Re: [JAWS-Users] ogg file

2014-08-14 Thread Mike Boyd
Try Switch Sound File Converter from www.nch software.com. The program can be used free for home use, and does a great job. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Holger Fiallo Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 1:21 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] keeping data in a excel 2013 cell

2014-08-14 Thread Mike Boyd
Leonard, Select the first cell in the column that you want to adjust, like A1. Open the Home tab, then arrow down to the Cells submenu, and press enter. Now, arrow down to Format..., and press enter on this. Arrow down in the resulting menu and select Autofit Column Width. This will make the

Re: [JAWS-Users] finding my os

2014-08-14 Thread Mike Boyd
Tom, If you are using a Windows based computer, press the Windows key + R to open the run dialogue. Then type winver into the box and press enter. the version of Windows that you are running will be shown. By the way, I tried to send you the installation file for Firefox 31, to the email

Re: [JAWS-Users] finding my os

2014-08-14 Thread Tom
thank you, insert + b was terrific -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:23 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] finding my os In that window review the screen with your JAWS cursor and you will find the information you

Re: [JAWS-Users] another jaws question

2014-08-14 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jamie, Below are various notes I've saved for identifying colors. See if 1 of them will help: From: Steve Use your skim reading tool. You first want to define a skim reading tool (control-shift-Jaws Key-Down arrow). You have four radio buttons, select the bottom one which is color and

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 14 reading e-mail

2014-08-14 Thread Rose Combs
You will have to go to the quick setting menu and tell it to read them, it defaults to don't read them on every version. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Liuda Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 1:51 PM To: Jaws Users

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 14 reading e-mail

2014-08-14 Thread Mike B.
Hi Liuda, Press, Insert + V, for quick settings, arrow down to, Messages automatically read, check this box, tab to, okay, press enter. HTH Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: Rose Combs To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] [EXTERNAL] Problem with games

2014-08-14 Thread Baracco, Andrew W
Is it saying to install or enable? I would think that unless you have an ancient computer, it should already be installed, but perhaps not enabled. In IE, go to internet options, and Active X should be under the advanced tab. Make sure that the enable checkbox is checked. Andy -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem with games

2014-08-14 Thread Arianna Calesso
Thanks. I finally have the games working. Arianna - Original Message - From: TheHangMan jorgethehang...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem with games Hi, I remember downloading it from the

Re: [JAWS-Users] [EXTERNAL] Problem with games

2014-08-14 Thread Arianna Calesso
Andy, I did finally get those games to work, but I'll check out IE options and make sure active x is enabled. Since they are working, though, it must be functioning. Arianna - Original Message - From: Baracco, Andrew W andrew.bara...@va.gov To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent:

[JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14

2014-08-14 Thread Arianna Calesso
I'm setting up a laptop for someone and originally had it set to echo words when typing. Now when I try to set it to echo characters and words it refuses to change. Any suggestions? Arianna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] keeping data in a excel 2013 cell

2014-08-14 Thread Annette Carr
When using the column auto fit feature, be aware that this could cause the width of your total data area be too wide to fit on a page. Depending on the width changing your paper layout to landscape instead of portrait might solve the problem. If this does not, the columns that do not fit on the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Is there a Spam Blocker program that works well with JAWS?

2014-08-14 Thread TheHangMan
Hi Joe, Are you usin Outlook? I don't get one bit of spam. I have used 2003, 2007, and I am using 2010 and 2013 Outlook. I'm a little late on this tread, but your problem sounded serious. HTH, Jorge -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14

2014-08-14 Thread Janie Degenshein
the quick keystroke is insert and the number 2 on the number row it will cycle through the choices good luck -Original Message- From: Arianna Calesso Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:28 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14

2014-08-14 Thread Arianna Calesso
Janie, Strange but true, I have it set to characters and words everywhere and still it will only echo back words. Even when I use insert 2 on the numbers row, it won't change. Arianna - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

[JAWS-Users] automatic maintence

2014-08-14 Thread anna vimini
when you run the automatic maintenance manually how long should it take? thanks in advance For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14

2014-08-14 Thread Janie Degenshein
Wow so the other two places are set to characters/words and it still does not give you that when typing? -Original Message- From: Arianna Calesso Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:41 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14

2014-08-14 Thread Arianna Calesso
Yep, that's how it is. I think I'm just going to reinstall JAWS 14 and do the settings in the JAWS startup settings. - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14

2014-08-14 Thread Janie Degenshein
Before that why not try the start up wizard first? -Original Message- From: Arianna Calesso Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:58 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14 Yep, that's how it is. I think I'm just

Re: [JAWS-Users] Is there a Spam Blocker program that works well with JAWS?

2014-08-14 Thread Jo Luland
Hi George, No, I'm not using Outlook. I have considered that. I'm using Windows Live Mail. If I can't eliminate this problem, I'll probably switch to Outlook. Thanks for the suggestion. Jo -- From: TheHangMan jorgethehang...@gmail.com Sent:

[JAWS-Users] Open office

2014-08-14 Thread LeDon
Can someone tell me if open office is jaws accessible? Thank you for your help. LeDon Inside of every old person is a young person saying, what the hell happened! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Is there a Spam Blocker program that works well with JAWS?

2014-08-14 Thread Jo Luland
Hi again, Sorry for addressing you by the wrong name. Again, thanks for responding. Jo -- From: TheHangMan jorgethehang...@gmail.com Sent: August 14, 2014 11:57 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Is there a Spam Blocker

[JAWS-Users] firefox and virtual cursor

2014-08-14 Thread Robert Doc Wright
The virtual cursor is not working in firefox for me. I'm running jaws 14 and firefox 31.0. Is there a way to show you what my settings are in the advance section of firefox? If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? For answers to frequently

[JAWS-Users] Google Sheets and Jaws question

2014-08-14 Thread Cristóbal
Hello list, I’ve been playing around with Google Sheets to collaborate with some other folks in real time and surprisingly enough, accessibility with Jaws is actually decent. The iOS app is even pretty good, but that’s for another list. Anyway, I’m still familiarizing myself with the various

Re: [JAWS-Users] Google Sheets and Jaws question

2014-08-14 Thread LeDon
What are google sheets? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Cristóbal Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:30 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Google Sheets and Jaws question Hello list, I’ve

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14

2014-08-14 Thread Arianna Calesso
I would have done that, but I don't know how to get to it. Is there a keystroke for it? I have some knowledge, but I wish I had more sometimes. Arianna - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14

2014-08-14 Thread Janie Degenshein
sure Here it is alt h, then z tab through and the third tab or so is your selection -Original Message- From: Arianna Calesso Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 3:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14 I would have

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14

2014-08-14 Thread Mario Brusco
startup wizard= alt+h then z. - Original Message - From: Arianna Calesso acale...@centurylink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to change typing echo in Jaws 14 I would have done that, but I don't know how to

[JAWS-Users] need screen layout information to enter into safe mode using windows 7 home premium

2014-08-14 Thread Jacques
Hi Listers: I want to get into Safe Mode to scan for viruses on my windows 7 home premium computer. I use jaws 11 but I understand that Jaws interferes with actions taken in Safe Mode so what do I need to do with my Jaws 11 program in this instance? Part two of safe mode question: What screen

Re: [JAWS-Users] Google Sheets and Jaws question

2014-08-14 Thread Cristóbal
Googles version of spreadsheets. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of LeDon Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:52 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Google Sheets and Jaws question What are

[JAWS-Users] questions I need answered for my job

2014-08-14 Thread Jamie Prater
how do you make the sign for euros and pounds using jaws on a system with U.S. English and windows 7 and word 2010? Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] question about something I need to know for a job

2014-08-14 Thread Jamie Prater
Hi, all, I have another jaws question. How do you make jaws read the colors of text on a webpage or other place? I used to know but haven't used it in several years and forgot. I'm doing a little work for an online company that needs me to be able to distinguish between colors in their online

