[Blind-Computing] Focus 40
Is there an email list or any tutorials about the Focus 40? Donna Donna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Using Spell Check - Was: select excel nonadjacent rows and columns
This seems to be a growing issue with email lists that I have been on. What is really getting out of line is the IPhone users who use Siri and do not proof read. We have pretty much an uphill battle to be respected as intelligent and capable people who happen to be blind, so the simple tasks such as proof reading and using spell check should be considered. Donna -Original Message- From: William Gallik Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 2:04 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using Spell Check - Was: select excel nonadjacent rows and columns Considering how many of us on this list rely on JAWS I have to comment on the importance of using a spell check when sending off e-mail. I don't mean to pick anybody here so please don't take it that way. It's just that it's much more than considerate for correct spelling to appear on these blind lists because of how a screen reader might mangle a word that looks "close enough." The plea should read, "kindly let me know how to select non adjacent rows and columns in a excel 2007." Holland's Boy, Bill - "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." - unknown -- but I'm sure any one of us could take credit! ;-) 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/
[Blind-Computing] HP Assistant is driving me crazy!!!
I am using JFW 13 latest build, windows 7, 64 bit and have an HP desktop. The HP assistant keeps popping up and I keep trying to close it and although I am successful closing, it keeps popping open again. Help! How do I stop this? Donna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Keystroke, long unused, sought.
Woops, I meant control plus h is find and replace and you have to tab through the dialog box. -Original Message- From: tcors...@cfl.rr.com Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 10:24 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Keystroke, long unused, sought. I don't know which program you are referring to, but in word, control h plus is find and replace. Hope that is what you are looking for. Donna -Original Message- From: Cliff Smales Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 10:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Keystroke, long unused, sought. I'm looking for a keystroke, that I haven't used in some time, that works as follows. Upon applying this combination, you are asked what you wish to change. Whhen the object of the search as been indicated, you are asked, "change to what," or something in that direction. What is that keystroke? My office suite is Microsoft 2003. Cliff Smales 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Keystroke, long unused, sought.
I don't know which program you are referring to, but in word, control h plus is find and replace. Hope that is what you are looking for. Donna -Original Message- From: Cliff Smales Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 10:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Keystroke, long unused, sought. I'm looking for a keystroke, that I haven't used in some time, that works as follows. Upon applying this combination, you are asked what you wish to change. Whhen the object of the search as been indicated, you are asked, "change to what," or something in that direction. What is that keystroke? My office suite is Microsoft 2003. Cliff Smales 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thank You Riana - What is LinkedIn
I also thank you. It was a simple question and I was also looking for a simple answer which you gave. Donna -Original Message- From: Alan Dicey Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 5:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Thank You Riana - What is LinkedIn Dear Riana, Thank you so very much! This is basically the best, clearest answer I have received on the several lists I posted my query. With Warm Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: "Van Der Walt Riana" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 2:12 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] What is LinkedIn Dear Alan, LinkedIn is much like facebook, but aimed on workrelated connection/communication between colleagues or professionals, often in the same or related professional circle. Regards, Riana> -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 6:28 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] What is LinkedIn Dear Friends, I know you must think me very stupid, for asking this question, but I have to ask some one! People and organizations keep sending me requests to "join their LinkedIn"! What is this LinkedIn thing? Thanks very much. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] What is LinkedIn
Don't feel badly for asking this. I also do not know what it is and I also keep getting invitations. Donna -Original Message- From: Alan Dicey Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 12:28 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] What is LinkedIn Dear Friends, I know you must think me very stupid, for asking this question, but I have to ask some one! People and organizations keep sending me requests to "join their LinkedIn"! What is this LinkedIn thing? Thanks very much. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Okay, will try to download it again. Thank you. Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 3:28 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Yes it says it will work with windows 7. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? I really want to try the trial version but am having difficulty. Does it work with Windows 7? Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: "JM Casey" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
I really want to try the trial version but am having difficulty. Does it work with Windows 7? Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: "JM Casey" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what?
Thanks. That makes sense now! Rather funny though. -Original Message- From: Martina Letochová Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:10 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what? Hi Donna! Yes, (D) is a smiley in WLM for Martini so JAWS also recognizes it; try unchecking "show emoticons" in the messages list under tools/options or try some alternatives like small d instead or just D) without the left parenthesis if it's also acceptable on their part. Martina -- From: Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 5:20 PM To: Subject: [Blind-Computing] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what? Type with no spaces, left parenthesis then Capital d and then right parenthesis. I was voting on something and did this and thought I was voting for the D option and Jaws said martini glass. I then called my sighted husband in to look and it showed a martini. Am I going crazy? I don’t particularly like martinis, but what the heck! Donna Donna 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
But this openbook animal costs $1,000. Donna -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:10 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: "Alan Robbins" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: "Kathy Pingstock" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: "JM Casey" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/
[Blind-Computing] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what?
Type with no spaces, left parenthesis then Capital d and then right parenthesis. I was voting on something and did this and thought I was voting for the D option and Jaws said martini glass. I then called my sighted husband in to look and it showed a martini. Am I going crazy? I don’t particularly like martinis, but what the heck! Donna Donna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Weird Jaws
When I turned off the computer last night everything was fine. When I turned it on this morning, I had two versions of jaws running and it was really funny hearing the stereo voices. I could not tell which versions were running, so unloaded one and then unloaded the other and then turned Jaws back on with the hot key. Weird Jaws! Donna Donna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
