Hi, did I read correctly that the alternative insert key is part of the numpad? I have a Del desktop, and I am unable to turn my numpad off, so they can only work as numbers.
On 5/23/2017 8:53 PM, Raul A. Gallegos via Talk wrote: > Hi, if using the laptop layout, you can activate the Jaws window by > pressing Control Shift Caps lock J. So, basically, it's the 3 keys along > the left side of the keyboard with the letter J. It really works. > Personally I run Jaws in the notification area so it's out of the > alt-tab order. > > > -- > Raul A. Gallegos > Assistive Technology Trainer - RGA Tech Solutions > Voice and Text: 832.554.7285 > Office: 832.639.4477 > Personal Email: [email protected] > Work Email: [email protected] > Twitter: @rga7285 and @RGATrainer > > “Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.” - > David Thornburg > > On 5/23/2017 10:26 AM, Carol and Roger via Talk wrote: >> I would like to suggest, based on my own experience, if switching a >> desktop keyboard setting to laptop setting, it might be worthhwhile to >> make sure Jaws is in the alt-tab setting. Trying to use the capslock >> key to get into the Jaws setting was very tempramental for me. It >> only worked on a very few occasions and I did try many times to use >> it. I am certain there was some operator error, but even I can't have >> messed up that badly, LOL! >> >> Carol, happily using my insert key! >> >> >> On 5/23/2017 10:39 AM, Ed Culpepper via Talk wrote: >>> I have not tried the laptop layout. I will check out that >>> possibility. I have not loaded Jaws on my laptop yet, but I certainly >>> will be doing so. I can anticipate that using the same keyboard >>> layout on both my desktop and laptop could be advantageous. Using the >>> same keystrokes regardless of which computer I am using seems more >>> simple and efficient. >>> Thanks for the suggestion and link. >>> Ed Culpepper >>> J. Edward Culpepper >>> Huntsville, Alabama, USA >>> Check out my weekly devotional blog, Blind Faith, at: >>> <http://www.blindfaith.fbchsv2.org/> http://www.blindfaith.fbchsv2.org >>> From: Joseph Norton [mailto:[email protected]] >>> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 11:04 PM >>> To: Ed Culpepper; Window-Eyes Discussion List >>> Subject: RE: Alternative for Insert as Awkward Jaws Modifier Key? >>> Hi: >>> Have you tried the laptop layout? >>> Here is a link to a set of mp3 files describing it. This is also >>> available in a DAISY book through FS Reader. Here is the link; >>> ftp://ftp.freedomscientific.com/users/hj/private/WebFiles/JAWS/LaptopKeysWithJAWS.zip >>> >>> >>> Hope this helps. >>> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for >>> Windows 10 >>> From: Ed Culpepper via Talk <mailto:[email protected]> >>> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 5:28 PM >>> To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' <mailto:[email protected]> >>> Subject: Alternative for Insert as Awkward Jaws Modifier Key? >>> Greeting WE Migrants - >>> I am learning Jaws navigational keystrokes as I migrate from beloved >>> WE to >>> Jaws. Using the insert key as a primary Jaws modifier key is very >>> awkward >>> for me. On my keyboard the insert key is the top left key on the >>> so-called >>> "6-pack" of keys located just above the arrow keys. The Jaws command to >>> begin "Say All" (like WE "Read to End") is Insert-down arrow. That >>> requires >>> an awkward contortion of my right hand or an inconvenient reach with >>> my left >>> hand for the insert key as I press the down arrow with my right hand. >>> Other >>> navigational commands use the insert key as the modifier with keys >>> that are >>> usually typed with fingers on the right hand. I am finding these >>> keystroke >>> combinations to be frustrating. >>> Obviously Jaws users have been using this illogical keystroke >>> combination >>> for years. I must be missing something about how to do so efficiently. I >>> have read about altering navigational keystrokes in Jaws, but I don't >>> want >>> to have to redesign the whole set of them. Bottom line is that I have a >>> couple of questions: >>> 1. Is there some alternative to the insert key as a primary modifier >>> key for >>> navigational keystrokes in Jaws? The WE Control-Alt combination with a >>> single letter key was much more ergonomically efficient. To longtime >>> Jaws >>> users: I am looking to you for help or encouragement for the insert key >>> awkwardness - any help? >>> 2. Can I reprogram my computer or Windows 10 to recognize some key of my >>> choosing to function as an additional insert key? For example, could I >>> sacrifice the Control key on the left side of my keyboard to become an >>> insert key to use as a modifier with keys typically typed with my right >>> hand? >>> I hope that I am not obsessing over what turns out with experience >>> manipulating Jaws to be simply a curious quirk for a new user. Any >>> help will >>> be appreciated. >>> Many thanks - >>> Ed Culpepper >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the >>> author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. >>> For membership options, visit >>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/joseph.norton%40gmail.com. >>> >>> >>> For subscription options, visit >>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com >>> List archives can be found at >>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the >>> author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. >>> >>> For membership options, visit >>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/carogsmith%40embarqmail.com. >>> >>> >>> For subscription options, visit >>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com >>> List archives can be found at >>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the >> author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. >> >> For membership options, visit >> http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/raul%40raulgallegos.com. >> >> >> For subscription options, visit >> http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com >> List archives can be found at >> http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > _______________________________________________ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the > author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/nicksarames%40msn.com. > > > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. 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