Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2024-01-03 Thread 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries
On 3/1/24 09:17, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries wrote: I use Word, Excel, and OneDrive on the MacBook Pro M1. I have not had any issues with accessibility. I have Office 365 but have not played with the other Office Apps even though they are on my Mac. A few notes on Microsoft Word

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2024-01-03 Thread 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries
I use Word, Excel, and OneDrive on the MacBook Pro M1. I have not had any issues with accessibility. I have Office 365 but have not played with the other Office Apps even though they are on my Mac. I did put both word and Excel on my Dock for faster access. And removed Pages, and Numbers since

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2024-01-03 Thread Brad Snyder
Sorry, responded to the wrong message. :) - Brad - On Jan 3, 2024, at 07:36, Brandon Olivares wrote: Sorry for the confusion but I’m using these applications on the Mac, not Windows. > On Jan 3, 2024, at 8:32 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > In Windows 10, Win + B, puts Windows keyboard

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2024-01-03 Thread Brandon Olivares
Sorry for the confusion but I’m using these applications on the Mac, not Windows. > On Jan 3, 2024, at 8:32 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > In Windows 10, Win + B, puts Windows keyboard focus on the System > Tray/Notification area. > It does the same in Windows 11. > > - Brad - > > > > On Jan

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2024-01-03 Thread Brad Snyder
In Windows 10, Win + B, puts Windows keyboard focus on the System Tray/Notification area. It does the same in Windows 11. - Brad - On Jan 3, 2024, at 07:08, Brandon Olivares wrote: I’m going back to school and they apparently provide Microsoft Office apps for free. I thought maybe I

Microsoft Word for Mac

2024-01-03 Thread Brandon Olivares
I’m going back to school and they apparently provide Microsoft Office apps for free. I thought maybe I should try to use them so that there aren’t any issues converting from Pages to Word and so on. What is the accessibility like in the Office apps for Mac though? I downloaded them and so far

Re: Working with textboxes in Microsoft Word on mac

2023-08-02 Thread Julie Rattray
Yes they really drive me round the twist sometimes - as from my experience so many screen readers seem simply to jump over them and pretend they are not there! > On 1 Aug 2023, at 14:08, Suzanne Erb wrote: > > I would be interested as well. Thank you so much to anyone who can figure > this

Re: Working with textboxes in Microsoft Word on mac

2023-08-01 Thread Suzanne Erb
I would be interested as well. Thank you so much to anyone who can figure this out. Text boxes are the bane of my existence! I need to read so many documents that include them. Have a great day, Suzanne. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 1, 2023, at 09:01, Julie Rattray wrote: > > Hi, > > I

Re: Working with textboxes in Microsoft Word on mac

2023-08-01 Thread Julie Rattray
Hi, I would be interested in this answer as I have honestly never found a way > On 15 Jul 2023, at 09:47, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > Is it possible to work successfully with textboxes in Ms Word on the mac? I > mean move from one box to another, read its

Working with textboxes in Microsoft Word on mac

2023-07-15 Thread 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Is it possible to work successfully with textboxes in Ms Word on the mac? I mean move from one box to another, read its content and / or write in them? I have to fill in a questionnaire which is full of textboxes and I have no idea how to complete the task. Many thanks for any tips.

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-19 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
20 9:00 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Microsoft Word for Mac MS Word is used with Duxbury, but I am going to try using plain text to import into DBT. My Office 365 subscription is up in 3 months so have time. I just don't need anything but Word so will see how TezEdit does. The on

RE: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-19 Thread M. Taylor
attempting to reinvent the proverbial wheel. (smile). Mark -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:00 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Microsoft Word for Mac MS Word is used

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-19 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
Somehow, I lost the start of this discussion. My general advice regarding Microsoft Word for Mac would be to make sure you’re using the latest version (e.g., Monthly Channel) from Office 365, with an up to date Mac OS/VoiceOver. There is no doubt that Microsoft Office for Mac has been

RE: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-19 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Yeah I know what you mean about the package deal, It's a lot to pay when you get a lot of crap. -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, 19 January 2020 6:00 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Microsoft Word for Mac MS Word is used

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
now with all mac computers / ios devices. -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, 19 January 2020 3:45 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Microsoft Word for Mac Of course it's up to me, that is why I posted. (smiles) $99 a year either way

RE: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-18 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi ET, What about just using Pages as it comes free now with all mac computers / ios devices. -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, 19 January 2020 3:45 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Microsoft Word for Mac Of course it's up to me

RE: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-18 Thread Simon A Fogarty
at the office 365 page www.office365.com and see what they say about different packages available. sf -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, 19 January 2020 12:54 PM To: MacVisionaries Subject: Microsoft Word for Mac Currently I have the Office 355 subscription

