Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

Hi, This Apple Insider article may shed some more light on things for you: https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/06/07/macos-montereys-live-text-allows-users-to-interact-with-text-in-any-image

Re: Internet Archive

Yeah, windows is about the only place where Firefox is fully accessible outside of a Linux environment (and there are several distributions of Linux that have full accessibility for the blind). So, Firefox in windows can work with either jaws or NVDA pretty well. Just don’t use it in OS X. And

Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

You can go to the site & download the Mac version as there’s a version for Linux, Windows & MacOS Sent from David The Computer Guy 707-759-7586 > On Jul 2, 2021, at 5:51 PM, skipper8...@gmail.com wrote: > >  > Okay, how do you download the file; not sure I recognize the extension. > Is it

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Okay, as I understand it, VoiceOver Recognition will provide image recognition in apps and on websites, but I see nothing about OCR for documents. Thanks again for the resource. From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 5:56 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com

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Okay, how do you download the file; not sure I recognize the extension. Is it accessible, and what platforms does it work on? From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David The Computer Guy Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 8:20 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How to

Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

FYI, Y’all should have a look at Xournal… This app is the bomb for PDF editing, even edits what Basic Adobe Reader doesn’t without having to pay for a license or subscription! http://downloads.sourceforge.net/xournal/xournal-0.4.8.2016.tar.gz Sent from David The Computer Guy 707-759-7586 > On

Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

Your 2014 Mac mini should have no problem running Big Sur. I would assume Podcast should be the same on Big Sur as on Catalina, but can’t say for sure, because I don’t use the Podcast app on Mac. - Brad - On Jul 2, 2021, at 17:24, Lorie McCloud wrote: well, I might eventually. I have a late

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well, I might eventually. I have a late 2014 Mac. could it handle Big Sur? my other question is: is there any difference in how Big Sur handles podcasts from the way Catalina does? thanks. > On Jul 2, 2021, at 5:17 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Perhaps VoiceOver Recognition is not supported in

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Perhaps VoiceOver Recognition is not supported in Catalina. Might be a good time to consider upgrading to Big Sur. >From what I can tell, any accessibility issues have been eliminated and you >should be good to go. - Brad - On Jul 2, 2021, at 17:05, Lorie McCloud wrote: last thing I find is

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ok. thanks. that explains it. > On Jul 2, 2021, at 5:07 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > I expect that it is due to you running Catalina. I believe that the feature > is a Big Sur introduction. > > Later… > > > Tim Kilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple

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Hi, I expect that it is due to you running Catalina. I believe that the feature is a Big Sur introduction. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Jul 2, 2021, at 4:05 PM,

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Thanks. That might determine if I even need a PDF app capable of OCR on the Mac. From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 5:56 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How to Best Access PDF Files Hi, For information about VoiceOver Recognition,

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last thing I find is activities. > On Jul 2, 2021, at 4:43 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > It is right where Tim said. In the VoiceOver Utility, last item at the > bottom of the categories table. > > - Brad - > > > On Jul 2, 2021, at 16:33, Lorie McCloud > wrote: >

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Hi, For information about VoiceOver Recognition, see this link: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/voiceover/vocbaf20181f/mac Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher

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It is right where Tim said. In the VoiceOver Utility, last item at the bottom of the categories table. - Brad - On Jul 2, 2021, at 16:33, Lorie McCloud wrote: where is it on a Mac Mini? you probably remember I'm running Catalina. > On Jul 2, 2021, at 4:30 PM, Brad Snyder

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where is it on a Mac Mini? you probably remember I'm running Catalina. > On Jul 2, 2021, at 4:30 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I have VoiceOver Recognition on both my 2018 Mac mini, and 2019 MacBook Pro > 13. Both are Intel Macs, and both are running Big Sur 11.4. > > > - Brad - > > > On Jul

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Does VoiceOver Recognition work on documents now or just images? I do not read PDF documents on my phone. Thanks. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 5:30 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

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I have VoiceOver Recognition on both my 2018 Mac mini, and 2019 MacBook Pro 13. Both are Intel Macs, and both are running Big Sur 11.4. - Brad - On Jul 2, 2021, at 16:03, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, I believe that it is only available on the M1 Macs. It is the last item

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oh. I'm on a Mac Mini. there's something about image description in the vo utility. is that relevant in any way? > On Jul 2, 2021, at 4:03 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > I believe that it is only available on the M1 Macs. It is the last item in > the list of

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Hi, I believe that it is only available on the M1 Macs. It is the last item in the list of categories. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Jul 2, 2021, at 2:47 PM,

Re: Internet Archive

ok. thanks. I used to like it in windows. oh well. > On Jul 2, 2021, at 1:20 AM, Eric Oyen wrote: > > Firefox is a freaking joke on OS X when it comes to accessibility. It still > has major issues that make it a non-starter. > > -Eric > > >> On Jul 1, 2021, at 1:47 AM, Lorie McCloud

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Where is voiceover recognition in the vo utility? I looked for it in there but couldn't find it. thanks. Lorie > On Jul 2, 2021, at 10:02 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > Did you make sure that VoiceOver Recognition was enabled within the VO > Utility? If that is

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Hi John, Well, when I searched for the Pro version, it came back with one result. Abby FineReader for $129.99. The word Pro was not in the title of the App, but that must be the correct version. Best, Les > On Jul 2, 2021, at 4:38 PM, John Panarese wrote: > > Make sure it’s Abby FineReader

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Make sure it’s Abby FineReader Pro. Unless they raised the price, it was $99. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer AUTHORIZED APPLE

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If that is the case, then I look forward to that feature. From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 4:28 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How to Best Access PDF Files Hi, As far as I know, they’re working on that sort of thing for Monterey.

