RE: how do I expand the gmail folder in mail?

2012-07-24 Thread David Griffith
Generally expanding anything in Mail, tree views, or message conversation threads, is simply a question of pressing the right cursor key. This does not always work if you have quick nav on, in which case I find that using option right does the trick. David Griffith -Original Message

Re: how do I expand the gmail folder in mail?

2012-07-24 Thread David Griffith
VO verbosity so mail would not say disclosure triangle on messages as this was driving me mad. David Griffith d.griff...@btinternet.com On 25 Jul 2012, at 00:08, Sarah Alawami wrote: For me vo back slash expands and collapses things as well as the right arrow. I use the vo

Re: More on Mouse keys

2012-07-24 Thread David Griffith
be delivering a mouse click. The only way around this I have found is to turn mouse keys off BY pressing the option key 5 times until VO announces mouse keys off. Then you can recommence num pad commander as normal. Still usable, but not so convenient. David Griffith David Griffith d.griff

RE: Forgetful - keyboard shortcuts needed please

2012-07-29 Thread David Griffith
describe on and just hit your keys to hear their function. Press escape to return to normal. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Dennis Freedman Sent: 28 July 2012 23:23 To: Mac OSX iOS

Increasing volume on Podcasts

2012-07-29 Thread David Griffith
audio books often too quiet as well as Podcasts. It is better if the original is not too quiet I agree but it is an option. I also use if I have made a recording and I have not been able to get that close to the person talking for example. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access

Mac air vs macbook pro

2012-08-01 Thread David Griffith
living room. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of william lomas Sent: 01 August 2012 12:48 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Mac air vs macbook pro i don't think the imacs will b around

RE: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread David Griffith
when you get to option boot menu. David Griffith the -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 03 August 2012 16:22 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Shut down sound Well

RE: Ejecting a CD/DVD/other removable storage?

2012-08-03 Thread David Griffith
You can use it to eject cd or DVDs. To eject other drives you highlight on the desktop and press command E. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 03 August 2012 21:13

RE: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread David Griffith
All I have to do to wake the Mac up is press a key. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 03 August 2012 17:31 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Shut down sound

RE: open office?

2012-08-06 Thread David Griffith
As far as I am aware Open Office is only accessible under Snow Leopard. Certainly useless under Lion. I do not know about Mountain Lion. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of josh gregory Sent: 06

RE: Uninstalling apps and file type actions.

2012-08-06 Thread David Griffith
not be appropriate here. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Sarah Alawami Sent: 06 August 2012 17:18 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Uninstalling apps and file type actions. to set your

RE: open office?

2012-08-06 Thread David Griffith
Interesting - I think I might try this. Does anybody know are there any downsides, security etc about downloading and running Java for Mac? David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Mike Welty Sent

RE: Help with browsing the net.

2012-08-07 Thread David Griffith
box. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Karen Burgess Sent: 07 August 2012 21:39 To: mac-access@mac-access.net Subject: Help with browsing the net. Hi all Very new to the Mac and looking

RE: Help with browsing the net.

2012-08-07 Thread David Griffith
Forgot to say that command L will let you type in a web address. Also Option command F will bring up a Google search field. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Karen Burgess Sent: 07 August

RE: podcast downloading from BlindCoolTech.

2012-08-14 Thread David Griffith
I think BCT may have come back to life as I saw a podcast on Windows 8 and WE had been posted. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Sarah Alawami Sent: 14 August 2012 18:34 To: Mac OSX iOS

RE: Considering Mac, questions about Voiceover/access

2012-08-15 Thread David Griffith
stable Mac. Voiceover is more key intensive than many Windows equivalent commands but using Numpad Commander greatly simplifies tings. There are also a whole range of accessibility options available through gestures which are not available on windows but again I do not use these. David Griffith 2

RE: Copying MP3 files

2012-08-20 Thread David Griffith
copied with command V. 5. close the window. find the milestone drive on the desktop again and press command E to eject it. 6. unplug the Milestone and listen to your album. This assumes you have Finder preferences set up to show external and removable drives on the desktop. David Griffith

RE: Jumping to top of mailbox

2012-08-21 Thread David Griffith
. using this you can set up a combination using option key plus another key. If you only have the left option key available on the smaller laptop layout You will have to be careful not to overwrite an inbuilt Mac OS shortcut. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac

RE: setting option short cuts..

