[Blind-Computing] List Guidelines Reminder

2012-09-01 Thread Moderator
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Re: [Blind-Computing] win7 and winamp

2012-09-01 Thread anthony tom
And strange, I can't get mine to play wma files. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lois Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 4:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] win7 and

[Blind-Computing] adding amounts in cell columns

2012-09-01 Thread Tom
can anyone tell me how to find the sum of numbers in cells in a column? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] adding amounts in cell columns

2012-09-01 Thread Norman King
Hi. Select the cells you want to add and press alt = -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 4:02 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing]

Re: [Blind-Computing] adding amounts in cell columns

2012-09-01 Thread Trish
try, pressing, alt key and the equals key, and accept the default of cells within a column, (A:1-C:1) this is just an example, put your cursor in the last cell below last number of the column, then press the alt equal key and enter on the coordiances given, Excel knows what your wanting to do,

Re: [Blind-Computing] adding amounts in cell columns

2012-09-01 Thread Lauren Simmons
HI, Quick step by step open a blank worksheet type 1 2 3 4 5 in first 5 cells of the first column. Place focus on the cell beneath 5. Press Alt + = then press enter. Your answer will be 6. This works vertically and horizontally. LS - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] adding amounts in cell columns

2012-09-01 Thread Trish
yeah, isn't that what I said? lol - Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] adding amounts in cell columns HI, Quick step by step open a blank

[Blind-Computing] Great shortcut!

2012-09-01 Thread Cliff Smales
I tried that keystroke command, (alt+=), and I think it's really great. I do a lot of statistical work, as I am the statistician for the two bowling leagues I bowl with. My work will go a lot faster, now. Many thanks. Cliff Smales For answers to frequently asked questions about this

Re: [Blind-Computing] adding amounts in cell columns

2012-09-01 Thread Lauren Simmons
Hi Trish, Yes, but I just wanted to clarify your ideas a bit more in order to make them a bit more comprehendible for those who whiz through their email. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 01,

Re: [Blind-Computing] adding amounts in cell columns

2012-09-01 Thread William Gallik
I hope I'm not over simplifying the question here, but the formula for adding the values in, for example, Column C, Cells 2 thru 8 is: =SUM(C2:C8) It doesn't much matter which cell you place this formula in, but I personally like to enter it in the immediate previous cell (C1) or the

Re: [Blind-Computing] adding amounts in cell columns

2012-09-01 Thread Pedro Romero
Hello William, Regarding your example, how does one insert those additional rows above C9? Pete For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Great shortcut!

2012-09-01 Thread Don Marang
Additionally, did you realize that the sum of all of the selected cells is displayed in the status bar? This allows quick calculations on the fly without even needing a formula! With JAWS, it can be read by pressing Insert + PageDown. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator -