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Re: new to jaws after 10 years using a mac
David Goldfield <david.goldfield@...>
>>there is a setting there to be able to mute the speech
for all apps
That's right. You'll find it in Settings Center under Speech options. You'll hear "less speech options" and it will probably say "speech on demand." Typing the word "less" without the quotes in the search edit field will find this keystroke. Press the space key to set this to "speech mute." You should probably first press shift-ctrl-D after going into Settings Center if you want this keystroke to behave the same way in all applications. As an aside you can go into Keyboard Manager and add an alternative keystroke if you want. I did this and chose shift-alt-M as my Mute/Unmute toggle. Again, make sure you're in the list of default keystrokes if you want this shortcut key to be available in all applications.
David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist www.DavidGoldfield.org On 11/5/2020 2:06 PM, Jasmine Kotsay
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Re: Online dictionary recommendation
JM Casey
I got Wordweb. It’s ok for my phone but I would like entries/definitions with a bit more detail. The JAWS researchit function connects to wiktionary and it’s actually much better. I think Oxford has an app of some kind; not sure of screen-reader-friendliness though.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Paul Filpus
Sent: November 5, 2020 05:10 PM To: jfw@groups.io Subject: Online dictionary recommendation
Hello Listers, I’m looking for a good online, JAWS-friendly, dictionary. I use a Lenovo laptop PC, Windows 10, and the latest version of JAWS. Please recommend your favorite one. I’d prefer a free one if possible. Thanks, Paul Filpus
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Online dictionary recommendation
Paul Filpus
Hello Listers, I’m looking for a good online, JAWS-friendly, dictionary. I use a Lenovo laptop PC, Windows 10, and the latest version of JAWS. Please recommend your favorite one. I’d prefer a free one if possible. Thanks, Paul Filpus
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Re: what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
Tim Ford
Control + shift + e is the command for older versions of Outlook.
Tim Ford
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:40 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
Jim:
Sorry, Don is correct. The key stroke is control shift E.
Control Shift N is used to set up new folders in Windows 10 file explorer.
Sorry for the confusion.
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Don Mauck
Control+shift+e
Regards:
Don Mauck | Senior Accessibility Evangelist | Accessibility Program Office | (APO)
From: Jim Rawls <jazzpiano@...>
The subject line says it all. I am using jaws 2021 beta and windows ten. Jim
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Re: what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
Tom Behler
Jim:
Sorry, Don is correct. The key stroke is control shift E.
Control Shift N is used to set up new folders in Windows 10 file explorer.
Sorry for the confusion.
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Don Mauck
Control+shift+e
Regards:
Don Mauck | Senior Accessibility Evangelist | Accessibility Program Office | (APO)
From: Jim Rawls <jazzpiano@...>
The subject line says it all. I am using jaws 2021 beta and windows ten. Jim
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Re: what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
Tom Behler
Jim:
Try control shift N.
That should set up the new folder for you, which you can name as you wish.
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Jim Rawls
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 2:59 PM To: main@jfw <main@jfw.groups.io> Subject: what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
The subject line says it all. I am using jaws 2021 beta and windows ten. Jim
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Re: what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
Jim Rawls
Thanks kind sir. Jim
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Don Mauck
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:09 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
Control+shift+e
Regards:
Don Mauck | Senior Accessibility Evangelist | Accessibility Program Office | (APO)
From: Jim Rawls <jazzpiano@...>
The subject line says it all. I am using jaws 2021 beta and windows ten. Jim
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Re: what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
Don Mauck
Control+shift+e
Regards:
Don Mauck | Senior Accessibility Evangelist | Accessibility Program Office | (APO)
From: Jim Rawls <jazzpiano@...>
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:59 PM To: main@jfw <main@jfw.groups.io> Subject: what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
The subject line says it all. I am using jaws 2021 beta and windows ten. Jim
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what is the key stroke for setting up new folders in outlook 2016?
Jim Rawls
The subject line says it all. I am using jaws 2021 beta and windows ten. Jim
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Re: Notification hell!
German A Fermin
Yes, I think the banners stay on your screen for a bit of time before they go away and disappear. For me, I want to hear them but not interfere with what I'm doing so I would rather review them in the action center at my convenience.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Orlando Enrique Fiol via groups.io Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 11:01 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Notification hell! Hola, Jermán. >I suspect that you have banners checked for your notification >which you have to uncheck within settings. I don't remember if I had >to do this for each application or if this has changed in the newer >version of windows but if you go to the notification settings and hit >enter on one of the apps that you have turned on, you should get a new >screen with a few check boxes. Ah! This is a great tip! So, are you saying that the notification banners are interfering with my work flow by usurping the focus and not releasing it until I alt+tab? Orlando Enrique Fiol Charlotte, North Carolina
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Re: Jaws Home and Pro Editions
Jim Rawls
That's news to me.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:10 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Jaws Home and Pro Editions
Doesn’t the Pro version of Jaws give access to Remote Desktop where the home edition doesn’t? Isn’t the Pro more expensive, so they should give you something not included with the Home edition, I thought.
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
Live long and prosper 🖖
Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Jim Weiss via groups.io
The type of license for JAWS (Home/Pro) has nothing to do with your version of Windows. JAWS Home is for the home user and the Professional license is for those using it at work. The software is exactly the same and the features are the same. Jim Weiss
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Re: I just got a Bluetooth speaker that works great with Windows 10 and JAWS 2020
Kevin Minor
Hi Alison.
I’m using Windows 10, so my instructions are for that.
First, hit the WINDOWS key. This should put you in the search area where you can type something.
Now start typing BLUETOOTH. You’ll get something like Bluetooth and other devices. Hit ENTER on that.
