[JAWS-Users] how to: update firefox

2017-10-30 Thread Kimsan
Hi, When I use ninite.com to update firefox, it asks if I want to save a binary file. Not sure what that is. So, since I don't want to deal with something I know nothing about, how do I update firefox. I'm using v. 44. If you are a wrestling fan, I invite you to visit my wrestling site for

[JAWS-Users] J-2018 announcing "text area" instead of reading the command prompt edit box and feedback

2017-10-30 Thread Hareth
Greetings, Jaws 2018 beta and final, saying "text area" both with command prompt and power shell interface, that's with windows10 creators fall edition. I have to press insert plus B to check the results, and that reads much more than what I need to hear. Typing and editing also not spoken. Any thi

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread Dave...Oregonian
Yes, but Holgar is a long-time JAWS user, so he's not affected in that way. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "Andy Baracco" To: Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 21:04 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD Well, the first time you insta

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread Andy Baracco
Well, the first time you install JAWS you need to authorize it, and to do that you need the code. I guess if you could get the code some other way, you could authorize the download. if you install it and don't authorize it, it will run in 40 minute mode. Andy - Original Message - Fro

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread Dave...Oregonian
Holgar -- then you've already got it. The CD/DVD is just window-dressing. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "Holger Fiallo" To: Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 14:35 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD Got the download but not the CD

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS SMA Upgrades Inquiry

2017-10-30 Thread cheez
Eh, Dave, can you e-mail me off list. I got a question for you. My e-mail is: ch...@cox.net Vince - Original Message - From: "Dave...Oregonian" To: Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 7:58 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS SMA Upgrades Inquiry Jerry, Each time you install a major ve

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and NVDA

2017-10-30 Thread andy
My girlfriend is a big supporter of NVDA she likes it for the same reasons you have stated, it seems similar to jaws, it is easy to use and best of all, it is free. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Sunday

Re: [JAWS-Users] who is getting my messages?

2017-10-30 Thread andy
I got your messege -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of net bat66 Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 12:36 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] who is getting my messages? when you reply to your incomeing

Re: [JAWS-Users] Several Questions

2017-10-30 Thread Mike B.
Hi Again JM, I forgot to add, no Edge is not available in Widows 7. Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers! Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message - From: JM Casey To

Re: [JAWS-Users] Several Questions

2017-10-30 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jm, I misunderstood the question. I thought she meant selecting & copying in general. Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers! Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message -

Re: [JAWS-Users] Several Questions

2017-10-30 Thread Moderator
Please try to be more specific with your subject lines in the future, it makes it easier for others looking for info, especially when searching the list archives. Thank you, Richard Q. Justice-list moderator jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Rebecca Lineberger"

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to access list of available networks since upgrading to Windows 10 Creators Update

2017-10-30 Thread Humberto Rodriguez
Hello Christopher: Try doing this: Windows+I Tab once and right arrow to "Network and Internet" Press Enter Tab, you will land on "Status" Tab twice more and yoou will land on "Show available networks" Press Enter Tab once and you will see the available networks HTH, Humberto -Original M

Re: [JAWS-Users] Several Questions

2017-10-30 Thread JM Casey
Mike She was asking about Edge, specifically. Does that even work in Windows 7? I was under the impression it's for Win 10 only; maybe 8.1. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: October 30, 2017 7:11 PM To:

[JAWS-Users] Outlook autofill

2017-10-30 Thread George Martinez Sr
I thought I saw someone saying that autofill in the outlook "To" field was broken again? I just downloaded my version of JAWS 2018 64bit and now autofill works perfectly in my Outlook 2016 "To" field. George The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting differen

Re: [JAWS-Users] Several Questions

2017-10-30 Thread Mike B.
Hi Rebecca, We weren't notified in the usual way about that update, .4350, because it was a very small update, but Eric Damry of VFO did tell this list that the update was coming, & what day it would be available. I post all updates & direct download for them whenever I find out about them, bu

