Thanks, do you think that will work more effectively than the Caps Lock Key? It's going to be a while before I migrate, so perhaps I should ask these questions should they become necessary. Based on the tutorials, I tend not to use most of the key strokes involving the insert key.
On 5/25/2017 3:25 PM, Rod Hutton via Talk wrote: > The sticky key function of the Insert key is a global setting, which can only > be toggled on by first switching to global settings, namely, by pressing > Control-Shift-D in the Settings Center. > The actual name of the setting you're looking for is Insert key mode. > > Cheers, > > Rod > > -----Original Message----- > From: Talk [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of David Moore via Talk > Sent: May 25, 2017 1:53 PM > To: Nick Sarames <[email protected]>; Window-Eyes Discussion List > <[email protected]> > Subject: RE: Raul, Carol is happily using the Caps-Lock key > > Hi, > In JAWS settings, Insert+6 on the top numbers row, you can make the insert > key a sticky key. I would search for insert key, and the setting that you can > check will probably be there. You can do this with JAWS so the Insert is not > a sticky key on your computer for all programs like it would be if you went > to ease of access and did it there. I love that, because I can press Insert > key, let up off of that, and press other keys, and it works just like I held > it down. > I hope you find that setting in the settings center of JAWS! > Have a great one! > David Moore > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > From: Nick Sarames via Talk > Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 1:34 PM > To: Raul A. Gallegos via Talk > Subject: Re: Raul, Carol is happily using the Caps-Lock key > > Someone mentioned treating the insert key as a "sticky Key." I > understand the concept of sticky keys (I use them all the time) but how > do I employ that in the context of the insert key, unless you mean > simply using the caps lock? > > On 5/25/2017 12:56 PM, Raul A. Gallegos via Talk wrote: >> Hi, I'm glad you are liking the caps lock usage. To toggle its state, >> all you need to do is press it twice quickly. >> >> I hope that helps. >> >> >> -- >> 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 5/24/2017 2:26 PM, Carol and Roger wrote: >>> Hi Raul, >>> >>> I am getting along fairly well with the cap-lock key as my default >>> Jaws key now. I do have one question Is it possible to turn on >>> caps-lock? Before, it always said Caps-Lock on or off. Now, it says >>> nothing when I press it and my letters do not speak with a higher >>> pitch. Fortunately, I don't type a lot that requires all caps, but I >>> am not sure why it is no longer working. >>> >>> This is really strange! I went out of my email and when I alt-tabbed, >>> or at least that was what I meant to do, I hit the alt-Caps-Lock combo >>> accidently instead. Guess what! Alt-Caps-Lock sets and says the >>> state of the Caps-Lock. Go figure! So, is it supposed to be >>> alt-Caps-Lock, or is it supposed to be the Caps-Lock? Pressing the >>> Caps-Lock key now works just like the insert key used to. I believe >>> someone indicated there were times I should press it twice, but I >>> don't remember why. I just hope the setting stays whenever it is >>> necessary to restart Jaws, since I don't know how it got this way. I >>> like it like this. >>> >>> Take care, >>> >>> Carol >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 5/23/2017 8:53 PM, Raul A. Gallegos 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. 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