2012-08-26 Thread David Griffith
These shortcuts are available in Lion also. Option M opens up Mail as well. In Lion you need to have Apple script enabled for date and time reading to work. I am not sure about ML. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac

RE: Recovering from Voiceover problems

2012-09-03 Thread David Griffith
as this is completely different from muting and unmuting voiceover. David Griffith . . -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Paul Hopewell Sent: 03 September 2012 10:54 To: mac-access Subject: Recovering from VoiceOver

RE: HTC to Mac

2012-09-16 Thread David Griffith
for the time being I cannot confirm this by testing it out. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith Sent: 16 September 2012 12:47 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re

RE: renaming folders files, and looking for a program

2012-09-17 Thread David Griffith
be able to set this up in settings. I think you can get a trial version of S archiver and you can buy it from Mac Access. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Melissa Tucker Sent: 17 September 2012

RE: moving files from one mac to another.

2012-09-17 Thread David Griffith
as the go between the MBP and Air? In the process you will also gain a backup. I appreciate disk errors may cause a problem with copying this amount of data but you could presumably schedule it into copying say 10 10 gb chunks? David Griffith David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac

RE: ML mail app error.

2012-09-19 Thread David Griffith
I have exactly the same problem with Mail in Lion so it appears to be a long running bug. It is annoying but I just have to save attachments and look at them that way. I had hoped that this would have been sorted by the release of Mountain Lion. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac

RE: Tips on navigating the Safari bookmarks menu on a Mac

2012-09-20 Thread David Griffith
browsing results by using the reading list capacity as an alternative to bookmarks. I have not fully explored this yet. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Debbie April Yuille Sent: 20 September

RE: Reading pdf text books

2012-09-23 Thread David Griffith
Remember there is a very powerful copy text tool on the Mac. Basically shift VO C will copy the last phrase spoken by Voiceover into the This is a way of copying text from even DRM protected material and will certainly work for any PDF document. David Griffith -Original Message- From

RE: uploading files to a job search site?

2012-10-03 Thread David Griffith
It is the first time I have ever heard of this particular access technique! I guess it would get through the spell check. I must admit I laughed until it hurt. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf

RE: Refreshing mail on my Mac

2012-10-03 Thread David Griffith
If you mean how to get new mail the command is command shift N. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Margaret Booth Sent: 03 October 2012 12:16 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Refreshing

Re: uploading files to a job search site?

2012-10-03 Thread David Griffith
I agree laughing with rather than at. It was just such a powerful, if unintended comic image.. , David Griffith d.griff...@btinternet.com On 3 Oct 2012, at 13:05, John Gunn wrote: I'm still laughing but not at her, with her. She made my day yesterday. huge smile On Oct 3, 2012

RE: converting an m3u playlist in to a csv file

2012-10-04 Thread David Griffith
correct you can simply delete the columns you do not need. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Sarah Alawami Sent: 04 October 2012 19:10 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: converting an m3u

RE: Virtual CD-RW for Mac

2012-10-09 Thread David Griffith
What parts of the menu bar are inaccessible under Lion ? I know that there is a problem with the status bar but I have never knowingly had any problems accessing menus.. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net

RE: insert key?

2012-10-23 Thread David Griffith
There is on my Imac. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: 23 October 2012 19:02 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: insert key? There isn't one. Christopher Hallsworth

RE: insert key?