Re: [JAWS-Users] Several Questions

2017-10-30 Thread Eric Damery
Text selection and copy/paste is not yet working in Edge with JAWS. I suggest using one of the other browsers as your default. Support for Chrome, IE, and Firefox is much more robust in these with assistive technology today. Regards, Eric Damery On Oct 30, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Adrian Spratt mail

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread Dennis Long
The cd's are always later. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Holger Fiallo Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 5:35 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD Got the download but not the CD ---

Re: [JAWS-Users] Several Questions

2017-10-30 Thread Adrian Spratt
Rebecca, A partial response. First, I knew of the October update only because another contributor here, Mike B, posted not only the alert, but also the download links and the improvements list. You can count on him to keep us advised of every release. FYI, JAWS uses the word "version" to refer

Re: [JAWS-Users] Several Questions

2017-10-30 Thread JM Casey
I don't run JAWS 2018, but I think you'll find the same issue with Edge and the virtual buffer, which has become difficult to implement. The same sort of trouble is, I suppose, coming to Firefox soon. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com

[JAWS-Users] Several Questions

2017-10-30 Thread Rebecca Lineberger
I'm a new JAWS user migrated from Window-Eyes, so be patient with what may be questions with obvious answers. Smile.. I'm currently running JAWS 18 with the September 2017 update. I got no notification of a later update and the Check For Updates in the Help menu confirms that I'm running the mos

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread Holger Fiallo
Got the download but not the CD -Original Message- From: Andy Baracco Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 4:24 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD You should get one the first time you buy JAWS and if you have an SMA you should get one each time a new ver

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread Andy Baracco
You should get one the first time you buy JAWS and if you have an SMA you should get one each time a new version of JAWS comes out. That original CD on the jacket will note your authorization code which you will need if you have a crash and have to reinstall, or if you get a new computer and hav

Re: [JAWS-Users] messages going to the spam folder

2017-10-30 Thread net bat66
its already on no filtering. but i didn't think about blocked senders. i'll check for this. -Original Message- From: David Whitehead Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 12:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] messages going to the spam folder hello; try the fo

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread Eric Damery
The JAWS 2018 DVD shipped in the USA when the SMA posts will be going out in the mail the end of this week. But as Adrian points out, the build is already updated on the Download page so for anyone who has downloaded and installed already, the DVD is something to put aside. No need to install fr

Re: [JAWS-Users] messages going to the spam folder

2017-10-30 Thread David Whitehead
hello; try the following, it's been awhile since I've used windows live mail. alt+f/o/s here you land into the safety options page, which box is checked. you could probably use the first of 4. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread Adrian Spratt
Dave, we're not putting up with you. It's you who are being gracious after having been forced to make the switch. VFO has sent out a CD for every new version of JAWS to present, and I haven't heard anything different regarding 2018. However, I usually find that by the time the CD arrives, VFO h

Re: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread Holger Fiallo
Good question. Never got my. -Original Message- From: David Pearson Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 1:12 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] 2018 CD Hello list, Being new to Jaws after having Window eyes. I was wondering if a CD for version 2018 woul

[JAWS-Users] 2018 CD

2017-10-30 Thread David Pearson
Hello list, Being new to Jaws after having Window eyes. I was wondering if a CD for version 2018 would be sent out like new versions of window eyes would be. Then I have to say after getting used to jaws talking to much, it is as easy to use as window eyes. Thanks for putting up with us n

[JAWS-Users] messages going to the spam folder

2017-10-30 Thread net bat66
why do i have some users emails all going to my gmail spam folder with gmail and wlm? i do not have any spam filters and i heven went directly to the gmail web mail and told it that these messages are not spam and they still go to the spam folder. one poster is not useing the cc or bcc field e

[JAWS-Users] who is getting my messages?

