[JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 question

[Naomi Bolter]

Hi everyone,

I've been made an admin on a work related distribution list in ms 2010 but I 
cannot modify the list as I am unable to click on it with jaws.

I was told to open a new message and right click on the contact list I've 
entered into the to field.

Does anyone know if there is another way?


Kind Regards
Naomi Bolter |
Assistant HR Officer, Operational & Enterprise Learning
Department of Family and Community Services
T 02 9765 3334 |
E naomi.bol...@facs.nsw.gov.au
A Level 6, 23-31 Moore St., Liverpool, NSW 2170
P Locked Bag 7028, Liverpool, BC 1871 | DX Level 6 FACS Learning & Development, 
DX 5064, Liverpool.

W www.facs.nsw.gov.au

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Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer

[Trish]

hi,

I have no trouble downloading books like from BARD with IE 11 and even with 
safari.
I use Jaws 16,but have a friend who still uses Jaws 12 with IE 11.

On Jan 19, 2016, at 3:34 PM, Miriam Vieni  wrote:

I have 2 questions.
Is it possible to use Internet explorer 11 with Jaws 13?
Does Internet Explorer work the same way as I E 10 does in relation to
downloading books?

Miriam 


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[JAWS-Users] Outlook 2013, W 10; e-mail arrangement, in box

[Neil Towery]

Hello Gang: 

 Using Outlook 2013. The e-mails are arranged, so the  latest e-mail is at
the top of the list. I want to arrange the order so the latest is at the
bottom of the list.

How do I accomplish that? I went to the ribbons, but found nothing that
seemed right. Any help will be appreciated. 

Thanks. 

Neil  

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[JAWS-Users] Updating Jaws SMA Upgrades

[Mike B]

Howdy All,

This is for those that are not showing their correct amount of SMA Upgrades 
available in the Jaws Context Menu / About.  This is what I was showing when 
I pressed, Insert / Jaws key + J, to open the Jaws Context Menu then, 
pressed the letter, A, to open about.  I run Jaws from the system tray so 
this is the keystrokes I use to access About from the Jaws Context menu.

Version 16.0.4468
Software Maintenance Agreement
Upgrades Remaining: 0

What I did to get the correct number of Upgrades to show, was the following:
1. Opened the Jaws Context Menu & pressed the letter, H, to open the Help 
menu.
2. I arrowed to, Update Authorization..., & pressed enter.
3. Now, follow the prompts.
This is how I got my SMA upgrades to show the correct amount.
Software Maintenance Agreement
Upgrades Remaining: 3

Take care.
Mike
Global warming?  Most likely caused from hot air generated by politicians!
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[JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer

[Miriam Vieni]

I have 2 questions.
Is it possible to use Internet explorer 11 with Jaws 13?
Does Internet Explorer work the same way as I E 10 does in relation to
downloading books?

Miriam 


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Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

[TheHangMan]

Hello Richard,
It sure did,Sorry I did not mention it earlier.

It work great with jaws and only required one command of alt + Y to start the 
process and have your Word program open on a new doc.
It's a good tool to have, if you cannot reinstall openbook and you need to scan 
important mail.
For $240 more or less.

I am back with openbook 9!

Jorge

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf 
Of Moderator
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 7:26 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

Did it work with Jaws?

Richard Q. Justice-list moderator
jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com


- Original Message - 
From: "TheHangMan" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook


Hi,
At one time I used an OCR program called easy OCR from EVAS,
A tech group from Rhode Island.

800-872-3827

The cost was round$240.
It worked just fine for the price considering the price of openbook.
I had lost my openbook key number at the time.

Jorge


-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On 
Behalf Of andy.t
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 7:18 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

It works with jaws and I paid 99.95 plus what ever your state sales tax is 
and if an update comes out in the first year after you purchase it it is 
free but after the first year it is 29.95 please go to the web sight and 
check it out.
I think there is a free trial version you can download and test to see if 
you like it before you buy it.
The web sight is www.readingmadeeasy.com

-Original Message-
From: Kevin
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 4:28 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

can it work with jaws or does it have it's own voicing ?