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Hi, As far as I know, they’re working on that sort of thing for Monterey. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Jul 2, 2021, at 2:26 PM, > wrote: > > It would be nice

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It would be nice if VoiceOver for the Mac included OCR recognition much like JAWS and NVDA. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Les Kriegler Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 4:25 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How to Best Access PDF Files Hi John, I just

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Hi, I’ve always found tables awkward in documents whether they are PDF’s or not. Links are fine. I believe that you can do a trial of PDFPen or PDFPen Pro from the WonderShare site. https://pdfpen.com/pdfpen-family/ It might be worth you checking out

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Hi John, I just went into the App Store and Abby FineReader is listed at $129. I forgot about Prizmo, so will also check that out. I may just stay with Windows for this task. Best Regards, Les > On Jul 2, 2021, at 3:58 PM, John Panarese wrote: > > Abby FineReader Pro is only $99 and Prizmo

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Thanks. Very reasonable. Which app do you like better and why? From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 4:02 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How to Best Access PDF Files Stand-alone apps. One time purchases.

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Stand-alone apps. One time purchases. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC and iOS

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Okay, are these subscription based aps or stand alone apps? The pricing is very reasonable. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 3:58 PM To: 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries Subject: Re: How to Best Access PDF Files Abby

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Abby FineReader Pro is only $99 and Prizmo is somewhere around $69.00. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE

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Lack of an inexpensive OCR app for the Mac is why I will always use both Windows and Mac. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 3:49 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How to Best Access PDF Files Hi Tim, related to

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Hi Tim, related to accessing PDFs on a Mac, using the PDF pen that you mentioned, can you efficiently and successfully navigate tables and click on links that take you to websites or elsewhere within a PDF document? I am not using a Mac presently. One of the reasons I reluctantly went to

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Hi, I would expect that they would maintain accessibility in ABBYY Fine Reader as that was a feature that they were quite proud of. Of course, I could simply be projecting my hopes, but, yes, ABBYY, if still accessible, is a very useful OCR and scanning tool. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf

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On 2/7/21 1:36 pm, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Yes, Adobe is a subscription model.  There’s both PDFPen and PDFPen Pro.  PEFPen is not as feature full, but has the OCR, is very accessible and a really good package.  No, neither are free, but the Pro version is more expensive and

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I need to perform OCR on this document, and that need arises from time to time. Thanks. Vest, Les > On Jul 2, 2021, at 1:09 PM, Jürgen Fleger wrote: > > Hi, > sorry I didn't follow this thread so hopefully I'm not wrong in > understanding: Why don't you use CMD a and CMD c to extract text

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Hi, Yes, Adobe is a subscription model. There’s both PDFPen and PDFPen Pro. PEFPen is not as feature full, but has the OCR, is very accessible and a really good package. No, neither are free, but the Pro version is more expensive and probably has more features than you might need. There

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Hi, sorry I didn't follow this thread so hopefully I'm not wrong in understanding: Why don't you use CMD a and CMD c to extract text from PDFS? Or do you need an OCR? There was once a software called something PDFIFY for this task. It was free. All the best Jürgen Von meinem iPhone gesendet

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Hi Tim, I did a search for a PDF pen but could not find it. I found PDF pen Pro but I don’t think I want that one. I just need something they can extract text and $80 doesn’t seem like a good idea for that. Can you suggest we are PDF and maybe located? I hope they still offer it. Sent from my

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Hi, Yes, acrobat is accessible, although I do find it rather cumbersome to maneuver through. PDFPen or PDFPen Pro are much more voiceover friendly and that's much easier to use. Neither are free though. Later… Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2021, at 9:26 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi

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Hi Tim, Yes, I did enable recognition. It read some gibberish, very little, though. I take it Acrobat works on the Mac? On my Windows machine, I have the Reader, and I used fJaws to extract text. If I recall, Acrobat Pro was a subscription service, but I could be mistaken. PDF Pen is a program

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Hi, Did you make sure that VoiceOver Recognition was enabled within the VO Utility? If that is enabled, you should, at least, get VoiceOver to announce that it is a document with text on it. Otherwise, apps like Acrobat DC or PDFPen can do the OCR for you. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf

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Hi Tim, I followed your instructions. When I invoked the text recognition command, it reported no image description available. Was the Full N an app? Does this mean I can perform OCR on a pdf as can be done with Acrobat? Actually, in Windows, I used the Jaws facility to extract text that was

Re: Internet Archive

Firefox is a freaking joke on OS X when it comes to accessibility. It still has major issues that make it a non-starter. -Eric > On Jul 1, 2021, at 1:47 AM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > What about Firefox? > >> On Jun 30, 2021, at 7:46 PM, Eric Oyen wrote: >> >> Unfortunately, no. that is one