2012-10-24 Thread David Griffith
keyboards shipped with Imacs. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Bryan Jones Sent: 24 October 2012 13:43 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: insert key? Hi David, Could you please provide

RE: copying text from the Internet

2012-10-24 Thread David Griffith
paragraph is use command A to select the whole web page and then command C to copy ready for pasting in Text Edit. A bit clunky but there you go. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Kristeen Hughes

RE: Expanding topics in mail

2012-10-25 Thread David Griffith
I found using option right arrow worked when the right arrow does not work by itself. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Kristeen Hughes Sent: 25 October 2012 16:30 To: Mac OSX iOS

RE: help with blue tooth keyboard and editing or navagating aroundmessages in mail ect

2012-10-26 Thread David Griffith
Use option right or left arrow or quick nav. -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of krystal watson Sent: 26 October 2012 12:28 To: mac access group Subject: help with blue tooth keyboard and editing or navagating

RE: Tavles: Serious bug with Voiceover

2012-11-27 Thread David Griffith
this rather than focussing on the latest visual effect. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Christopher-Mark Gilland Sent: 28 November 2012 00:37 To: mac-access@mac-access.net Subject: Tavles: Serious bug

RE: applications key windows with vmware

2012-12-11 Thread David Griffith
Shift F10 -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of amy gilbert Sent: 11 December 2012 22:23 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: applications key windows with vmware hi, does anyone know how to bring up context

RE: Voiceover Training App

2013-01-02 Thread David Griffith
edit box but cannot tell how to execute the URL after I have typed it in so that I can leave the edit box and go the page when safari hopefully opens it. I have tried trying to find an enter key but cannot find this on the screen anywhere. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac

RE: ] send space wizerd on the mac and voiceover

2013-01-03 Thread David Griffith
consider the MacAccess File server service as an alternative on the Mac side, potentially in conjunction with Expandrive . Personally I never managed to get Expandrive to accept the MacAccess server, but apparently others have so you could give this a try to see if you have better luck than me. David

RE: [Bulk] OpenOffice: Should I try it?

2013-01-13 Thread David Griffith
it completely unusable with large part of the system silent and no typing echo. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Christopher-Mark Gilland Sent: 13 January 2013 15:38 To: mac-access@mac-access.net

RE: reading

2013-01-22 Thread David Griffith
VO A to start reading from current place. VO B to read from beginning. You may have to interact with text for this to work properly in all circumstances. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf

RE: proximity sensor?

2013-01-30 Thread David Griffith
I do not know of such a product but wonder why you feel they would be conspicuous? They are very little different from a normal pair of sun shield glasses. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf

RE: proximity sensor?

2013-01-30 Thread David Griffith
The I Glasses are definitely not a long cane replacement - they are an additional aid to prevent you hitting head height obstacles like branches signs open windows etc. The long cane has no possibility of detecting hazards of this kind. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac

RE: proximity sensor?

2013-01-31 Thread David Griffith
iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: proximity sensor? That might be useful, but Ian was concerned about his torso. Glenn - Original Message - From: David Griffith d.griff...@btinternet.com To: 'Mac OSX iOS Accessibility' mac-access@mac-access.net Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:37 PM

RE: Word processing software

2013-02-01 Thread David Griffith
. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of George Cham Sent: 01 February 2013 09:03 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Word processing software Thanks, so if pages opens word documents, does

RE: Email program on the Mac

2013-02-02 Thread David Griffith
have not done this so I will let somebody else tell you how good or not this is. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of George Cham Sent: 02 February 2013 10:13 To: mac-access@mac-access.net Subject

RE: configuring bootcamp for windows seven

2013-02-06 Thread David Griffith
recommend. The only possible exception would be a fusion set up which can be convenient for occasional windows usage. I would stick to using your Mac for Mac OS, at which it is very good, rather than Mac for Windows which it is, in my view, very flaky. David Griffith. . -Original Message

RE: configuring bootcamp for windows seven

2013-02-06 Thread David Griffith
As a matter of interest is that XP or Windows 7? I have seen on other lists that people installing XP have no problems but people using Windows 7 under Lion especially are plagued by slowness and flaky set up so it is a known issue and not just my setup. David Griffith -Original Message

Ibooks continuous Read whilst screen locked?

