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moderated Re: jaws help with game programs

JM Casey
 

I think it still can – speech on demand and no speech can be set to be the “off” state of the toggle. There is a setting for it in settings centre. I use no-speech a lot since I mostly use a braille display.

 

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Randy Barnett
Sent: September 29, 2020 12:49 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: jaws help with game programs

 

open the game then press insert plus space then s to toggle speech to on demand. this will silence Jaws during the game. they have changed this since I used it last and I think it will  talk if you do a jaws specific key combo. In the past it just silenced Jaws totally

 

Jerry hathaway wrote:

I use to have jaws turned off when I was playing games from kitchen games, but updating jaws this setting is no longer working. Can somebody please let me know how to have this setting work again to have jaws turn off when I am playing games that have their own sounds attached to them. Thank you for your help with this inquary.

Jerry

 
moderated Re: jaws help with game programs

Randy Barnett
 

open the game then press insert plus space then s to toggle speech to on demand. this will silence Jaws during the game. they have changed this since I used it last and I think it will  talk if you do a jaws specific key combo. In the past it just silenced Jaws totally


Jerry hathaway wrote:

I use to have jaws turned off when I was playing games from kitchen games, but updating jaws this setting is no longer working. Can somebody please let me know how to have this setting work again to have jaws turn off when I am playing games that have their own sounds attached to them. Thank you for your help with this inquary.
Jerry
 
moderated Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

CathyAnne Murtha
 

Can you launch the application by pressing ENTER on it after step 3?

Make sure it’s a valid shortcut.

CathyAnne

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Access Technology Institute
www.blind.training
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(520) 955-6611

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CEO
Access Technology Institute, LLC
www.blind.training
cathy@...
Phone: (520) 955-6611



On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 9:35 PM -0700, "Randy Barnett" <blindmansbluff09@...> wrote:

OK, Just open the start menu and go to the programs and press shifgt plus F10 and then arrow to send to then arrow to send to desktop. This will place a shortcut on the desktop without messing around in files. If as sometimes happens in wildows 10 you dont get the option to send to then you will have to click open location then at that point copy and paste the shortcut to the desktop.

On 9/28/2020 7:42 PM, Tom Behler wrote:

Cathyanne:

 

Unfortunately, that did not work for me.

 

In other words, I got the same results;  the shortcut shows up on the desktop, but nothing happens when I highlight it and press enter on it.

 

If you or any others have more suggestions, I’ll give them a try.

 

Tom Behler

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of CathyAnne Murtha
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 10:33 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io; jfw list <jfw@groups.io>
Subject: Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

 

You are creating a shortcut to a shortcut.

 

Follow your steps through number 3.

 

Copy the shortcut, CTRL-C.

 

Focus on the Desktop, WINDOWS KEY-D.

 

Paste the shortcut, CTRL-V.

 

That should fix your issue.

 

CathyAnne

 

---

CathyAnne Murtha

Access Technology Institute

(520) 955-6611

 

CathyAnne Murtha

CEO

Access Technology Institute, LLC

Phone: (520) 955-6611



On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 7:28 PM -0700, "Tom Behler" <tombehler@...> wrote:

Hello, everyone.

 

I’m trying to put a shortcut on the desktop for a new program I’ve just installed onto my Windows 10 PC, but can’t get the shortcut to work.  The shortcut appears on the desktop, but when I hit enter on it, nothing happens.

 

What am I missing?

 

Here are the instructions I used to create the desktop shortcut:

 

  1. Press the windows key and search for the program.
  2. When you find the program, do not press  enter, press the context key or shift F10.
  3. Press enter on the open fie location option. The cursor is in the location of the executable file.
  4. Press the context key or shift F10 again on the file.
  5. Arrow to the send to submenu. Shortcut N.
  6. Select the desktop create shortcut from this submenu, short cut D.
  7. Check the desktop for the new shortcut.