-Original Message-
From: andy.t
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 11:07 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

Hello have you ever taken a look at text cloner pro go to 
readingmadeeasy.com that is what I have used for the last 10 years and it 
works with windows 10.

-Original Message-
From: Kevin
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 1:20 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

I’m trying to find a possible free solution to scan text and have jaws read 
to me the document this would be similar to OpenBook, but that software is 
way out of my budget.
Email is golden!!!
Kevin Lee
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Re: [JAWS-Users] Updating Jaws SMA Upgrades

[Rick Justice]

Hi Mike,
Nice tip, thanks!

HTH,
Rick Justice

Tomorrow's another day, another way!
and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!

- Original Message - 
From: "Mike B" 
To: "Jaws-Users List" 
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 5:57 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Updating Jaws SMA Upgrades


Howdy All,

This is for those that are not showing their correct amount of SMA Upgrades
available in the Jaws Context Menu / About.  This is what I was showing when
I pressed, Insert / Jaws key + J, to open the Jaws Context Menu then,
pressed the letter, A, to open about.  I run Jaws from the system tray so
this is the keystrokes I use to access About from the Jaws Context menu.

Version 16.0.4468
Software Maintenance Agreement
Upgrades Remaining: 0

What I did to get the correct number of Upgrades to show, was the following:
1. Opened the Jaws Context Menu & pressed the letter, H, to open the Help
menu.
2. I arrowed to, Update Authorization..., & pressed enter.
3. Now, follow the prompts.
This is how I got my SMA upgrades to show the correct amount.
Software Maintenance Agreement
Upgrades Remaining: 3

Take care.
Mike
Global warming?  Most likely caused from hot air generated by politicians!
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Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

[Moderator]

Okay, Jorge, just trying to keep things relevant to the scope of this list.
Thanks,

Richard Q. Justice-list moderator
jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

- Original Message - 
From: "TheHangMan" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook


Hello Richard,
It sure did,Sorry I did not mention it earlier.

It work great with jaws and only required one command of alt + Y to start 
the process and have your Word program open on a new doc.
It's a good tool to have, if you cannot reinstall openbook and you need to 
scan important mail.
For $240 more or less.

I am back with openbook 9!

Jorge

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On 
Behalf Of Moderator
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 7:26 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

Did it work with Jaws?

Richard Q. Justice-list moderator
jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com


- Original Message - 
From: "TheHangMan" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook


Hi,
At one time I used an OCR program called easy OCR from EVAS,
A tech group from Rhode Island.

800-872-3827

The cost was round$240.
It worked just fine for the price considering the price of openbook.
I had lost my openbook key number at the time.

Jorge


-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of andy.t
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 7:18 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

It works with jaws and I paid 99.95 plus what ever your state sales tax is
and if an update comes out in the first year after you purchase it it is
free but after the first year it is 29.95 please go to the web sight and
check it out.
I think there is a free trial version you can download and test to see if
you like it before you buy it.
The web sight is www.readingmadeeasy.com

-Original Message-
From: Kevin
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 4:28 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

can it work with jaws or does it have it's own voicing ?

-Original Message-
From: andy.t
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 11:07 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

Hello have you ever taken a look at text cloner pro go to
readingmadeeasy.com that is what I have used for the last 10 years and it
works with windows 10.

-Original Message-
From: Kevin
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 1:20 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] scanning/reading alternative to OpenBook

I’m trying to find a possible free solution to scan text and have jaws read
to me the document this would be similar to OpenBook, but that software is
way out of my budget.
Email is golden!!!
Kevin Lee
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Re: [JAWS-Users] FREE ANYTHING

[john_Justice]

I take it you didn't read my message as completely as was intended.  In
fact, I did mention Jaws and indicated that it was the best screen reader
available.  Rick, there are literally hundreds of posts on this list which
do not pertain directly to Jaws.  Why pick on mine, specifically?

The above comments were posted with all due respect.  I have been a member
of this list from the very beginning.

JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE
PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net


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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Moderator
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 7:24 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] FREE ANYTHING

Please keep your posts related to Jaws.
Thank you,

Richard Q. Justice-list moderator
jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

- Original Message - 
From: "john_Justice" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 7:04 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] FREE ANYTHING


It amazes me that people go crazy when they think that they can get
something valuable for free.  I believe that we all have had that
experience.  I had an old aunt who lived in Washington DC.  She had a saying
which turned up from time to time.  My aunt died in 1968 but the validity of
this still holds true even now.

"If they're giving it away for free, it's probably just as easy for them to
throw it away."

As visually impaired people, we have always had trouble getting the
supporting software we need.  Jaws is the best screen reader in my opinion
but you pay for what you get.  NVDA  was developed as a working alternative
and it happens to be free.  Unfortunately, free software can often be very
disappointing.  If you are a Jaws user and you try NVDA, the experience is
like taking a cold shower.  Does it work? Yes it does.  But what a
difference!

I believe that we have enough to deal with as blind people and more "free"
software should be designed to make our lives a bit easier.  Is the free
scanner as easy as Open Book?  No way!  But when you think of the
alternative, it's "better than nothing".



The judge has spoken.

Take care, everyone.



JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE

PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net





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[JAWS-Users] JAWS Accessible Video Converting tool

[Bill Tipton (ML)]

Hello,

I want to convert a .3gp video file to a .move file, if the quality of the 3gp3 
file is not much better in quality.  Do you know of
a JAWS 16 or 17 accessible converting tool I can use to accomplish this? Since 
I will not be doing this often, I prefer the tool to
be free. 
If yes, can I please have the URL? 

Thank you,
Bill


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[JAWS-Users] First Time Goldwave user (about that second sound card?)

[lawrence taylor]

Greetings all!

I recently installed gold wave and using windows 7 (64 bit) with jaws13

We can creat a recording but it will not "playback" the recording using our on 
board sounds. 

We created an audio file using 
logic tech usb headset H390

This time we were able to hear the play back through the headset. However, wehn 
we disconnected the headset the audio file crashed or wouldn't play. 



So I am thinking I need a dedicated sound card to playback my audio files. 
Right? Help!



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Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2013, W 10; e-mail arrangement, in box

[Charlie Macdonald]

Hi: Try "View" "Arrangements" "Reverse sort".
Regards.


Charlie Macdonald
charlie.macdon...@hotmail.ca
902.483.1752

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Behalf Of Neil Towery 
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 6:51 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2013, W 10; e-mail arrangement, in box

Hello Gang: 

 Using Outlook 2013. The e-mails are arranged, so the  latest e-mail is at
the top of the list. I want to arrange the order so the latest is at the
bottom of the list.

How do I accomplish that? I went to the ribbons, but found nothing that
seemed right. Any help will be appreciated. 

Thanks. 

Neil  

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Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 question

[Naomi Bolter]

Thanks Robin, I'll try this :]

Kind Regards 
Naomi Bolter |
Assistant HR Officer, Operational & Enterprise Learning 
Department of Family and Community Services 
T 02 9765 3334 | 
E naomi.bol...@facs.nsw.gov.au
A Level 6, 23-31 Moore St., Liverpool, NSW 2170
P Locked Bag 7028, Liverpool, BC 1871 | DX Level 6 FACS Learning & Development, 
DX 5064, Liverpool.    
 
W www.facs.nsw.gov.au


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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf 
Of East, Robin
Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2016 12:25 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 question

Unclassified / Non classifié

Hi, instead of right clicking use the applications key and go to "properties".

robin

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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf 
Of Naomi Bolter
Sent: January 18, 2016 10:47 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 question

Hi everyone,

I've been made an admin on a work related distribution list in ms 2010 but I 
cannot modify the list as I am unable to click on it with jaws.

