Re: [JAWS-Users] Disabling sticky keys
Sticky Keys is in the ease of access section of the control panel Use the Windows key to open a search field and type in control Panel. Arrow down to Ease of access and press enter. Arrow down to make the keyboard easier to use and press enter Arrow Down to Turn on Sticky keys and There should be a checkbox labeled Turn on Sticky keys, if it is checked, uncheck it with the spacebar. Exit the Control panel and you should be set. If this does not work, post again. Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Audiobookfan Sent: Monday, July 9, 2018 3:49 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Disabling sticky keys I'm using the latest version of JAWS 2018 on a Windows 10 computer. When I press the right-shift key to skim through a document in say-all mode, a dialog pops up if I press the key too many times quickly. How do I disable this action? It's very annoying. Thanks, Jeff 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: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer
Lenny I know that someone remotely installed the trash software, but this is a perfect time to teach how to create a restore point. I create a new one even when I am installing trusted software, but certainly if it is a program that is new to me. Good luck and the computer's owner should report this to the better business bureau. If the person is on any user lists like this one, not a bad idea to post information about the scam. Good luck to you both, Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of andy t Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2018 12:51 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer Hello lenny, have you tried system restore? If push comes to shove you can always re install windows. -Original Message- From: Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2018 11:59 AM To: JFW List Subject: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer A friend had his computer trashed by the calling from windows scam. He was not thinking when they directed him to the event viewer to show him problems. They installed some trash software that he must pay them to remove. He quickly turned off his computer while screaming at them. Is there any removal tool that I can use to clean his machine? --- Please visit my web page It's motivational, inspirational with a touch of humor There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind http://www.LennyMcHugh.com International Brotherhood of Magicians member #43990 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Jesus dyed for us, why can't we live for him? 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: [JAWS-Users] Getting books to play on devices
Arianna The Stream should appear as a drive when it is connected to your computer. Assuming that the Audible files are on the computer, you should be able to copy and paste them into the Stream. Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Arianna Calesso Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 12:42 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Getting books to play on devices Using JAWS18 on a Windows 7 laptop, how do I get Audible books to play on a device such as the VR Stream Or Milestone 212 when they don't appear in the list of places to transfer to? Audible says the players are selected. Arianna 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: [JAWS-Users] pdf to excel conversion
I second George's suggestion here. Generally one can find a free 15 day trial of Abby on line. Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of George Martinez Sr. Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2018 11:15 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] pdf to excel conversion Abbyy Finereader can do that. You may also find it free for one time online. George A. Martinez, CPA O-602.368.8854 C-602.368.5424 "I've learnedThat everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it." attributed to Andy Rooney -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Dwight Johnson Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2018 8:06 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] pdf to excel conversion Greetings: Is there a way to convert a pdf file to an excel file? Thanks, Dwight 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: [JAWS-Users] Viewing/printing a document created in Pages on a Windows machine
If what she sent is a Pages document, she could export it for you as a Word file and then send it as such. Why might she have double zipped it, is it huge? Here are directions for her to give it back in Word. Microsoft Word will not open a document created in pages. You can however create a document in Pages then convert it to a Word document. After you create the document in Pages, go to file - export to - and select Word and it will change the document so that it can be read and opened with Microsoft Word. Answered by Daniel K from Yorba Linda Hope that might help, Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2018 6:40 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Viewing/printing a document created in Pages on a Windows machine Hi folks. Well, I admit I am a bit stumped, and I have a deadline to meet/lots of things to do this weekend, so I come to the list to see if anyone here can offer any solutions. I sent my landlord a MS word document for her to look over and edit, in preparation for a mutual signing. She has sent it back to me for printing. But, not as a Word document. She sent me a zip file within a zip file, which turns out to be something created using the Apple program Pages. After some annoying poking around in this new archive folder, I have determined that the data I am after is in an xml (apparently) file called index.xml.gz, which I then had to use Winrar to open. Now I have my stuff, but there's no formatting except for code. What the devil can I do with this thing? Can I convert it to an easily printable format? I don't think I really need to edit it anymore. However, it doesn't even seem to open properly in my web browser (either Firefox or IE, at least). Any suggestions? Is therea quick, reliable converter out there I can use? Or should I just ask her to please convert back to the original format, as apparently Pages saves by default in its own format even if it wasn't in that format to begin with. For all I know, new versions of mS word can deal with these things, but I only have Office 2010 on here. Any thoughts? 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: [JAWS-Users] emptying deleted items in Outlook 2016