2013-02-08 Thread David Griffith
is walk around doing housework etc whilst listening to the book. Is this possible? David Griffith --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum

Further Ibook Problem

2013-02-08 Thread David Griffith
book on the IPod using Ibooks? Is there an easier app to use? I notice that there is an App provided by Robobraille.org but I am not sure how Voiceover friendly this is as it appears aimed at people with limited sight. David Griffith --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply

RE: Further Ibook Problem

2013-02-08 Thread David Griffith
. Robert Carter On Feb 8, 2013, at 2:11 PM, David Griffith d.griff...@btinternet.com wrote: I have three non-DRm Epub books which I am trying to read with Ibooks on my IPod. 1. Ibooks is showing a book that I purchased absolutely fine. 2. I imported 3 further Epub books without DRM into ITunes

RE: Further Ibook Problem

2013-02-08 Thread David Griffith
is impossible. Are you using Itunes to get the books on your device? David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Sarah k Alawami Sent: 09 February 2013 01:23 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re

RE: Further Ibook Problem

2013-02-08 Thread David Griffith
Are you using ITunes to transfer the books? -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: 09 February 2013 01:36 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Further Ibook Problem iBooks definitely will

RE: Further Ibook Problem

2013-02-08 Thread David Griffith
is odd. Still some progress at least. Thanks David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: 09 February 2013 01:51 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Further Ibook Problem Yes

RE: RTF books on the iPhone.

2013-02-09 Thread David Griffith
of this yet. I have simply emailed books to myself and opened them from within the app there. David Griffith David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Phil Halton Sent: 09 February 2013 14:11 To: Mac OSX iOS

RE: Further Ibook Problem

2013-02-09 Thread David Griffith
. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Travis Siegel Sent: 09 February 2013 17:19 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Further Ibook Problem Ibooks can read nondrm epub books just fine. I do

RE: Reading EBooks on an IPod.

2013-02-12 Thread David Griffith
Apologies my deafness got the name wrong. It is actually called Voice Dream Reader -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Paul Hopewell Sent: 12 February 2013 17:17 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re:

RE: Voice dream reader App

2013-02-12 Thread David Griffith
Just load the book you want to read and then swipe until you hit the voice settings button. This will open a dialogue where you can select the voice and customise the settings . Then back out to play the book. -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net

RE: Voice dream reader question

2013-02-13 Thread David Griffith
I am afraid Voice Dream Weaver can only read non protected books. Acappella voices are restricted to the App also. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Paul Hopewell Sent: 13 February 2013 09

RE: Accessible file tracking software.

2013-02-13 Thread David Griffith
The Mac-Access file Service will provide a one use link. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Dónal Fitzpatrick Sent: 13 February 2013 22:03 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Accessible

RE: Reading EBooks on an IPod.

2013-02-16 Thread David Griffith
the text directly to do things like use the dictionary select and copy text whilst voiceover is on. For that you will need to use another app, possibly Ibooks. I am using Voice dream Weaver to read novels etc so that is not really an issue for me. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac

RE: Reading EBooks on an IPod.

2013-02-16 Thread David Griffith
in sections of 10% but I am not that experienced at using slide bars so a more precise movement may be possible. 3. I think you can also type a percentage location in but I have not tried that yet. 4. Bookmarking. 5. Remembers last book played and position in text. David Griffith David Griffith

RE: My Mac has arrived.

2013-02-19 Thread David Griffith
that have a windows style installation such as Adobe products but generally these are the exception. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of George Cham Sent: 19 February 2013 21:25 To: mac-access

RE: [Bulk] Re: My Mac has arrived.

2013-02-19 Thread David Griffith
Yes It is very similar. There is a button on the dock which takes you to the Mac App Store and any application you buy there install automatically. -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Catherine Turner Sent:

List of Bluetooth keyboard shortcuts IOS

2013-02-19 Thread David Griffith
Does anybody have a list of Bluetooth keyboard shortcuts to use on IOS? The link to the document on Apple Vis no longer works. I think a lot of the Mac shortcuts work but a definitive list would be good. David Griffith --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please

RE: List of Bluetooth keyboard shortcuts IOS

2013-02-19 Thread David Griffith
Answering my own question I found a good list at http://support.sas.com/misc/accessibility/education/ios/quickref.html -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of David Griffith Sent: 20 February 2013 02:58 To: 'Mac

Editing Word documents on IOS?