 

 

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Tom Behler

 

 
moderated jaws help with game programs

Jerry hathaway
 

I use to have jaws turned off when I was playing games from kitchen games, but updating jaws this setting is no longer working. Can somebody please let me know how to have this setting work again to have jaws turn off when I am playing games that have their own sounds attached to them. Thank you for your help with this inquary.
Jerry
 
moderated Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

Randy Barnett
 

OK, Just open the start menu and go to the programs and press shifgt plus F10 and then arrow to send to then arrow to send to desktop. This will place a shortcut on the desktop without messing around in files. If as sometimes happens in wildows 10 you dont get the option to send to then you will have to click open location then at that point copy and paste the shortcut to the desktop.

On 9/28/2020 7:42 PM, Tom Behler wrote:

Cathyanne:

 

Unfortunately, that did not work for me.

 

In other words, I got the same results;  the shortcut shows up on the desktop, but nothing happens when I highlight it and press enter on it.

 

If you or any others have more suggestions, I’ll give them a try.

 

Tom Behler

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of CathyAnne Murtha
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 10:33 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io; jfw list <jfw@groups.io>
Subject: Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

 

You are creating a shortcut to a shortcut.

 

Follow your steps through number 3.

 

Copy the shortcut, CTRL-C.

 

Focus on the Desktop, WINDOWS KEY-D.

 

Paste the shortcut, CTRL-V.

 

That should fix your issue.

 

CathyAnne

 

---

CathyAnne Murtha

Access Technology Institute

(520) 955-6611

 

CathyAnne Murtha

CEO

Access Technology Institute, LLC

Phone: (520) 955-6611



On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 7:28 PM -0700, "Tom Behler" <tombehler@...> wrote:

Hello, everyone.

 

I’m trying to put a shortcut on the desktop for a new program I’ve just installed onto my Windows 10 PC, but can’t get the shortcut to work.  The shortcut appears on the desktop, but when I hit enter on it, nothing happens.

 

What am I missing?

 

Here are the instructions I used to create the desktop shortcut:

 

  1. Press the windows key and search for the program.
  2. When you find the program, do not press  enter, press the context key or shift F10.
  3. Press enter on the open fie location option. The cursor is in the location of the executable file.
  4. Press the context key or shift F10 again on the file.
  5. Arrow to the send to submenu. Shortcut N.
  6. Select the desktop create shortcut from this submenu, short cut D.
  7. Check the desktop for the new shortcut.

 

 

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Tom Behler

 

 
moderated Re: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

Randy Barnett
 

Sorry forgot to say I have never had to use a PC to setup an echo. You can use the alexia.amazon.com webpage to do it but the Phone apps are the mainstream way of setting them up.

On 9/28/2020 5:39 PM, James Malone wrote:

I had know problem setting mine up. The speaker will give you a network setting from Amazon. You need to open that connection, then change it there to your network name. It will be numbers, but can’t remember the numbers off hand. This must be done from the computer.

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gudrun Brunot
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 5:35 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

 

Tim: There are several ways in which to get stuck while you set up an Echo Dot. the best way, I have found, is to call Amazon’s disability line: (888) 283-1678. That got me through no problem, Nd I’ve set up two with their assistance.

 

Gudrun

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tim Ford
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 12:58 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

 

Hello Listers,

 

I just received an early Christmas present from a dear friend, an Echo Dot.  I know this is a bit off-topic for this list, but I am hoping someone has instructions so I can set it up?  Also, any set of commands I can perform after setup.  Thanks!

 

Tim Ford
moderated Re: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

Randy Barnett
 

I have never got stuck setting up an ehco device useing the IOS app. It has even got easier than ever.

On 9/28/2020 5:39 PM, James Malone wrote:

I had know problem setting mine up. The speaker will give you a network setting from Amazon. You need to open that connection, then change it there to your network name. It will be numbers, but can’t remember the numbers off hand. This must be done from the computer.

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gudrun Brunot
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 5:35 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

 

Tim: There are several ways in which to get stuck while you set up an Echo Dot. the best way, I have found, is to call Amazon’s disability line: (888) 283-1678. That got me through no problem, Nd I’ve set up two with their assistance.