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
It is except Pages will not work with Duxbury but I will be looking at a different way to get around that using plain text. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 1/18/2020 6:50 PM, Dave Carlson

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-18 Thread Dave Carlson
E.T. Sounds like Pages is your next option. Dave Carlson Engineer, Pioneer, Farfar, Woodworker, Musician, and Oregonian -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Of course it's up to me, that is why I posted. (smiles) $99 a year either way is not an option so I will be working out a different approach to a Word-less environment. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-18 Thread Brad Snyder
$99.99 per year is for up to 5 computers, either Mac or Windows. Another option is $69.99 per year for a single computer. It is up to you to decide which option works best for your needs. - Brad - On Jan 18, 2020, at 17:53, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Currently I have the Office 355

Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Currently I have the Office 355 subscription. I really only use Word and would be fine with just the Mac version. But apparently one still needs an Office 355 subscription. Are there other options? $99 every year is too much. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-18 Thread Grant Hardy
] On Behalf Of Dionipher Presas Herrera Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 22:42 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac i don't see it either, maybe it was already updated On 17 Apr 2015, at 7:19 am, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-18 Thread Sadam Ahmed
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac i don't see it either, maybe it was already updated On 17 Apr 2015, at 7:19 am, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Hi Listers, I've successfully installed Microsoft Word on my macbook pro. When I go

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-18 Thread Barry Hadder
] On Behalf Of Dionipher Presas Herrera Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 22:42 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac i don't see it either, maybe it was already updated On 17 Apr 2015, at 7:19 am, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Hi

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-18 Thread Barry Hadder
Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dionipher Presas Herrera Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 22:42 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac i don't see it either, maybe

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-18 Thread Phil Halton
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac i don't see it either, maybe it was already updated On 17 Apr 2015, at 7:19 am, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Hi Listers, I've successfully installed Microsoft Word on my macbook pro. When I go

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-18 Thread Grant Hardy
for the app -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dionipher Presas Herrera Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 22:42 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

RE: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-17 Thread george b
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dionipher Presas Herrera Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 22:42 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac i don't see it either, maybe it was already updated On 17 Apr 2015, at 7:19 am, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com

RE: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-17 Thread george b
@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Lamanche Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 10:59 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac I'm afraid that the update link is not in the Apple menu either. When I look in about

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-17 Thread Grant Hardy
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac i don't see it either, maybe it was already updated On 17 Apr 2015, at 7:19 am, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Hi Listers, I've successfully installed Microsoft Word on my macbook pro

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-17 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Herrera Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 22:42 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac i don't see it either, maybe it was already updated On 17 Apr 2015, at 7:19 am, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Hi Listers, I've

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-17 Thread Sadam Ahmed
, 2015 10:59 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac I'm afraid that the update link is not in the Apple menu either. When I look in about Word section, I read that my version is 15.9 not 16.9. How can I update it? Many thanks, Andrew

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-17 Thread Barry Hadder
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac i don't see it either, maybe it was already updated On 17 Apr 2015, at 7:19 am, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Hi Listers, I've successfully installed Microsoft Word on my macbook pro. When I go

Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-16 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Hi Listers, I've successfully installed Microsoft Word on my macbook pro. When I go to the menubar and voiceover to the help menu, I can find the search field, I can type the search term, but I can't seem to read any results. There's a table there but it appears to be empty or voiceover

Re: Cant' access help menu in Microsoft Word for mac

2015-04-16 Thread Dionipher Presas Herrera
i don't see it either, maybe it was already updated On 17 Apr 2015, at 7:19 am, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Hi Listers, I've successfully installed Microsoft Word on my macbook pro. When I go to the menubar and voiceover to the help menu, I can find the search field, I can

Microsoft word for mac again.

2013-06-06 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Hi. Is there any improvements in microsoft word for mac? I have to use it, if it is still not accessible I will have to work in windows, but that is not working so well with braille especially not in danish, so therefore if there are any possibilities that m.s. word for mac will work

Re: Microsoft word for mac again.

2013-06-06 Thread Chris Blouch
Being that Microsoft has not released a new version since 2010 I suspect VO support has not since been added. CB On 6/6/13 5:20 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: Hi. Is there any improvements in microsoft word for mac? I have to use it, if it is still not accessible I will have to work

Re: Microsoft word for mac again.

2013-06-06 Thread Jürgen Fleger
wrote: Hi. Is there any improvements in microsoft word for mac? I have to use it, if it is still not accessible I will have to work in windows, but that is not working so well with braille especially not in danish, so therefore if there are any possibilities that m.s. word for mac will work