No disgrace, I know how to do it and forget to Put focus on the deleted folder not in the folder list. Use the application key and arrow down to Empty folder and press enter. Do be careful you are not on your inbox. Luck, Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Star Gazer Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 8:07 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] emptying deleted items in Outlook 2016 Hi folks. I am disgracing myself with this one, but how do I empty my deleted items in Outlook 2016? 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: [JAWS-Users] VLC shortcut keys at
https://wiki.videolan.org/Hotkeys_table/ Rick &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 4:04 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] vlc Hi David and all. V LC will play most anything you throw at it. I still think winamp is a somewhat nicer player for audio for my purposes, but since I watch a lot of movies, VLC is invaluable. There is already an extensive list of hotkeys. No need to reinvent the wheel, as you say. Just do a quick search and you will find it. It's probably linked from the VLC documentation too, which I highly recommend everyone who wants to use the program read. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: March 20, 2018 3:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] vlc The list of hot keys might be a nice addition to my collection for sure. So far I have it installed and playing video files as well as audio files. I've tried it with .AVI, .MKV, .wav and MP3. so far working fine. I am also browsing the menus for hot keys, but if you already have them then I won't re-invent the wheel so to speak. -Original Message- From: Hareth Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 2:09 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] vlc Hi Mike, VLC 3.0actually working much better than the previous one. If the mp3 or any file association fail to work after installation, do this. select a file to play, press the applications key, Arrow down to "open with, >From that menu If you on windows7 I cannot remember the exact term, but its easy to tell its something like. "choose another app" or "choose another default app" or similar. from the next window you'd choose VLC, but make sure to check the check mark, that allows that app to always open that file type, then press the OK button. forgive my lame English. I could post the latest hotkeys list for VLC very soon if people needed it. Best On 3/20/18, Mike B. wrote: > Hi Justin, > > I had a similar problem with the latest vlc-3.0.1-win64 version. It > wouldn't play MP3 or WAV files, & it was set to play all files. I > uninstalled it, & went back to the vlc-2.2.8-win64 version. It's > playing just fine now. > > Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers! > Sennt 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. > 4 > - Original Message - > From: Justin Williams > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 7:19 PM > Subject: [JAWS-Users] vlc > > > I downloaded vlc, but the dvd and cd won't play. I've set vlc as > default, and when I try to plya the files, they won't play. It says > audio tract or video tract is not available. > > > > 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/
[JAWS-Users] Navigating the VLC home page
Correction, arrowing down may not do it. Jump to the first heading on the page. Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of el...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 7:46 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] DVD CDs I think that many of us would suggest VLC media player. It is very accessible and best of all it is free and carries no bloatware or unexpected advertising. It can be found at: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/ Just so you know, there is a series of images at the top of this wed site that keep changing. Just arrow down past them. Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 7:33 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] dvd cds Okay, what should I download to get my dvds to play? Justin -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 2:46 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] dvd cds As far as I know, Windows media Player does not play DVDs out of the box. It should play your CD though. Sorry, I don't use this program at all, so I can't really offer any concrete suggestions. You could open media player first, and then use its menus from within the program to choose to play the CD. I don't think this will work for the DVD, though. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: March 18, 2018 11:34 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] dvd cds I'm attempting to get a dvd and a cd to plya on windows media player. It does not give me the option to do that in the default. It only seems to let me p;lay it on siber powe rlink, or whatever it is. How to I chage this? 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: [JAWS-Users] DVD CDs
I think that many of us would suggest VLC media player. It is very accessible and best of all it is free and carries no bloatware or unexpected advertising. It can be found at: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/ Just so you know, there is a series of images at the top of this wed site that keep changing. Just arrow down past them. Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 7:33 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] dvd cds Okay, what should I download to get my dvds to play? Justin -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 2:46 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] dvd cds As far as I know, Windows media Player does not play DVDs out of the box. It should play your CD though. Sorry, I don't use this program at all, so I can't really offer any concrete suggestions. You could open media player first, and then use its menus from within the program to choose to play the CD. I don't think this will work for the DVD, though. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: March 18, 2018 11:34 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] dvd cds I'm attempting to get a dvd and a cd to plya on windows media player. It does not give me the option to do that in the default. It only seems to let me p;lay it on siber powe rlink, or whatever it is. How to I chage this? 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: [JAWS-Users] Abbyy FineReader...anyone use it?