 

Gudrun

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tim Ford
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 12:58 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

 

Hello Listers,

 

I just received an early Christmas present from a dear friend, an Echo Dot.  I know this is a bit off-topic for this list, but I am hoping someone has instructions so I can set it up?  Also, any set of commands I can perform after setup.  Thanks!

 

Tim Ford
moderated Re: Edge browser and favorites

Randy Barnett
 

Yes, 2 of the most useful tools are mostly useless for us... I really dont understand why it is so hard to make Favorites and History easy to use. first letter navigation and a file tree is all it would take. Not multiple list boxes that dont work unless you do 2 or 3 work arounds and jumping from box to box is stupid.


On 9/28/2020 5:21 PM, Gudrun Brunot wrote:

Klaus: Sorry, but I may be responding way too late for this to be of use to you, but here goes:

 

I understand where you’re coming from, and I have my own method for maintaining my favorites as a navigable folder structure on my desktop—‘cause that’s precisely where I want them and nowhere else if I can help it:

 

Say I find something with Chrome, and I want it in my trusty old favorites structure. I hit alt-d to go to the address bar. Control-c to copy. Now, I fire up my little old, out-of-date Internet Explorer. Most of the times, it will still open. I hit control-o to open. Paste in my URL; hit enter. Again, more often than not, The website opens. I don’t care if it opens sluggishly, as long as it opens. Now, I use the same old IE command to add to favorites. There you go. Yes, it’s cumbersome, but I just can’t get to feeling at home in that Chrome favorites management deal. My default browser is, for the time being, Google Chrome, and that’s how the URL will open. It’s just that I have my comfortable structure with logically organized links in folders, or in second-level subfolders under first-level parent folders. It’s part of my organizational file system, and it’s so established that I just want to keep it that way, no matter how crazy it may seem.

 

Cheers,

 

 

 

Gudrun

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Klaus Vielhauer
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:00 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Edge browser and favorites

 

Hello Brian,

 

tried the approach via the favorites manager - still quite cumbersome.

It seems to me that longterm maintaining the IE favorites file on the desktop is much more efficient:

I will still save the favorite in the Edge Browser with Control + d

Additionally however - and this is certainly more work

1. Go with control + l and copy the web address of the page in Edce

2. Open the IE favorites on the desktop

3. create new shortcut with the application menue.

After this I have the convienience of handling all subsequent accesses with keyboard searches etc from the desktop file.

Klaus

 

On 7/6/2020 4:58 PM, Brian Vogel wrote:

Now that NVDA is reinstalled, I find that I can't use first letter navigation in Favorites manager.  It's much faster to use the search feature to limit what shows up in the right side pane.  

It's very, very much like file explorer in layout, and if you know what you're looking for a couple of characters in the search box tends to really cut down on what's available in the actual favorites list in the right pane.

--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 1909, Build 18363  

The purpose of education is not to validate ignorance but to overcome it.
       ~ Lawrence Krauss
moderated Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

Brian Vogel
 

Adding Desktop Shortcuts Under Windows 10
--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041  

The purpose of education is not to validate ignorance but to overcome it.
       ~ Lawrence Krauss
moderated Re: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

James Malone
 

I had know problem setting mine up. The speaker will give you a network setting from Amazon. You need to open that connection, then change it there to your network name. It will be numbers, but can’t remember the numbers off hand. This must be done from the computer.

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gudrun Brunot
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 5:35 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

 

Tim: There are several ways in which to get stuck while you set up an Echo Dot. the best way, I have found, is to call Amazon’s disability line: (888) 283-1678. That got me through no problem, Nd I’ve set up two with their assistance.

 

Gudrun

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tim Ford
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 12:58 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

 

Hello Listers,

 

I just received an early Christmas present from a dear friend, an Echo Dot.  I know this is a bit off-topic for this list, but I am hoping someone has instructions so I can set it up?  Also, any set of commands I can perform after setup.  Thanks!

 

Tim Ford
moderated Re: Edge browser and favorites

Gudrun Brunot
 

Klaus: Sorry, but I may be responding way too late for this to be of use to you, but here goes:

 

I understand where you’re coming from, and I have my own method for maintaining my favorites as a navigable folder structure on my desktop—‘cause that’s precisely where I want them and nowhere else if I can help it:

 

Say I find something with Chrome, and I want it in my trusty old favorites structure. I hit alt-d to go to the address bar. Control-c to copy. Now, I fire up my little old, out-of-date Internet Explorer. Most of the times, it will still open. I hit control-o to open. Paste in my URL; hit enter. Again, more often than not, The website opens. I don’t care if it opens sluggishly, as long as it opens. Now, I use the same old IE command to add to favorites. There you go. Yes, it’s cumbersome, but I just can’t get to feeling at home in that Chrome favorites management deal. My default browser is, for the time being, Google Chrome, and that’s how the URL will open. It’s just that I have my comfortable structure with logically organized links in folders, or in second-level subfolders under first-level parent folders. It’s part of my organizational file system, and it’s so established that I just want to keep it that way, no matter how crazy it may seem.

 

Cheers,

 

 

 

Gudrun

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Klaus Vielhauer
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 1:00 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Edge browser and favorites

 

Hello Brian,

 

tried the approach via the favorites manager - still quite cumbersome.

It seems to me that longterm maintaining the IE favorites file on the desktop is much more efficient:

I will still save the favorite in the Edge Browser with Control + d

Additionally however - and this is certainly more work

1. Go with control + l and copy the web address of the page in Edce

2. Open the IE favorites on the desktop

3. create new shortcut with the application menue.

After this I have the convienience of handling all subsequent accesses with keyboard searches etc from the desktop file.

Klaus

 

On 7/6/2020 4:58 PM, Brian Vogel wrote:

Now that NVDA is reinstalled, I find that I can't use first letter navigation in Favorites manager.  It's much faster to use the search feature to limit what shows up in the right side pane.  

It's very, very much like file explorer in layout, and if you know what you're looking for a couple of characters in the search box tends to really cut down on what's available in the actual favorites list in the right pane.

--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 1909, Build 18363  

The purpose of education is not to validate ignorance but to overcome it.
       ~ Lawrence Krauss
moderated Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

JM Casey
 

Tom,

Find the location of the actual programme on your computer (not the shortcut), and see if that runs

Will probably be installed in c:\program files or c:\program files (x86)

If you examine the file properties of the short-cut (alt-enter on the shortcut) it will tell you where the programme location  and executable filename is.

If you use the “run” command you should just be able to type in that name and if the programme doesn’t run still – you know the problem isn’t with the shortcut.

 

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: September 28, 2020 10:42 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

 

Cathyanne:

 

Unfortunately, that did not work for me.

 

In other words, I got the same results;  the shortcut shows up on the desktop, but nothing happens when I highlight it and press enter on it.

 

If you or any others have more suggestions, I’ll give them a try.

 

Tom Behler

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of CathyAnne Murtha
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 10:33 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io; jfw list <jfw@groups.io>
Subject: Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

 

You are creating a shortcut to a shortcut.

 

Follow your steps through number 3.

 

Copy the shortcut, CTRL-C.

 

Focus on the Desktop, WINDOWS KEY-D.

 

Paste the shortcut, CTRL-V.

 

That should fix your issue.

 

CathyAnne

 

---

CathyAnne Murtha

Access Technology Institute

(520) 955-6611

 

CathyAnne Murtha

CEO

Access Technology Institute, LLC

Phone: (520) 955-6611

 

On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 7:28 PM -0700, "Tom Behler" <tombehler@...> wrote:

Hello, everyone.

 

I’m trying to put a shortcut on the desktop for a new program I’ve just installed onto my Windows 10 PC, but can’t get the shortcut to work.  The shortcut appears on the desktop, but when I hit enter on it, nothing happens.

 

What am I missing?

 

Here are the instructions I used to create the desktop shortcut:

 

  1. Press the windows key and search for the program.
  2. When you find the program, do not press  enter, press the context key or shift F10.
  3. Press enter on the open fie location option. The cursor is in the location of the executable file.
  4. Press the context key or shift F10 again on the file.
  5. Arrow to the send to submenu. Shortcut N.
  6. Select the desktop create shortcut from this submenu, short cut D.
  7. Check the desktop for the new shortcut.

 

 

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Tom Behler

 

 
moderated Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

Tom Behler
 

Cathyanne:

 

Unfortunately, that did not work for me.

 

In other words, I got the same results;  the shortcut shows up on the desktop, but nothing happens when I highlight it and press enter on it.

 

If you or any others have more suggestions, I’ll give them a try.

 

Tom Behler

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of CathyAnne Murtha
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 10:33 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io; jfw list <jfw@groups.io>
Subject: Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

 

You are creating a shortcut to a shortcut.

 

Follow your steps through number 3.

 

Copy the shortcut, CTRL-C.

 

Focus on the Desktop, WINDOWS KEY-D.

 

Paste the shortcut, CTRL-V.

 

That should fix your issue.

 

CathyAnne

 

---

CathyAnne Murtha

Access Technology Institute

(520) 955-6611

 

CathyAnne Murtha

CEO

Access Technology Institute, LLC

Phone: (520) 955-6611



On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 7:28 PM -0700, "Tom Behler" <tombehler@...> wrote:

Hello, everyone.

 

I’m trying to put a shortcut on the desktop for a new program I’ve just installed onto my Windows 10 PC, but can’t get the shortcut to work.  The shortcut appears on the desktop, but when I hit enter on it, nothing happens.

 

What am I missing?

 

Here are the instructions I used to create the desktop shortcut:

 

  1. Press the windows key and search for the program.
  2. When you find the program, do not press  enter, press the context key or shift F10.
  3. Press enter on the open fie location option. The cursor is in the location of the executable file.
  4. Press the context key or shift F10 again on the file.
  5. Arrow to the send to submenu. Shortcut N.
  6. Select the desktop create shortcut from this submenu, short cut D.
  7. Check the desktop for the new shortcut.

 

 

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Tom Behler

 

 
moderated Re: Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

CathyAnne Murtha
 

You are creating a shortcut to a shortcut.

Follow your steps through number 3.

Copy the shortcut, CTRL-C.

Focus on the Desktop, WINDOWS KEY-D.

Paste the shortcut, CTRL-V.

That should fix your issue.

CathyAnne

---
CathyAnne Murtha
Access Technology Institute
www.blind.training
cathy@...
(520) 955-6611

CathyAnne Murtha
CEO
Access Technology Institute, LLC
www.blind.training
cathy@...
Phone: (520) 955-6611



On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 7:28 PM -0700, "Tom Behler" <tombehler@...> wrote:

Hello, everyone.

 

I’m trying to put a shortcut on the desktop for a new program I’ve just installed onto my Windows 10 PC, but can’t get the shortcut to work.  The shortcut appears on the desktop, but when I hit enter on it, nothing happens.

 

What am I missing?

 

Here are the instructions I used to create the desktop shortcut:

 

  1. Press the windows key and search for the program.
  2. When you find the program, do not press  enter, press the context key or shift F10.
  3. Press enter on the open fie location option. The cursor is in the location of the executable file.
  4. Press the context key or shift F10 again on the file.
  5. Arrow to the send to submenu. Shortcut N.
  6. Select the desktop create shortcut from this submenu, short cut D.
  7. Check the desktop for the new shortcut.

 

 

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Tom Behler

 

 
moderated Having Trouble With Desktop Shortcut For Newly-Installed Program

Tom Behler
 

Hello, everyone.

 

I’m trying to put a shortcut on the desktop for a new program I’ve just installed onto my Windows 10 PC, but can’t get the shortcut to work.  The shortcut appears on the desktop, but when I hit enter on it, nothing happens.

 

What am I missing?

 

Here are the instructions I used to create the desktop shortcut:

 

  1. Press the windows key and search for the program.
  2. When you find the program, do not press  enter, press the context key or shift F10.
  3. Press enter on the open fie location option. The cursor is in the location of the executable file.
  4. Press the context key or shift F10 again on the file.
  5. Arrow to the send to submenu. Shortcut N.
  6. Select the desktop create shortcut from this submenu, short cut D.
  7. Check the desktop for the new shortcut.