2013-02-19 Thread David Griffith
What is the preferred app for editing Word documents on IOS? I am considering using my IPod and Bluetooth keyboard for board meetings. This will involve consulting minutes and an agenda in Word format and potentially adding notes of my own into either of these documents. David Griffith --- Mac

RE: Setting up I Mac

2013-02-20 Thread David Griffith
modern version as I found this vastly more comfortable to type on. David Griffith Hopefully this is enough to get you past the first window. -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of George Cham Sent: 20 February

RE: Image Captures

2013-02-21 Thread David Griffith
Go to the edit box where you need the capture solved. Bring up the context menu with application key or shift F10. Select solve capture. Wait until you hear capture result is in clipboard. Paste in result. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net

RE: Image Captures

2013-02-21 Thread David Griffith
Sorry did not spot that this was a Mac post - gave instructions for windows. I have never got Firefox to work on the Mac but if you can get it to work then you could try the same technique except press shift Vo M to bring up the context menu. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac

Flexzi Orientation

2013-02-23 Thread David Griffith
. If it is possible for me to do this and I type in landscape mode would the home button need to be to the left or right? I have started reading through the Flexzi documentation but have not come across this crucial advice yet. David Griffith --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post

RE: dropbox

2013-02-24 Thread David Griffith
on the quality of internet connection this is rarely instantaneous on the Mac for some reason. On ;my Windows laptop it appears instantly. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Karen Burgess Sent: 24 February

RE: I'm back

2013-02-25 Thread David Griffith
To set up time Machine just insert an external drive and then when the Mac asks you if you want this drive to be a Time machine backup press the yes button. That pretty much it really. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun

RE: I'm back

2013-02-25 Thread David Griffith
I think if yu check the previous messages the new folder in Mail question was answered yesterday. Basically hit the new folder button. Remember item chooser works everwhere so you can search a page for that button easily using tools like that. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac

RE: Thanks for all the help

2013-02-25 Thread David Griffith
You will see a message from me earlier saying that all you need to do is plug an external drive in and then hit the yes button when the Mac asks if you want to use the drive as a Time Machine backup. That is all you have to do. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun

RE: Reading Google Docks

2013-02-26 Thread David Griffith
and vice versa. When I last looked at this, this involved burrowing in and out of Google chrome Preferences and was so time consuming it did not seem worth while. I don't know enough about apple Scripts to tell if this is possible to set up with a key macro etc. David Griffith -Original

RE: download window in safari.

2013-02-26 Thread David Griffith
Your friend in these cases is the context menu. Just select the appropriate function you want from there. Shift VO M or I think it is plus on the numpad commander. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net

RE: download window in safari.

2013-02-26 Thread David Griffith
You probably know this but just to check you know that when you get to the downloads section there are a number of elements that you have to interact with to see the download list. In my case I just keep pressing tab . David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac

RE: Show downloads not working

2013-02-26 Thread David Griffith
The main reason I have done it is that it speeds things up with page navigation if I jump back up to top of the page. I do not then have to wade back through all the toolbar elements YouTube Wikipedia etc to get to html content. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun

RE: importing files in to my itunes library

2013-03-01 Thread David Griffith
here. here. Vo Space on the folder or file you want and then it should be imported straight away. By the way I find column view in Finder massively easier than any other interface. It makes navigating files and folder a complete breeze. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun

RE: Saving email messages

2013-03-05 Thread David Griffith
Where are you saving them to ? What format are you saving in - text? David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of George Cham Sent: 05 March 2013 08:16 To: mac-access@mac-access.net Subject: Saving email

RE: Saving email messages

2013-03-05 Thread David Griffith
to investigate migration assistant, but I did not bother with that. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of George Cham Sent: 05 March 2013 18:40 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Saving email

RE: Product keys

2013-03-06 Thread David Griffith
I hope you realise that Office is completely inaccessible with Voiceover on the Mac? If you did not and you contact the vendor before installing you may be able to negotiate a refund. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun

RE: Creating Getting Started Guides

2013-03-06 Thread David Griffith
. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Brian Dalton Sent: 06 March 2013 22:18 To: 'Mac OSX iOS Accessibility' Subject: RE: Creating Getting Started Guides Hi, I'd really appreciate if you had

RE: Creating Getting Started Guides

2013-03-06 Thread David Griffith
, print collated documents etc. There are probably loads more things but this would perhaps get you started on Pages. A similar list could be created for Numbers. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net

RE: [Bulk] Using iPhone as a notetaker/simple word processor

2013-03-07 Thread David Griffith
You may want to consider droptext which has easy integration with dropbox. I have not really got into using iCloud but do find dropbox the easiest way to get stuff onto my iPod and off again. I think droptext is something like 69p. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access

RE: pages accessibility with oviceover

2013-03-09 Thread David Griffith
One more subject for the intermediate/advance Pages guide being considered. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of William Lomas Sent: 09 March 2013 11:32 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject

RE: Pages questions.

2013-03-09 Thread David Griffith
Have you tried opening them with Text Edit. If they will not open with Text Edit there may be a problem with the files. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of sadam ahmed Sent: 09 March 2013 13:18

RE: Pages questions.

2013-03-09 Thread David Griffith
. The AshMark institute of Australia. Ltd. ABN: 43160 Mobile: 0435892 944 Skype: Sadamahmed1992 Sent from my Macbook Pro. -- On 10/03/2013, at 1:46 AM, David Griffith d.griff...@btinternet.com wrote: Have you tried opening them with Text Edit. If they will not open with Text Edit

Upgrade to Mountain Lion - Fusion Problem

2013-03-12 Thread David Griffith
with Fusion after an upgrade to ML. Does anybody know of a solution? David Griffith David Griffith d.griff...@btinternet.com --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages posted

Moutain Lion and EyePal

2013-03-12 Thread David Griffith
. David Griffith David Griffith d.griff...@btinternet.com --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated

RE: Moutain Lion and EyePal

2013-03-13 Thread David Griffith
machines. I have had similar problems with my flatbed canon scanner which again the Mac struggle with big time. I now use only Eyepal on the Mac and use the Canon scanners with Windows machines. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun

RE: Digital camera systems for scanning [was Re: Moutain Lion andEyePal]

2013-03-13 Thread David Griffith
for scanning also, particularly with proofreading crucial parts but I think the digital camera solutions do offer far more potential for independence. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Dónal

How can you ask VM Fusion for Support ?

2013-03-14 Thread David Griffith
contact VM Fusion to have a sensible dialogue without through a morass of options all of which are trying to get me to pay more money for a product I have already paid for? David Griffith. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac

RE: moving a file from one location to another

2013-03-15 Thread David Griffith
You use option command V rather than command v. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of George Cham Sent: 16 March 2013 03:54 To: mac-access@mac-access.net Subject: moving a file from one location

RE: Voiceover Acting strange

2013-03-17 Thread David Griffith
I cannot see it but I presume it is the vertical line of the frame of the window containing the window element. In this case the messages. Windows screenreaders do not expose you to these parts of the screen which is why it an unusual concept if you are coming from Windows to the Mac. I think

RE: DVD REmaster

2013-03-20 Thread David Griffith
Brilliant I did not get an answer so I had given it up and gone back to using DVD Audio Extractor under Fusion which was giving very poor distorted audio results. I will go back and try DVD Premaster now -Original Message-David Griffith From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net

RE: Deleting Apps from the iPhone

2013-03-20 Thread David Griffith
turning downwards. Release when you get to the page number you want. If you want to move to a higher page number select and then double tap and hold on the left side of the screen. Dragging your finger over to the right should do the identical thing in the opposite direction. David Griffith

RE: PDF Documents With Voiceover

2013-03-22 Thread David Griffith
It sounds like a graphics based PDF. You will need a virtual OCR program like Abby finereader to convert it or alternatively email it as an attachment to conv...@robobraille.org and you will receive a free text version by return. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun

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