RTF, that was my bad. My brain is overfull of organic chemistry reagents....Sorry Lloyd. Both gentlemen are correct. Melissa -----Original Message----- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of lloydfuge352 Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 9:59 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007
Thank you, Steve, It is good to have such details in going to the task. Before I do, Melissa thought that it was 'txt' files which were being grabbed by word 2007; if it is different, the Word Pad files are all 'rtf' in case those aware not 'txt.' Should I still look for 'txt' or 'rtf?' Thanks again. Lloyd ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve" <k...@sbcglobal.net> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007 > Hi Lloyd, > > If you want word pad to open text documents, instead of Microsoft Word > 2007, do the following in XP: > > 1. Open your control panel. > > 2. Go to folder options, by hitting the letter F until you hear folder > options. This assumes that you have set the control panel to classic view > as is recommended by Jaws and other access trainers. > > 3. Once you open the folder options, control tab to the file types tab. > > 4. When this list opens, it will have hundreds of items in it. For > example, mine has 459 items. If you hit the letters T and X quickly, you > can land on txt files. If you aren't that quick with your fingers, then > just hit the letter T until you get to .txt document. > > 5. With .txt highlighted, tab over to the change button and press > spacebar. > > 6. You will be in a list of programs that can open .txt documents. You > want wordpad as your default, from what I recall. You can arrow down > until you find WordPad. Then, tab and there will be a checkbox which says > always use this program to open this file type. Make sure that box is > checked. > > 7. Tab to the Ok button and press enter. > > By way of an explanatory note, the file types tab that you are in tells > Windows which program to use to handle that specific file extension. It > will save these settings until you delete that association. That is why > you find a delete button in the list prior to the change button. There is > also a New button if you haven't created a specific association between a > certain file type and a program. > > One might inquire as to why you would change an association? I used to > associated all my .zip file extensions with the WinZip program. However, > a year ago, I decided to delete that association and now I use Windows XP > native unpacking utility instead. I can still use WinZip or another > zipping/unzipping utility if I want, but it is not automatically initiated > as it would have been when I had the .zip file extension associated with > the WinZip program. > > HTH, Lloyd > > Take my advice, I don't use it anyway. > > Steve > Lansing, MI > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Melissa Riley" <jamand...@izoom.net> > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 10:26 PM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007 > > >> Well, if nothing else you've made me smile. Ok, as I said, the setting >> should be in the control pannel, which can be found both in the start >> menu >> as well as the all-programs menu. Once there you should be able to set >> WordPad as your default Word-Processor/editor. >> I am still baffled by Word trying to open your TXT files, but perhaps if >> your system is quite old and a bit sluggish in general, that may be the >> Occam's Razor, so to speak. >> Let me know what you find my friend, and we'll go from there. >> Warmly, >> Melissa >> -----Original Message----- >> From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com >> [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of lloydfuge352 >> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:11 PM >> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007 >> >> Yes, Melissa, >> >> I have XP as my OS and am using Jaws 11. My CPU is an old HP desk model >> which has served well for some years and is an old friend. >> >> Patience, I have learned that in practicing law for 37 years and in >> getting >> old. I will be happy for any help when you are able; of course, I >> recognize >> the priority of fun that you will have with finals. >> >> I hope I have answered y;our questions and perhaps I shoould simply apply >> myself more to learning and less to complaining. >> >> Lloyd >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Melissa Riley" <jamand...@izoom.net> >> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> >> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:43 PM >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007 >> >> >>> You have my genuine respect for giving it a go sir. I'll be as much >>> help >>> as >>> I can, I am a single mom and full time student going through finals, so >>> please be patient with any time lapses that may occurr. It isn't >>> because >>> I >>> don't want to help. >>> Now, What operating system are you using? I ask because that will tell >>> me >>> where to direct you to find your default programs setting. In XP, I >>> believe >>> it is in the All Programs menu, or it is in the control pannel. I have >>> not >>> used XP for several years, so don't remember where things are exactly. >>> Do a little exploring, and see if you can find it. >>> As far as the ribbons are concerned, they are frustrating for everyone >>> who >>> comes