a line. if you highlight the entire page and press Control E, the entire page should center. If you want to center an entire document, perhaps the other instructions will work. On 8/28/2014 3:02 PM, Tom Clary wrote: please explain to me how to do step 2, since i can't

Re: [JAWS-Users] hover your cursor?

2014-09-01 Thread Jim Pursley
Great question. I, too, await a response. One issue we face, if the web page I have in mind is typical, is the labeling of places on a web site where a cursor may hover, revealing one or more choices for action. On 9/1/2014 10:56 AM, Ann Marie Medlar wrote: Hi all, Hope all of you are

Re: [JAWS-Users] email in thunderbird

2014-09-02 Thread Jim Pursley
In the view menu, arrow to sort by (or type the letter s). Right arrow to a list. Arrow down to from and check. I am not sure if you can still leave the date checked, too, so the mail will still be sorted in chrono order. I do not know of a way to for sure keep the emails coming in date

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15

2014-09-12 Thread Jim Pursley
Yes, but you'll receive monthly updates until JAWS 16 is issued, usually in late October, early November. An annual ritual. On 9/12/2014 12:05 PM, anna vimini wrote: now that jaws 16 is coming out does this mean that their will be no more specal updates to Jaws 15? THANKS IN advance For

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to quiet keys or announcements in jaws.

2014-09-13 Thread Jim Pursley
It's normal. The In Box is by default arranged by subject in ascending date order. The View tab allows you to change the order of material in your mailboxes as well as changing the mailbox arrangement from ascending to descending. I like latest first so I've selected descending (most recent

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to quiet keys or announcements in jaws.

2014-09-13 Thread Jim Pursley
Use the layered keystroke Ins, space bar and s. Toggles on and off. I, too, would like a less verbose JAWS at times. Suggest a Flexible JAWS as the next innovation? This said, I don'twant a cumbersome JAWS, either, one slow to react. In the JAWS settings Center (ins F2 you can customize

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Dongle

2014-09-14 Thread Jim Pursley
From a conversation with Jim Ellsworth, as I recall it. Donggkles are provided when JAWS users need repeat refreshes of authorizations. the donggle essentially hardwires JAWS in current and future versions to one's computer, avoiding the problem of authorizing with each upgrade. It's not hard

Re: [JAWS-Users] memo to the list

2014-09-14 Thread Jim Pursley
The system liberates listers from moderated status after a time and with a track record?? On 9/14/2014 2:23 PM, David Ferrin wrote: Attention to all new members and those who might have forgotten about this lists' posting policies. Whenever anybody subscribes the server automatically places

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Dongle

2014-09-14 Thread Jim Pursley
, Jorge -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pursley Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 10:22 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Dongle From a conversation with Jim

Re: [JAWS-Users] volume control of jaws speech?

2014-09-14 Thread Jim Pursley
Not aware of any. JAWS volume is controlled by your system volume, I believe. You could install a dual sound card system if you wanted one channel for JAWS and another for music, etc. On 9/14/2014 4:13 PM, skhleirpehctco...@icloud.com wrote: There is a key combination to speed up and slow

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird and double speaking with jaws

2014-09-14 Thread Jim Pursley
In a bit of frustration about JAWS verbosity in Thunderbird, I selected advanced verbosity in the Thunderbird JAWS settings (Ins V). Most of the time I now only hear the in box line once. I also hear the subject line as the email opens but if I am in a hurry I just arrow down to the first

Re: [JAWS-Users] Test

2014-09-14 Thread Jim Pursley
You got it, Maria. There have been some Thunderbird questions of late, right up your alley. On 9/14/2014 6:24 PM, Maria Campbell wrote: This is a test as I'm not getting any email from this list. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird and double speaking with jaws

2014-09-14 Thread Jim Pursley
is that the double speaking accurs but you can get it not to by using advanced settings? What about hearing / being able to read/arrow through the subject in the boday when it is at the top? of the body? On 9/14/2014 4:24 PM, Jim Pursley wrote: In a bit of frustration about JAWS verbosity

Re: [JAWS-Users] Questions About Mozilla Thunderbird

2014-09-28 Thread Jim Pursley
Thunderbird's current version is 31.1.2. You can go to tools:options and select the updating pprotocol you want . Are you emptying trash, too. AltF and Y empties the trash from the email address you are in when you do it. You have an archives file by default if you select it under

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird error message

2014-10-13 Thread Jim Pursley
I've never had this message before. roughly how many messages are in your sent box? Do you frequently send unwanted sent emails to trash? And empty the trash? Do you have more than one email address on your Thunderbird system? Each will have its own series of mailboxes, so emptying trash

Re: [JAWS-Users] Thunderbird and sent items

2014-10-20 Thread Jim Pursley
Get the current version by ins,control,v. I don't keep an important folder but I suspect that you should check what Thunderbird considers important. You can always create a local folder called Important if you want to prioritize your e-mails. On 10/20/2014 8:49 PM, leonard morris wrote:

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