Here is a link to a 15 day free trial of Version 14. https://www.abbyy.com/en-gb/lp/ee-finereader14-download-free-trial/?source=a bbyy.com_en-gb_shopping Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 1:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Abbyy FineReader...anyone use it? Thanks. I'm looking at V. 14 Standard. They do not sell version 12 anymore, I guess. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Loy Green Sent: March 1, 2018 12:38 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Abbyy FineReader...anyone use it? I use version 12 Professional. It is very accessible using Window Eyes and NVDA, haven't tried it with JAWS. - Original Message - From: JM Casey To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 12:00 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Abbyy FineReader...anyone use it? Hey. I'm looking into this software, and it seems useful and has a lot of recommendations for its excellent OCR. It's also not too expensive in comparison to some others I have seen. Does anyone here use it? Someone commented that the latest version, 14, is not as accessible as version 12 was. Can anyone on the list confirm this and describe issues? Unfortunately, the company does not seem to provide older versions on their site. 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: [JAWS-Users] Abby FineReader...anyone use it?
I have been using FineReader for years and still using my original version 11. It still works fine with Windows 10. When installed it places an Abby selection in the context menu. Find a PDF file, invoke the option menu, arrow down to Abby, right arrow to the file type and press enter. Abby opens, converts and then opens the appropriate app for that file tipe Don't know about accessibility in version 14. Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 12:00 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Abbyy FineReader...anyone use it? Hey. I'm looking into this software, and it seems useful and has a lot of recommendations for its excellent OCR. It's also not too expensive in comparison to some others I have seen. Does anyone here use it? Someone commented that the latest version, 14, is not as accessible as version 12 was. Can anyone on the list confirm this and describe issues? Unfortunately, the company does not seem to provide older versions on their site. 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: [JAWS-Users] how do I attach a document to an email in Outlook 2016
Miriam. Another approach would be to create your email including the send to and subject fields and then write your message. At the bottom of your message on a blank line press the Alt key. and right arrow right once or until you here Insert. Down arrow once and you will hear "include grouping attach file. Press enter. A window will open with a list of files that have been recently open. This list includes any file that you have recently edited and it may also contain files you have recently saved such as an attachment someone has sent you. It the file appears in that list, highlight it and press enter. The attachment is in your message at the place where your cursor was sitting. That is why it is good to be on a lank line. That avoids putting the attachment somewhere like the middle of a line of text. Is the file you wanted not in that list? Arrow to the bottom of the list and the last entry will be "Browse this computer." Press enter and brows away. When you find the file you want press enter on that file . It is now attached. Part of the reason that I like this approach is that most often I want to send a file on which I have recently worked. The list of recent files keeps me from having to navigate through folders and sub folders to find that file. Even if I have to use the "browse this computer" approach, I won't have to do the copy and paste steps. Once I have found that desired file, pressing enter on it makes it an attachment. I am happy to answer any questions. Good luck. Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 4:35 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] how do I attach a document to an email in Outlook 2016 Please explain step by step, how can I attach a document to an email in Outlook 2016. Jaws 18, Win7, 64 bit, IE 11. Miriam 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: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts
Mike and Adrian Mike got it for me, maximize that file. Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 6:48 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts Hi Adrian, Have you tried rebooting? Also, have you updated VLC lately? I wouldn't think updating would be it, but the latest version is, vlc-2.2.8. Is the file you're playing maximized? Take care. Mike. 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: Adrian Spratt To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 12:55 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts Hi. I used to be able to pause recordings on the VLC Player by pressing the spacebar. Now I can pause only by going into the menus. Same with other functions. Any idea why the shortcuts aren't working for me and how I can bring them back? 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: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts
Hi back, Using JAWS 2018, Windows 10 and the most recent version of VLC, I experienced the same with specifically the spacebar shortcut, the most important one. Then tried the same with NVDA and it worked fine. Not definitive, but good chance it is JAWS. Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 3:55 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts Hi. I used to be able to pause recordings on the VLC Player by pressing the spacebar. Now I can pause only by going into the menus. Same with other functions. Any idea why the shortcuts aren't working for me and how I can bring them back? 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: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA
My audio solution has become this. Open a word document and then listen to the audio and type what I hear. Being a tiny bit older than some on the list, I just try for 3 or 4 numbers or letters at a time. Then I have it repeated until I have the solution entered in Word. Then I copy and paste the results into the field and most of the time, I get it correct on one or two tries. The structure of the audio CAPTCHs is such that you have to click to start the audio and then jump into the solution field and type. This makes me hurry and I too often goof. Just be sure that when you go back to activate the repeat button that you don't press "get a new challenge." I still think that we could come up with a better CAPTCH structure. How about audio that said, "Enter the first name of the famous man shot by John Wilks Boot." Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 1:51 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA Yes, true. I almost never successfully solved an audio one. They do seem to be getting clearer though. I just registered to IMDB to post film reviews and such and that was my test of wibvism. Nope, could not solve image, much to my disappointment. However, two tries and I got the audio one perfectly. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of el...@comcast.net Sent: January 9, 2018 8:21 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA The text and background is intentionally done as Dave said. It is meant to make it impossible to be recognized by OCR. I have heard a few audio CAPTCHs that, without distortion, would say something like "Jim had two cows and a horse. He sold a cow. How many horses were left? "This example is overly simplistic, still there are better ways to prove your humanness than the current tests. As someone with both vision and hearing limitations, I hate all regular forms of CAPTCHAs. Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dave...Oregonian Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 7:37 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA Nope. Captchas are written in very hard-to-read text, on a very hard-to-read foreground/background color combination. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "LeDon" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 16:05 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA I think that seeing AI might do what you want, if that is reading a sign or something. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Ed Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:35 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA Yes, I do this with my iPhone. I open Be My Eyes app and when the person comes on I hold my iPhone on the screen of my pc and then the person on Be My eyes can tell you which way to move the iPhone so they can see the Capcha and then they can read the information to you. Last time I did it the lady stayed on my iPhone after I entered the numbers or letter to make sure it worked. Mr. Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:02 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA Do you do this with your phone? Do you hold your phone's camera up to your PC screen? -Original Message- From: Mr. Ed Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 10:46 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA I use Be My Eyes which is a free IOS app. It brings up a live person and you put your camera on the screen and they can read it to you. Workds great and is free. Mr. Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris judge Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 3:42 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA I use capcha be gone, around 3 dollars a month, works well. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: January 7, 2018 2:36 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA is it possible to use the jaws convenient OCR to solve web CAPTCHA? Email is golden!!! Kevin Lee 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/he
Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA
The text and background is intentionally done as Dave said. It is meant to make it impossible to be recognized by OCR. I have heard a few audio CAPTCHs that, without distortion, would say something like "Jim had two cows and a horse. He sold a cow. How many horses were left? "This example is overly simplistic, still there are better ways to prove your humanness than the current tests. As someone with both vision and hearing limitations, I hate all regular forms of CAPTCHAs. Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dave...Oregonian Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 7:37 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA Nope. Captchas are written in very hard-to-read text, on a very hard-to-read foreground/background color combination. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "LeDon" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 16:05 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA I think that seeing AI might do what you want, if that is reading a sign or something. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Ed Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:35 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA Yes, I do this with my iPhone. I open Be My Eyes app and when the person comes on I hold my iPhone on the screen of my pc and then the person on Be My eyes can tell you which way to move the iPhone so they can see the Capcha and then they can read the information to you. Last time I did it the lady stayed on my iPhone after I entered the numbers or letter to make sure it worked. Mr. Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:02 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA Do you do this with your phone? Do you hold your phone's camera up to your PC screen? -Original Message- From: Mr. Ed Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 10:46 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA I use Be My Eyes which is a free IOS app. It brings up a live person and you put your camera on the screen and they can read it to you. Workds great and is free. Mr. Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris judge Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 3:42 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA I use capcha be gone, around 3 dollars a month, works well. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: January 7, 2018 2:36 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] web CAPTCHA is it possible to use the jaws convenient OCR to solve web CAPTCHA? Email is golden!!! Kevin Lee 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking spelling with JAWS cursor
Confirm the same with version 365/16. Pleased to have that solution. Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Whitehead Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 5:36 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking spelling with JAWS cursor yes, 2016. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 5:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking spelling with JAWS cursor With Outlook? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Whitehead Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 4:25 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking spelling with JAWS cursor Hi Adrian; well, I just entered on your message, did a shift+tab until I got to the from line, now, route jaws to pc, and was able to either ctrl+lef or right, or, able to read character by character. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 4:08 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking spelling with JAWS cursor Hi, David. Yes, this works the way you describe, but it doesn't solve the problem that you can't arrow through a name to check spelling. That's a problem when you have the long "From" lines that come with list messages. FYI, you can get directly into the "From" field by holding down the alt key and pressing 1 above the letters twice quickly. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Whitehead Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 3:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking spelling with JAWS cursor hello; in outlook; 1, enter on the message in which you wish to find out the sender's name to spell, 2, shift+tab to the from line, make sure the name/email is highlighted, now use the insert+numpad5 pressed twice quickly. works for me all the time. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 12:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking spelling with JAWS cursor In Outlook, JAWS won't read info in the "From" field letter by letter. Instead, set up a reply to the message and arrow down to the "From" line. Then you'll be able to go letter by letter. Just be sure not to hit "Reply"! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maria Campbell Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 12:26 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Checking spelling with JAWS cursor For sometime now I have not been able to use my JAWS cursor to check spelling. Example, I'm trying to check the spelling of Eric Damery's last name on the from field in a message. When I route JAWS cursor to pc cursor, JAWS just says blank. What's up with that? I'm using Thunderbird and JAWS 2018. -- Maria Campbell lucky1i...@gmail.com "Preach the Gospel, and when necessary use words!" --St. Francis 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem with Jaws and installing Windows 10 updates
Ah, glad to hear someone else is finding this. Received the same notification but no way to learn just which apps are in the way. Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of The Iowa Gal Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2017 6:19 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Problem with Jaws and installing Windows 10 updates Hey group, I'm using Jaws 2018.1710.36 and attempting to update a current version of Windows 10. I am getting the following error, which I have never seen before, and am wondering what to do. Windows Update Some apps need to be uninstalled These programs need to be uninstalled because they aren't compatible with the upgrade. . JAWS for Windows . JAWS for Windows Uninstall and continue Support Legal Will upgrading to the latest build of Jaws resolve this issue? Any helpful information will be appreciated. Thanks, Norma Android: The Thinking Person's OS 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/
[JAWS-Users] Making Power Point talk again
Hi all, For years I used a free app called Power Talk. It would narrate Power Point slides including al text labels for images. The newest version has a 2014 date. It will no longer work. It is not clear if that is a Windows 10 issue or one with Power Point 365. I have looked all over the web for ideas to fix it or alternatives to the app. If there is anyone out there with recent experience with Power Talk or who is using another approach to talking PP presentations, might you post them? Thanks ahead, Rick For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] adding an address from within a message using outlook 2016