 

 

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Tom Behler

 

 
moderated Re: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

Gudrun Brunot
 

Tim: There are several ways in which to get stuck while you set up an Echo Dot. the best way, I have found, is to call Amazon’s disability line: (888) 283-1678. That got me through no problem, Nd I’ve set up two with their assistance.

 

Gudrun

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tim Ford
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 12:58 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Accessibility of Amazon Echo Dot?

 

Hello Listers,

 

I just received an early Christmas present from a dear friend, an Echo Dot.  I know this is a bit off-topic for this list, but I am hoping someone has instructions so I can set it up?  Also, any set of commands I can perform after setup.  Thanks!

 

Tim Ford
moderated Problem with Outlook 2016 calendar

kevin meyers
 

 

Hello, I use the most recent versions of windows10 and Jaws2020. I’m using outlook 2016. For about a week somelthing happen to my calendar. I use to be able to tab from one appointment to the next. Now when I tab jaws says day view and a bunch of other text. Sometimes it will read the appointment at the end of the line. Some appointments on the calendar start with the text related to the appointment. I talked with Microsoft Accessibility and got no where. Any thoughts of what might be creating the problem? I should say I did a easy repair and that didn’t help. Now what? Kevin
moderated Re: Downloading a pdf with JAWS Google chrome drive pdf viewer

JM Casey
 

I'm not familiar with Google Docs. But maybe try ctrl-s inside the PDF itself to save it locally. You could also try context menu options on a relevant link, there should be a save link option in your browser.

-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Shai
Sent: September 26, 2020 9:39 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Downloading a pdf with JAWS Google chrome drive pdf viewer

Hello,
I am trying to download a pdf that opens in drive pdf viewer with Google classroom JAWS2020 but there is no download button to be found.
I tried pressing alt with f to see if I can get a file menu and also to disable the virtual cursor in order to tab around and see if I can locate a download button but again I cannot find it.
I know that Google has made changes to drive and the layout has gotten a bit more complicated so I am wondering if anyone has steps to locate this button?
I pressed enter on the actions button and details and I was able to see that viewers do have permission to download the file.
I know that the pdf can be opened in Google docs but I would prefer to be able to download the pdf since there is mathematical content I need to email out and I want it displayed correctly.
Thank you in advance for any responses.
moderated Re: Jaws and Windows10 info pages

Richard Turner
 

For what it is worth, Jaws 2020 August release for me is mostly useless in those windows. 

However, I just tried it with the Jaws 2021 beta and everything reads fine.

With Jaws 2020 if you use the Touch cursor things read, but how to activate something is a mystery to me.

I usually turn off Jaws and launch Narrator when I am in Windows settings since it reads fine.

 

 

 

Richard

"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Phil Cox
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2020 5:21 AM
To: jfw@groups.io
Subject: Jaws and Windows10 info pages

 

Hello All
I have had to replace my C-drive and therefore had to reinstall Jaws. I think I used to be able to read Windows 10 info such as the Action Center and there was a edit box displayed when you went to settings using the Windows-key + I command with Jaws 2020. But I can only read them with Jaws cursor now and the left and right mouse click do not always work.

 

Is everybody else reading these pages OK?
If so, does anybody know what Jaws setting I need to change to allow reading of these pages again?

 

TIA
Phil

 

 
moderated Jaws and Windows10 info pages

Phil Cox
 

Hello All
I have had to replace my C-drive and therefore had to reinstall Jaws. I think I used to be able to read Windows 10 info such as the Action Center and there was a edit box displayed when you went to settings using the Windows-key + I command with Jaws 2020. But I can only read them with Jaws cursor now and the left and right mouse click do not always work.
 
Is everybody else reading these pages OK?
If so, does anybody know what Jaws setting I need to change to allow reading of these pages again?
 
TIA
Phil
 
 
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