2017-10-30 Thread net bat66
when you reply to your incomeing messages you have to delete the jaws-users.com; >; in the to list and copy and paste the email address from the from field to the to field. then it will go to the original sendar instead of to the list. in the case of the list shift control r, which is to reply

Re: [JAWS-Users] bug still present in JAWS2018

2017-10-30 Thread JM Casey
Oops. Sorry, I haven't had my coffee yet and guess I didn't properly read the post. Although with recent Firefox changes I'm considering switching to Chrome full-time, I have not tried facebook with this browser. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@ja

Re: [JAWS-Users] bug still present in JAWS2018

2017-10-30 Thread Dennis Long
As stated this is chrome specific. I don't know it is a jaws issue since I see it when using nvda. Sent from my Android phone using Aqua Mail On October 30, 2017 12:29:47 PM "JM Casey" wrote: > I use m.facebook.com all the time (yes, the regular site works alright with > jAWS 18, which I got

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws reading banners

2017-10-30 Thread Kimsan
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Re: [JAWS-Users] bug still present in JAWS2018

2017-10-30 Thread JM Casey
I use m.facebook.com all the time (yes, the regular site works alright with jAWS 18, which I got this spring, but I prefer the tiny interface as there's much less junk on it). I do not have this problem with shared links; they usually (read all the time as far I know) activate. Now, if I could just

Re: [JAWS-Users] We Want More JAWS Webinars!

2017-10-30 Thread JM Casey
I think they are quite good, but would be ok with fewer and a somewhat higher quality of production. What topics would you be interested in, particularly? BTW this is a mailing list for jAWS users; I know someone from FS/VFO at least does read this, but you would probably get better results sendin

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws reading banners

2017-10-30 Thread Dave...Oregonian
Kimsan, Are those banners the undecipherable items showing in a list of suggested past purchases? Always wondered about those. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "Kimsan" To: Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 08:55 Subject: [JAWS-User

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Weirdness

2017-10-30 Thread amcarr1
I am finding that there are some differnces in how my control keys work on the various Dell laptops that I am currently using at home and work. Given that 3 of them are new to me, I have not been able to sort it out. For example, I do know that there is not an application key on any of them. Yes,

[JAWS-Users] jaws reading banners

2017-10-30 Thread Kimsan
Hi, Amazon banners are recognized via google chrome and firefox. However, using internet explorer, I was curious to know as to why these same amazon banners are not recognized via internet explorer? Jaws does not read them at all. Jaws 18 and windows 10. If you are a wrestling fan, I

[JAWS-Users] We Want More JAWS Webinars!

2017-10-30 Thread Jim Slagle
The live webinars and their archives are extremely useful. The rate of webinar production has been drastically reduced. Please give us more, many more, webinars! Jim Slagle For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS SMA Upgrades Inquiry

2017-10-30 Thread Dave...Oregonian
Jerry, As I said, they expire when you use them. Call VFO and discuss, since it's still clear as mud. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 08:30 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS SMA Upgrades Inquiry

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS SMA Upgrades Inquiry

2017-10-30 Thread jyandt.martin
Thanks to both you and Eric. Can you tell me how long an upgrade is good for/available? -Original Message- From: Dave...Oregonian Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 9:58 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS SMA Upgrades Inquiry Jerry, Each time you install

Re: [JAWS-Users] bug still present in JAWS2018

2017-10-30 Thread Fernando Gregoire
It is normal FS does not cares Facebook mobile website, as the desktop one is much more functional in terms of features and, since 2012, accessibility is enhancing a lot. 2017-10-30 11:12 GMT-03:00 Dennis Long : > I reported a bug last summer in Jaws18 if you are on m.facebook.com and > press ent

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Weirdness

2017-10-30 Thread Steve
In your settings, do you have Jaws set to differentiate between left and right pairs of keys? Go to Jaws search with insert-6, press control-shift-d to open the default list; then search for differentiate between, and see if that is checked. If so, then uncheck it so you can use either control