I was told to open a new message and right click on the contact list I've 
entered into the to field.

Does anyone know if there is another way?


Kind Regards
Naomi Bolter |
Assistant HR Officer, Operational & Enterprise Learning Department of Family 
and Community Services T 02 9765 3334 | E 
naomi.bol...@facs.nsw.gov.au
A Level 6, 23-31 Moore St., Liverpool, NSW 2170 P Locked Bag 7028, Liverpool, 
BC 1871 | DX Level 6 FACS Learning & Development, DX 5064, Liverpool.

W www.facs.nsw.gov.au

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Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2013, W 10; e-mail arrangement, in box

[TheHangMan]

Hi,
Alt + V,
Tab to resort order, then spacebar.
Jorge

Jorge

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Neil Towery 
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 5:51 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2013, W 10; e-mail arrangement, in box

Hello Gang: 

 Using Outlook 2013. The e-mails are arranged, so the  latest e-mail is at
the top of the list. I want to arrange the order so the latest is at the
bottom of the list.

How do I accomplish that? I went to the ribbons, but found nothing that
seemed right. Any help will be appreciated. 

Thanks. 

Neil  

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Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer

[David Moore]

Hi,
The answers to both of your questions is a resounding yes and yes. Have a 
great one.



-Original Message- 
From: Miriam Vieni

Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 4:34 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer

I have 2 questions.
Is it possible to use Internet explorer 11 with Jaws 13?
Does Internet Explorer work the same way as I E 10 does in relation to
downloading books?

Miriam


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Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 question

[East, Robin]

Unclassified / Non classifié

Hi, instead of right clicking use the applications key and go to "properties".

robin

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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf 
Of Naomi Bolter
Sent: January 18, 2016 10:47 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 question

Hi everyone,

I've been made an admin on a work related distribution list in ms 2010 but I 
cannot modify the list as I am unable to click on it with jaws.

I was told to open a new message and right click on the contact list I've 
entered into the to field.

Does anyone know if there is another way?


Kind Regards
Naomi Bolter |
Assistant HR Officer, Operational & Enterprise Learning
Department of Family and Community Services
T 02 9765 3334 |
E naomi.bol...@facs.nsw.gov.au
A Level 6, 23-31 Moore St., Liverpool, NSW 2170
P Locked Bag 7028, Liverpool, BC 1871 | DX Level 6 FACS Learning & Development, 
DX 5064, Liverpool.

W www.facs.nsw.gov.au

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Re: [JAWS-Users] FREE ANYTHING

[David Ferrin]

Although to a large extent I agree, this is kind of a heavy post first thing
in the morning and unfortunately not relevant to the list. 


David Ferrin
A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from
a simpler system that worked perfectly.

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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of john_Justice
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 7:04 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] FREE ANYTHING

It amazes me that people go crazy when they think that they can get
something valuable for free.  I believe that we all have had that
experience.  I had an old aunt who lived in Washington DC.  She had a saying
which turned up from time to time.  My aunt died in 1968 but the validity of
this still holds true even now.

"If they're giving it away for free, it's probably just as easy for them to
throw it away."

As visually impaired people, we have always had trouble getting the
supporting software we need.  Jaws is the best screen reader in my opinion
but you pay for what you get.  NVDA  was developed as a working alternative
and it happens to be free.  Unfortunately, free software can often be very
disappointing.  If you are a Jaws user and you try NVDA, the experience is
like taking a cold shower.  Does it work? Yes it does.  But what a
difference!  

I believe that we have enough to deal with as blind people and more "free"
software should be designed to make our lives a bit easier.  Is the free
scanner as easy as Open Book?  No way!  But when you think of the
alternative, it's "better than nothing".

 

The judge has spoken.

Take care, everyone.  

 

JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE

PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net

 



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