to them from the classic menu style, sighted or not. They are >>> merely >>> icons in a string, so many sighted people are frustrated by them >>> grately. >>> We are at somewhat of an advantage, because at least JAWS tells us what >>> we're looking at, it's not just some abstract picture of say, a pair of >>> binoculars for zooming. They are completely usable though, and many of >>> the >>> old hotkeys are still functional, so finding a list of hotkeys may be of >>> use. I use them frequently, such as control shift P to control and >>> minnipulate my fonts and style. >>> Hope this is helpful, >>> Melissa >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com >>> [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of >>> lloydfuge352 >>> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:19 PM >>> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007 >>> >>> Thank you for your continued interest; yes all of those programs were >>> included along with the e-mail and a notebook organizer type of program. >>> >>> No, I have not tried to reinstall or remedy at all. Once the word >>> program >>> has opened a word pad file, it works fine. It simply has a long fight >>> before >>> >>> being able to open the word pad file. Frankly, I prefer to have access >>> to >>> the word pad files without interference from word 2007 because it is so >>> much >>> >>> easier for me until I get a better grasp of the 2007 commands; I have >>> not >>> used word for more than ten years and am very rusty. >>> >>> You mention 'default' possibilities; that would be fine by me if I can >>> direct 2007 not to be the default for some time while I am engaged in >>> the >>> learning curve. Melissa, I am eighty years of age, and getting up to >>> speed >>> with 2007 may be a while. >>> >>> It has been my experience that settings often can be fixed to make >>> programs >>> more compatible with Jaws and wonder about any such possibility with >>> 2007. >>> >>> I also mentioned a possibility of finding a tutorial which might help me >>> understand the 'ribbon' and other features. I do have the Reference on >>> 2007 >>> from the Printing House but could appreciate a little more verbiage in >>> its >>> approach. >>> >>> Sorry to have so much to say and ask. Thanks for your thoughts, and >>> thanks >>> for anything more you can add. >>> >>> Lloyd >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Melissa Riley" <jamand...@izoom.net> >>> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> >>> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:49 PM >>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007 >>> >>> >>>> Have you tried re-installing or repairing this? What other programs >>>> did >>>> it >>>> come with? I'm assuming Power POint, Xcel, and perhaps Outlook? >>>> Also, what O.S. are you running it on. The reason I'm asking is that >>>> it >>>> should be causing you any difficulties, that isn't normal behavior. >>>> You >>>> can >>>> set it as the Default program when opening files, which would prevent >>>> any >>>> conflicting programs. >>>> Warmly, >>>> Melissa >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com >>>> [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of >>>> lloydfuge352 >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 7:05 PM >>>> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >>>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007 >>>> >>>> Thank you for your questions. I purchased it through e-bay, it was >>>> the >>>> suite, it was on a disk. Sorry to have neglected information which may >>>> help. >>>> >>>> Thanks. >>>> >>>> Lloyd >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Melissa Riley" <jamand...@izoom.net> >>>> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 7:56 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007 >>>> >>>> >>>>> The Student Word program you purchased, is this Microsoft Word, and >>>>> did >>>>> you >>>>> purchase it from Microsoft, or from somewhere else? Did it come on a >>>>> disc, >>>>> or was it a download? And was it part of the student office suite? >>>>> Just some questions to make it easier to help you. >>>>> Warmly, >>>>> Melissa >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com >>>>> [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of >>>>> lloydfuge352 >>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 6:49 PM >>>>> To: To: >>>>> Subject: [JAWS-Users] problems with student word 2007 >>>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> Recently I purchased the student Word program and am having trouble >>>>> with >>>>> it. >>>>> 1 are there settings which would make it easier to operate, where >>>>> could >>>>> I >>>>> find such suggestions? >>>>> >>>>> 2 when I try to open files made in word pad, this program tries to >>>>> open >>>>> them >>>>> and is very slow at it; is there some way to turn this student Word >>>>> program >>>>> off when I am working in Word Pad? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for any help and for any direction to a tutorial on this >>>>> program. >>>>> >>>>> I am using XP, and Jaws 11. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Lloyd >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>> >>>> >>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>> >>>> >>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >>> >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >>> >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/