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS SMA Upgrades Inquiry

2017-10-30 Thread Dave...Oregonian
Jerry, Each time you install a major version of JAWS, one of your upgrades will disappear. If you install JAWS 18, you will be down to 1 upgrade. When you install JAWS 2018 you will be down to zero upgrades. If you never install a JAWS version above 17, you will always have two upgrades availa

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS SMA Upgrades Inquiry

2017-10-30 Thread Eric Damery
Look at the about box for JAWS 17 in your JAWS help Menu. If it states you have SMA 2 remaining, then just download and install JAWS 2018 and it will work now. Otherwise, choose "update authorization" in your help menu and let it update your authorization key install on the computer. It should t

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Weirdness

2017-10-30 Thread Dave...Oregonian
Jerry, You may have a setting you need to change... 1. Insert +6 to open settings center. 2. Press Ctrl+Shift+D to enable default settings. 3. Type the word Keyboard in the edit field. 4. Tab into the list. 5. Arrow down until you hear Keyboard. 6. Right arrow to open this group. 7. Right arrow t

[JAWS-Users] JAWS SMA Upgrades Inquiry

2017-10-30 Thread jyandt.martin
Morning all. I was checking on how many SMA upgrades I have, and I found out I have 2 available. Can anyone instruct me on what the process for getting these upgrades. I am currently running JAWS 17, and Windows 10 on a Dell laptop. Thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Weirdness

2017-10-30 Thread jyandt.martin
Laura: Thanks for the reply. I am using a Dell laptop keyboard, but I know that the other keys work because I use them quite often in Word documents. -Original Message- From: Laura Richardson Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 8:49 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-

[JAWS-Users] bug still present in JAWS2018

2017-10-30 Thread Dennis Long
I reported a bug last summer in Jaws18 if you are on m.facebook.com and press enter on the Share link nothing happens. FS confirmed this as a bug and it is still not fixed. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to import settings into jaws 2018

2017-10-30 Thread Dennis Long
I went to the startup wizard I didn't see that thus why I am asking. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Fernando Gregoire Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 9:50 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] h

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Weirdness

2017-10-30 Thread Laura Richardson
Hi Jerry, If you're using a desktop keyboard, have you tried another keyboard to see if maybe the keyboard isn't working? Laura -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jyandt.mar...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to import settings into jaws 2018

2017-10-30 Thread Fernando Gregoire
Hi Denis, JAWS 2018 ask if you want import settings from a previous version when you run it for the first time or when you launc the Startup Wizard. If you answered No, you can manually access the utility by pressing INSERT+J, ALT+U, I and, in the Import/Export sub menu, choose the option for impor

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to import settings into jaws 2018

2017-10-30 Thread Dennis Long
The latest version of Jaws. Newer then Jaws18. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann M Medlar Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 7:22 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how to import settings into

[JAWS-Users] JAWS Weirdness

2017-10-30 Thread jyandt.martin
Morning all. I was wanting to know something. I have the keyboard commands for starting JAWS as Control Alt J. Now, when I use the control and alt keys on the left of the spacebar, nothing. But when I use the same combinations on the right of the spacebar, it works. Can anyone explain this to m

Re: [JAWS-Users] eset and google chrome

2017-10-30 Thread Humberto Rodriguez
Perhaps because the protocol used is HTTPS:// instead of HTTP://? Humberto -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 5:31 AM To: JFW List Subject: [JAWS-Users] eset and google chrome

Re: [JAWS-Users] Do I Have the Latest Version of Jaws Installed?

2017-10-30 Thread Ted Larson
Thanks Net Bat. I will check into these things. By the way, is my reply here just going to Net Bat, or, to the entire list? Regards: Ted Larson -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of net bat66 Sent: Sunday, October

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to import settings into jaws 2018

2017-10-30 Thread Ann M Medlar
I have j4350 and FS said latest edition. What is J2018? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Long Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 1:55 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] how to import setting

[JAWS-Users] eset and google chrome

2017-10-30 Thread Lenny McHugh
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