James, I would join George and add one suggestion. If you have access to Bookshare, there are many books about Microsoft products for users. I did a quick search, and though there are none specifically for Office 16 products, there are a number for version 13 including ones that cover Outlook. There are always some changes in newer version, but think books on the previous iteration would provide a good starting point. Good luck and don't give up, Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of George Martinez Sr Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 2:52 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] adding an address from within a message using outlook 2016 James, Not at all sure how this Subject and question got on top of the below emails but... Outlook in general and 2016 in particular is a very powerful email, calendar, projects, notes etc. program. The rule of thumb with computer programs is the more powerful the longer the learning curve and less "friendly." There are a lot of very smart & experienced people on this list but none of them can give you more than a quick start with Outlook. You are going to have to spend some money for tutoring or spend some quality time with Mr. Google researching like the rest of us did & still do. For instance a recommended Google search, "Outlook 2016 adding a contact" or "Outlook 2016 adding a folder" You will find very good answers with this type of search and many times they are written by Microsoft Software Engineers. George The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. George a Martinez CPA, PC 12231 N 50th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85304-2215 Voice 602.368.8854 FAX 206-666-2589 Email ga.marti...@cox.net -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of james_hoo...@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 10:42 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] adding an address from within a message using outlook 2016 Any suggestions as to how to do it any jaws keystrokes outlook 2016 seems pretty complicated. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Humberto Rodriguez Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:57 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Anyone on here using J dictate or J say? Hello Mary: J-Say is a British program that has been around for years, a wrap-around Dragon Natural Speaking, designed for people with limited or no hand mobility. I had to learn it years ago in order to teach a younger blind person with Multiple Sclerosis and was surprised how well it works. You can indeed give commands to the computer or dictate to it, it accommodates different accents, even understood perfectly my Cuban-accented English. Having said that, I still would not use it unless you have trouble typing; it requires patience and with the advent of Cortana and the rapid updates to all that new Windows technology, I would go that route instead. As far as J-Dictate, I have no idea, never used it. Regards, Humberto -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 9:53 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Anyone on here using J dictate or J say? I’m guessing this question might be seen as a bit too general to be of interest to the list. So please feel free to reply privately if you want. I don’t want to clog the list with stuff folks don’t care about. I am curious about the J dictate and J say. I read the blurb on Brian‘s website. I certainly don’t need to control my entire computer via voice. But there are aspects of it that sound like they could be rather useful. I mean, if you can really use natural language to do all sorts of stuff, finding things changing settings etc., without having to memorize all the stuff that goes with that in terms of keyboarding and what keystroke does work, it could be kind of nice. Anyway, please do feel free to reply off list at the address I will put right here. I guess I’m looking for Star Trek. Smile. Mary maryot...@comcast.net Sent from my iPhone 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: [JAWS-Users] PDF ocr converter
Morning, I have been using Abby Finereader 11 for longer than I can remember. It, 11, is no longer sold, and I was just looking as I am thinking to upgrade to version 14. The software is wonderful at converting PDF to Word and other file formats like Word and Excel. The interface of 11 is very accessible. One little feature I like is that Finereader places an item in the context menu letting you select what the software should do with a file. Example, if the file is Called JAW.PDF, right clicking the file or using the context key will show a Finereader choice and then a submenu of file formats you can choose from. The engine is very accurate even when the file is an image. I just want to be clear that I have been using version 11 an not 14. There may be a trial version out there to be sure the program is still as screen reader friendly as 11. Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Teresa Arroyo Llosa Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 10:41 AM To: Jaws Users List Subject: [JAWS-Users] PDF ocr converter Hello all, I am using Windows 8.1-64 and Jaws 16. Some time ago, there was a discussion on PDF converters. Someone recommended a very good payed one, but I don’t remember wich it was. I need something that will keep formating, font type, etc. The Jaws OCR is a good solusion for when you just need to read something, but not to work on it. For example, I might be getting a translation job and the documents I have to translate has pages in text imige, like tables. So, please, if someone could recommend me a good conversion software I would apreciate it very much. Thank you in advance. Regards, Teresa Arroyo Llosa --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus 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: [JAWS-Users] Firefox Quantum is coming, and it doesn't like screen-readers
