[JAWS-Users] flash player and websites

2011-01-18 Thread Scott Meyer
Hi the last couple of days whenever I go on a website a audio commercial starts immediately. Is there anyway to stop this short of uninstalling Flash? Regards Scott For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding li

[JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sleep

2011-01-18 Thread Wayne Scott
I know how to unload Jaws from memory, insert F4. How do I put Jaws to sleep? I am using a games program that I need to put Jaws to sleep and then restart it again after I finish the games program. I hope I am making sense. any help would be greatly appreciated. Wayne "A merry heart does go

Re: [JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sleep

2011-01-18 Thread Kimsan
Which version of jaws are you using? -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Scott Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 8:45 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sle

Re: [JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sleep

2011-01-18 Thread Janie Degenshein
Have the program you wish to have in use with jaws asleep then. . . Use insert and 6 which is jaws configuration manager go to options and advanced here you will find the first two settings you desire hope this helps Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO Co-

Re: [JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sleep

2011-01-18 Thread Wayne Scott
I am using Jaws 11. "A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones." - Original Message - From: "Kimsan" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sleep Which version of jaws are you using? -Original Mes

[JAWS-Users] Outlook 2020 question

2011-01-18 Thread FrDoug
Hi everyone, I just started using JAWS 12 and outlook 2010. I seem to be sending attachments automatically. Is there something I need to turn off. I'm anxious to see if this message sends attachment. Can anyone help please. Blessings Doug For answers to frequently asked questions about t

Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2020 question

2011-01-18 Thread Janie Degenshein
I don't see any attachment as I have mine set to tell me that Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: FrDoug Sent: Tuesday, January

Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2020 question

2011-01-18 Thread FrDoug
Thanks I'll try later From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Janie Degenshein Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 12:42 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2020 question I don't see any attach

Re: [JAWS-Users] flash player and websites

2011-01-18 Thread Alan Robbins
Scott, I've noticed this as of yesterday too with one website I visited. Escape didn't work nor did using JAWS key and F3 and listing buttons. Hope somebody has a suggestion Al -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com]

[JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sleep

2011-01-18 Thread Wayne Scott
How does one put Jaws to sleep and then reawaken it? I 'me using Jaws11. I have a game program that I use occasionally. I'm not worried about putting that program to sleep. I am running Vista. "A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones." For answers to frequen

Re: [JAWS-Users] flash player and websites

2011-01-18 Thread Flor Lynch
Flash is ubiquitous these days on the Web, so uninstalling it just because of one Web site doesn't seem a good idea. Move down the page past the flash content. - Original Message - From: "Scott Meyer" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 4:04 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] flash player and

[JAWS-Users] msword 2003

2011-01-18 Thread heather kd5cbl
I have strange issues with msword 2003. I tried to tab once and it won't say 0.5 inches anymore. I don't know how to get that feature to come back. I have repared the program twice and no problems were detected. So when I am writing, I don't know if it is tabbing or not for the knew paragraph

Re: [JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sleep

2011-01-18 Thread Holger Fiallo
?you put window to sleep and not jaws. Make sure you read a bedstory so can sleep well. -Original Message- From: Wayne Scott Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 3:41 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sleep How does one put Jaws to sleep and then

Re: [JAWS-Users] putting Jaws to sleep

2011-01-18 Thread tim
If you use a jaws configuration file to put jaws to sleep while playing that game. When you exit the game jaws will come back normal. To set that up just start the game with jaws running. Now that your in the game do a insert+ 6 and tab to ok. now tab to list and go down to advanced, do a right a

Re: [JAWS-Users] flash player and websites

2011-01-18 Thread tim
Well you can turn it off in the configuration file for jaws. I would use the default file. At 04:27 PM 1/18/2011, you wrote: Scott, I've noticed this as of yesterday too with one website I visited. Escape didn't work nor did using JAWS key and F3 and listing buttons. Hope somebody has a sugge

Re: [JAWS-Users] flash player and websites

2011-01-18 Thread Alan Robbins
Tim, Will this negate it working when I want it to? Al -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of tim Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 5:51 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] flas

Re: [JAWS-Users] flash player and websites

2011-01-18 Thread tim
you will have to turn it back on for sites you want with insert+v. not sure if you can set it up as personal settings for a site. From the docs you should be able to do that, but never got that feature to work ever. At 06:31 PM 1/18/2011, you wrote: Tim, Will this negate it working when I wa

Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2020 question

2011-01-18 Thread Tim
I think this list automatically removes attachments. You should try sending messages to yourself to test this. Tim - Original Message - From: "FrDoug" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 11:58 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2020 question Hi everyone, I just started using JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] msword 2003

2011-01-18 Thread Brian Lee
Hello Heather, Check your JAWS verbosity when in Word 2003 for a Tab Measurement Indication item. Use JAWS key with V and then press the letter T until you find that choice. If it is off then use spacebar to turn on the choice followed by enter key. I am not at a system with JAWS 10 on it but I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2020 question

2011-01-18 Thread David Ferrin
You are correct about attachments. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: "Tim" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2020 question I think

Re: [JAWS-Users] msword 2003

2011-01-18 Thread heather kd5cbl
Ah, thanks for that tip, worked great! Heather - Original Message - From: "Brian Lee" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] msword 2003 Hello Heather, Check your JAWS verbosity when in Word 2003 for a Tab Measurement Indication item. Use JAWS key

[JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT

2011-01-18 Thread Josh
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 yo

Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT

2011-01-18 Thread Melissa
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 compa

Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT

2011-01-18 Thread Ann Byrne
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 Kurz

Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT

2011-01-18 Thread Josh
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 wor

Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT

2011-01-18 Thread Josh
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT

2011-01-18 Thread heather kd5cbl
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" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT What we have been doing

Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT + .RTF Extension?

2011-01-18 Thread Josh
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 an

Re: [JAWS-Users] CONVERTING PPT TO A READABLE FORMAT + .RTFExtension?

2011-01-18 Thread heather kd5cbl
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