Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT
Hello Josh, If you are using Office 2007, here is something I recieved on another email list: alt F, then U, then H. tab twice and then arrow down until it says outline only. then tab to OK. This puts the text into a word document. I use it alot. Hope this helps, Greg W. - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:14 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT +.RTFExtension?
Well, I think my office is a real version, hmmm. You gots me wondering now *LOL*. It came directly from Dell and I had to register it and everything so I would assume it is a real version wouldn't you? It is a Dell Inspiron 1545 running windows XP JAWS 10,11, and 12. - Original Message - From: heather kd5cbl kd5...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 2:01 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT +.RTFExtension? I am not sure about that one! I usually save my ppt as an outline which is RTF format. I was thinking, is you office a real version or a shadowed copy for a school or office which actually is not the whole office sweet? It is like microsoft works or something because I had that problem when I had my computer for school. They did not give us real office sweets. I had to ask them to put MSoffice on my computer. Heather - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT + .RTFExtension? I did see the conversion for .RTF, but for some reason or another and not just with the powerpoints but with any document; I try and save it in a .RTF format and it refuses to take the extension. If I could get the extension and format to take then I would try that. Do you or anyone else have any clues as to why the .RTF file extension will not take? - Original Message - From: heather kd5cbl kd5...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 11:29 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT I remember you used to be able to turn PPT to RTF. I have not done it in a while so not sure if it has changed. Heather - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT What we have been doing and it is on my accomodation plan is the instructors have been having to convert the Powerpoint into a readable format. My Spanish instructor last semester I believe saved the Powerpoints going through the save as option into an outline format which was readable in a word document. I am not quite sure how he accomplished this, but I had no problems with that format and no other assistive tools were necessary. I do not have Kerswell or anything of that nature. - Original Message - From: Melissa jamand...@izoom.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Good evening. I am a student as well, and use PPT's on a routine basis. You have several options; the best option is to scan it using either Kurzweil or Open Book. If you don't have either of those programs, I suggest you have the school help you obtain one. There are cheaper options, from companies such as Nuance, that will allow you to take a PPT file and turn it into a Word file, say, which you can then read. It will do this, maintaining all the layout and graphical information. I can help with steps in any or all of these solutions, please let me know what options are available to you. Warmly, Melissa P.S. It will be important to find a working solution for this issue, as you will encounter power points almost every day. Melissa Riley jamand...@izoom.net riley...@umn.edu -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit
Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT
Greg, Thank you so much for this key combination, looks exactly like my professor did it last semester. To everyone else that assisted on this problem thank you all very much the assistance is always greatly appreciated. - Original Message - From: Greg gwblindm...@gwblindman.org To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 6:36 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Hello Josh, If you are using Office 2007, here is something I recieved on another email list: alt F, then U, then H. tab twice and then arrow down until it says outline only. then tab to OK. This puts the text into a word document. I use it alot. Hope this helps, Greg W. - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:14 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT
Good evening. I am a student as well, and use PPT's on a routine basis. You have several options; the best option is to scan it using either Kurzweil or Open Book. If you don't have either of those programs, I suggest you have the school help you obtain one. There are cheaper options, from companies such as Nuance, that will allow you to take a PPT file and turn it into a Word file, say, which you can then read. It will do this, maintaining all the layout and graphical information. I can help with steps in any or all of these solutions, please let me know what options are available to you. Warmly, Melissa P.S. It will be important to find a working solution for this issue, as you will encounter power points almost every day. Melissa Riley jamand...@izoom.net riley...@umn.edu -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT
Text Pal dby Jamal Mazrui does a great job of converting the text, but I don't recall how well it saves formatting. At 09:36 PM 1/18/2011, you wrote: Good evening. I am a student as well, and use PPT's on a routine basis. You have several options; the best option is to scan it using either Kurzweil or Open Book. If you don't have either of those programs, I suggest you have the school help you obtain one. There are cheaper options, from companies such as Nuance, that will allow you to take a PPT file and turn it into a Word file, say, which you can then read. It will do this, maintaining all the layout and graphical information. I can help with steps in any or all of these solutions, please let me know what options are available to you. Warmly, Melissa P.S. It will be important to find a working solution for this issue, as you will encounter power points almost every day. Melissa Riley jamand...@izoom.net riley...@umn.edu -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT
What we have been doing and it is on my accomodation plan is the instructors have been having to convert the Powerpoint into a readable format. My Spanish instructor last semester I believe saved the Powerpoints going through the save as option into an outline format which was readable in a word document. I am not quite sure how he accomplished this, but I had no problems with that format and no other assistive tools were necessary. I do not have Kerswell or anything of that nature. - Original Message - From: Melissa jamand...@izoom.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Good evening. I am a student as well, and use PPT's on a routine basis. You have several options; the best option is to scan it using either Kurzweil or Open Book. If you don't have either of those programs, I suggest you have the school help you obtain one. There are cheaper options, from companies such as Nuance, that will allow you to take a PPT file and turn it into a Word file, say, which you can then read. It will do this, maintaining all the layout and graphical information. I can help with steps in any or all of these solutions, please let me know what options are available to you. Warmly, Melissa P.S. It will be important to find a working solution for this issue, as you will encounter power points almost every day. Melissa Riley jamand...@izoom.net riley...@umn.edu -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT
I believe if I could get it in a format that Jaws will read I can then copy and paste it into a word document. Where can I get this program? I would really like to find out how that instructor last semester saved his powerpoints into a word format though. However, this program may suffice until the answer is found. Thank you P.S. is this a free program or does it cost? - Original Message - From: Ann Byrne ann...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Text Pal dby Jamal Mazrui does a great job of converting the text, but I don't recall how well it saves formatting. At 09:36 PM 1/18/2011, you wrote: Good evening. I am a student as well, and use PPT's on a routine basis. You have several options; the best option is to scan it using either Kurzweil or Open Book. If you don't have either of those programs, I suggest you have the school help you obtain one. There are cheaper options, from companies such as Nuance, that will allow you to take a PPT file and turn it into a Word file, say, which you can then read. It will do this, maintaining all the layout and graphical information. I can help with steps in any or all of these solutions, please let me know what options are available to you. Warmly, Melissa P.S. It will be important to find a working solution for this issue, as you will encounter power points almost every day. Melissa Riley jamand...@izoom.net riley...@umn.edu -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT
I remember you used to be able to turn PPT to RTF. I have not done it in a while so not sure if it has changed. Heather - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT What we have been doing and it is on my accomodation plan is the instructors have been having to convert the Powerpoint into a readable format. My Spanish instructor last semester I believe saved the Powerpoints going through the save as option into an outline format which was readable in a word document. I am not quite sure how he accomplished this, but I had no problems with that format and no other assistive tools were necessary. I do not have Kerswell or anything of that nature. - Original Message - From: Melissa jamand...@izoom.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Good evening. I am a student as well, and use PPT's on a routine basis. You have several options; the best option is to scan it using either Kurzweil or Open Book. If you don't have either of those programs, I suggest you have the school help you obtain one. There are cheaper options, from companies such as Nuance, that will allow you to take a PPT file and turn it into a Word file, say, which you can then read. It will do this, maintaining all the layout and graphical information. I can help with steps in any or all of these solutions, please let me know what options are available to you. Warmly, Melissa P.S. It will be important to find a working solution for this issue, as you will encounter power points almost every day. Melissa Riley jamand...@izoom.net riley...@umn.edu -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT + .RTF Extension?
I did see the conversion for .RTF, but for some reason or another and not just with the powerpoints but with any document; I try and save it in a .RTF format and it refuses to take the extension. If I could get the extension and format to take then I would try that. Do you or anyone else have any clues as to why the .RTF file extension will not take? - Original Message - From: heather kd5cbl kd5...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 11:29 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT I remember you used to be able to turn PPT to RTF. I have not done it in a while so not sure if it has changed. Heather - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT What we have been doing and it is on my accomodation plan is the instructors have been having to convert the Powerpoint into a readable format. My Spanish instructor last semester I believe saved the Powerpoints going through the save as option into an outline format which was readable in a word document. I am not quite sure how he accomplished this, but I had no problems with that format and no other assistive tools were necessary. I do not have Kerswell or anything of that nature. - Original Message - From: Melissa jamand...@izoom.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Good evening. I am a student as well, and use PPT's on a routine basis. You have several options; the best option is to scan it using either Kurzweil or Open Book. If you don't have either of those programs, I suggest you have the school help you obtain one. There are cheaper options, from companies such as Nuance, that will allow you to take a PPT file and turn it into a Word file, say, which you can then read. It will do this, maintaining all the layout and graphical information. I can help with steps in any or all of these solutions, please let me know what options are available to you. Warmly, Melissa P.S. It will be important to find a working solution for this issue, as you will encounter power points almost every day. Melissa Riley jamand...@izoom.net riley...@umn.edu -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT + .RTFExtension?
I am not sure about that one! I usually save my ppt as an outline which is RTF format. I was thinking, is you office a real version or a shadowed copy for a school or office which actually is not the whole office sweet? It is like microsoft works or something because I had that problem when I had my computer for school. They did not give us real office sweets. I had to ask them to put MSoffice on my computer. Heather - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT + .RTFExtension? I did see the conversion for .RTF, but for some reason or another and not just with the powerpoints but with any document; I try and save it in a .RTF format and it refuses to take the extension. If I could get the extension and format to take then I would try that. Do you or anyone else have any clues as to why the .RTF file extension will not take? - Original Message - From: heather kd5cbl kd5...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 11:29 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT I remember you used to be able to turn PPT to RTF. I have not done it in a while so not sure if it has changed. Heather - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT What we have been doing and it is on my accomodation plan is the instructors have been having to convert the Powerpoint into a readable format. My Spanish instructor last semester I believe saved the Powerpoints going through the save as option into an outline format which was readable in a word document. I am not quite sure how he accomplished this, but I had no problems with that format and no other assistive tools were necessary. I do not have Kerswell or anything of that nature. - Original Message - From: Melissa jamand...@izoom.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Good evening. I am a student as well, and use PPT's on a routine basis. You have several options; the best option is to scan it using either Kurzweil or Open Book. If you don't have either of those programs, I suggest you have the school help you obtain one. There are cheaper options, from companies such as Nuance, that will allow you to take a PPT file and turn it into a Word file, say, which you can then read. It will do this, maintaining all the layout and graphical information. I can help with steps in any or all of these solutions, please let me know what options are available to you. Warmly, Melissa P.S. It will be important to find a working solution for this issue, as you will encounter power points almost every day. Melissa Riley jamand...@izoom.net riley...@umn.edu -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT Friends, I am currently back in school and have encountered a problem with a powerpoint. This Powerpoint is not being recognized by Jaws and I cannot figure out how to convert it, if there is a way to convert it. If anyone knows how to convert Powerpoints into a format that Jaws will read can you please assist? The assistance will be greatly appreciated. P.S. If the conversion steps will need sighted assistance please indicate. My instructor is willing to convert it, but she is not certain as to how to go about the conversion either. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