Hi all, Below is a link to an article appearing on Marco's Accessibility Blog in September of this year that discusses the changes in architecture that will impact on screen readers. A bit heavy reading but it makes it pretty clear that we AT users are likely to find some big bumps coming our way for a while. Love to hear interpretations and assessments from more tech minded folks on the list. Rick https://www.marcozehe.de/ -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 5:57 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Firefox Quantum is coming, and it doesn't like screen-readers So.. Has anyone Hey folks. Haven't seen any discussion about this yet. On another list, someone posted an article about this, which I cannot seem to find the URL for, but if people are interested I guess I could cross-post it. In brief: Firefox Quantum has a new "multiprocessing" approach that means it will be twice as fast for everyone else, but it will not play nicely with JAWS or other screen-readers. We're essentially at the same stage now (or will be come November) as we are with Edge, in that it's going to be a work in progress for quite some time, and from what I've read, it may be difficult to continue implementing the virtual buffer concept. This is, to me, annoying to say the least, as I use Firefox all the time and have been really happy with it up til now. I also think the virutal buffer a great innovation for web browsing and would hate to give it up, unless a better alternative was developed. Has anyone thoughts on this? I used to laugh at "old people" (in quotes there, in case you have punctuation set to "some" or "none") who moaned about things changing too fast and that they couldn't keep up. Now, at 37, I'm feeling the bite. I'm happy to no longer be using Windows XP, yet it seems like every month (since getting Windows 10 and JAWS 18 in particular), there's some new thing I have to fix that wasn't broken before; some time I have to spend figuring a workaround to one thing or another, or a doomful press release about how I won't be able to use this-or-that once a certain update happens. Fortunately, for us Firefox users, I guess we can still install the ESR (Extended Support Release) of the browser, and get security updates, without a Quantum upgrade, until sometime in 2018. Guess I'll be doing that, then! 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: [JAWS-Users] Auto Complete
David, No I had not read this. Had a significant crash here so may have missed it. The last I had heard was that the fix had happened. Thanks, Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Whitehead Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:20 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Auto Complete have you not read the following? We are working to identify the best way to resolve this for everyone that gets the Fall Creator and gets the issue with Autocomplete on Outlook 365. Eric Eric Damery VFO(tm) | VP Software Product Management 11800 31st Court North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 T 727-299-6110 F 727-803-8001 edam...@vfogroup.com www.vfogroup.com -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of el...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 9:48 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Auto Complete Running Windows 10 64 bit and Word from Office 365 and the latest update and mine never returned, but wish it would! Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 9:41 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Auto Complete I have Windows 7, 64 bit computer, I E 11 which seems to be misbehaving rather often. And after I downloaded the latest Jaws 18 upgrade, the auto complete feature for Outlook 2016 came back and worked for two or three days, and then disappeared. It hasn't rturned. Did this happen to anyone else? Does anyone know the reason for this? Periodically, Jaws says that I E has stopped working and and I need to end the program. But then it appears to start working again immediately. Is anyone else having this experience? Miriam 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: [JAWS-Users] Auto Complete
Running Windows 10 64 bit and Word from Office 365 and the latest update and mine never returned, but wish it would! Rick -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 9:41 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Auto Complete I have Windows 7, 64 bit computer, I E 11 which seems to be misbehaving rather often. And after I downloaded the latest Jaws 18 upgrade, the auto complete feature for Outlook 2016 came back and worked for two or three days, and then disappeared. It hasn't rturned. Did this happen to anyone else? Does anyone know the reason for this? Periodically, Jaws says that I E has stopped working and and I need to end the program. But then it appears to start working again immediately. Is anyone else having this experience? Miriam 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/