[JAWS-Users] job question with jaws

2014-08-14 Thread Jamie Prater
Hi, all, since I had been on a weird bounce status, I've sent several questions again. I'm working at home for a transcription company for general transcription and may work for another. I also need information from those of you who work at home to know what you do and how jaws works with it as

Re: [JAWS-Users] Open office

2014-08-14 Thread Russ Breitenstein
Yes, it works very well with Jaws. Take care, Russ On 8/14/2014 1:17 PM, LeDon wrote: Can someone tell me if open office is jaws accessible? Thank you for your help. LeDon Inside of every old person is a young person saying, what the hell happened! For answers to frequently asked

Re: [JAWS-Users] questions I need answered for my job

2014-08-14 Thread Trish
Press insert 4 down arrow to you find it. that's what that Jim guy said the other day - Original Message - From: Jamie Prater To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 3:42 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] questions I need answered for my job how do you

Re: [JAWS-Users] questions I need answered for my job

2014-08-14 Thread Cristóbal
I'm sure there has to be a numpad combination, but I don’t' know it off hand. You can as an option use the insert+4 command to bring the dialog box of oddball symbols and select either one from there. They both appear as options. I’m sure someone will be able to provide the corresponding ascii

[JAWS-Users] jaws and education

2014-08-14 Thread Jamie Prater
Hi, all, I am looking at educational opportunities to use with jaws. I'm interested in Christian Bible college, correspondence schools other than Hadley, and self study materials to help learn skills for general transcription. Can anybody recommend sites and software relating to these things that

Re: [JAWS-Users] questions I need answered for my job

2014-08-14 Thread Jamie Prater
Thanks. I missed peoples' answers as I wasn't getting list mail. Have a blessed day. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 3:47 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

[JAWS-Users] missed answers you all gave to my questions the other day

2014-08-14 Thread Jamie Prater
Hi, all, please be patient and thanks in advance. I wasn't getting email from this list and haven't for weeks and had hoped I would get some if I posted. I had been bounced for some unexplained reason and couldn't get unbounced or reset by myself. I still haven't gotten many answers so thanks and

Re: [JAWS-Users] need screen layout information to enter into safe mode using windows 7 home premium

2014-08-14 Thread TheHangMan
Hi, Done that a couple times, While the computer is booting up, press the F8 key rapidly. When, the safe mode screen pops up jaws is not working at this time. Jaws will only start up on a regular start up, not on safe mode. If, it did not work, do it again. The options I use was install and

Re: [JAWS-Users] word document, and headings

2014-08-14 Thread TheHangMan
Pattie, I read the tread, I just know you pressed the delete key. Also, shift + down arrow selects too. Jorge -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Patti Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 7:26

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internal wireless switch

2014-08-14 Thread TheHangMan
Hi, Thanks to all that help, But I contacted MSA and the problem was the internal wireless adapter drive went dad. He downloaded a new one and restarted the laptop. He also check my router that it was working correctly. MSA did an awesome job and save me money on a repair.

[JAWS-Users] Automatic Maintenance

2014-08-14 Thread Michele Thredgold
Hi everyone. I've just seen a couple of postings on this topic. Can someone tell me a little more about it? Is this automatic maintenance a tool within the JAWS program or is it referring to the Windows OS? How do I set it up for the best functionality with Windows 7 and JAWS 15? Thanks

Re: [JAWS-Users] need screen layout information to enter into safemode using windows 7 home premium

2014-08-14 Thread raaju
Hello, though I don't have much knowledge to computer technology, but what I've gather and implementing on my computer as well, in order to enable screen reader in safe mode, you first need to enable audio driver in safe mode. But again due to inavailability of display driver, jaws can't be run as

Re: [JAWS-Users] missed answers you all gave to my questions the otherday

2014-08-14 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jamie, You'll have to repost your questions. I for 1 didn't save the questions you asked so please repost them. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: Jamie Prater To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 1:56 PM