You’ll be where an option is add Bluetooth device. That’s what you want. You might also have to turn Bluetooth on. In this area, TAB is your friend.
I think once you select ADD Bluetooth device, you may have to select Bluetooth again.
Now put your Bluetooth headphones in pairing mode. TAB around this screen for a list of Bluetooth devices. Look for your headphones, and hit ENTER on them. If all goes well, they’ll be connected. Be warned, however. Once paired, all your sounds will go through the phones, and unless you specifically set JAWS for another sound card, your speech will also go through the headphones, and you might think you lost speech.
Hope this helps. Kevin and Jilly the flying doggie
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
CJ &AA MAY
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:03 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: I just got a Bluetooth speaker that works great with Windows 10 and JAWS 2020
It sounds like a good speaker. Wonder if you can help as you are obviously used to pairing. I belong to a Rock Chir which is currently having to meet via Zoom. So everyone doesn’t hear Jaws nattering on, I am using headphones, but doing so is quite restrictive as some of the songs have moves. Blue tooth headphones would obviously be the answer and I do have some which I use with my iPhone. I’ve no idea how to pair them with a desktop computer however. Any clues on how to go about this please? Alison.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Kevin Minor
Hi all.
I’ve finally found a Bluetooth speaker that doesn’t suffer from the dreaded cutting off the start of speech with JAWS. It’s the Tribit Soundmax Plus Bluetooth speaker. I might have that backwards, but if you look for it on Amazon, you’ll find it. It has 24 watts of sound, is stereo, and uses a micro USB cable for charging. The buttons have tactile markings, so it’s easy to figure out. It claims to have 20 hours of battery life, and the advertising says it has a range of up to 100 feet. I just got it, so I can’t say much about how well it works yet. The thing that I’m very happy about is it doesn’t chop off the beginning of JAWS when it starts. I think it’s mainly made for devices like smart phones, but it paired with my Windows 10 laptop with no problem. Oh yeah, it’s waterproof, so some rain won’t hurt it.
I ordered it from Amazon, and with Prime it costs around $60, taxes included.
That’s all from me. Right now it’s charging, but I used it plugged in with no problem, but I don’t know what that would mean for the battery. Tonight I’m going to start music on this laptop, and instead of moving the computer to my bedroom, the new speaker will be used, and it will be really nice to have a lower volume than what the lower quality internal speakers produce. I know, I could just lower their volume in sound settings, but what can I say, I’m lazy.
Just letting you know.
Have a blessed day and don’t work too hard. Kevin and Jilly the flying doggie
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test, ignore.
Jim Rawls
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Re: new to jaws after 10 years using a mac
Jasmine Kotsay
Hi, There is also a way to change the setting so that instead of doing speech on demand when you press insert plus , then S. You have to go into the jaws settings and find speech options, and there is a setting there to be able to mute the speech for all apps when insert plus space is pressed.
On Nov 5, 2020, at 7:10 AM, Richard Turner <richardturner42@...> wrote:
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Re: new to jaws after 10 years using a mac
Bill White <billwhite92701@...>
Hi again, Stephanie. One thing you might consider is this, you can customize Windows so that it doesn't load some programs that you know you won't use when Windows starts. You can change this behavior in the following way,
1. Go to Settings by using Windows key plus I. 2. Right Arrow to Apps & features, and press ENTER. 3. TAB once, then Arrow down to Startup, and press ENTER. 4. Here you can choose which programs load when Windows starts. Some programs such as some of the games, I tell Windows to not load when Windows starts.
You can also choose which apps to allow to run in the background.
1. Go to Settings with Windows key plus I. 2. TAB once, Arrow down to Privacy and press ENTER. 3. Arrow down to Background Apps and press ENTER. 4. Choose which apps you want to allow to run in the background.
Some of the apps I have chosen to not allow to run in the background are,
3D Builder ‑ 3D Viewer ‑ Candy Crush Soda Saga ‑ Groove Music ‑ Microsoft Solitaire Collection ‑ Minecraft ‑ Paradise Bay ‑
Depending upon your personal interests, you may choose to allow some of these programs to run in the background, and you might wish to disable others. These are only my personal preferences.
Bill White billwhite92701@...
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Stephanie
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 3:01 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: new to jaws after 10 years using a mac
Hello all,
I recently purchased my first windows pc for over ten years and have jaws 2020. I also have a Focus braille display.
First of all, is there a way of navigating the screen using the focus display? Switching between display and keyboard is quite annoying, or perhaps I just need to get used to it. Also, how do I mute the speech and then unmute it again when necessary.
Lastly, is there a document, or book [in brf or word] with help on how to use jaws? I don't do well with audio and prefer a written reference if possible.
Thank you so much for your help.
Steph
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Re: Notification hell!
One can also greatly reduce the incidence of notifications, period, by disallowing them for any apps where you don't consider getting them in a really timely manner to be important.
Settings, System, Notifications & Actions Pane. Navigate down to the list under Get Notifications from these senders and toggle off every single one of them where you do not need or want a notification "in real time". Almost everything defaults to ON initially, so if you've never visited this list in the past you'll likely be toggling a very great many things OFF. -- Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041 The purpose of education is not to validate ignorance but to overcome it.
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Re: Notification hell!
Orlando Enrique Fiol
Hola, Jermán.
I suspect that you have banners checked for your notificationAh! This is a great tip! So, are you saying that the notification banners are interfering with my work flow by usurping the focus and not releasing it until I alt+tab? Orlando Enrique Fiol Charlotte, North Carolina
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Re: Notification hell!
German A Fermin
Hi, I suspect that you have banners checked for your notification which you have to uncheck within settings. I don't remember if I had to do this for each application or if this has changed in the newer version of windows but if you go to the notification settings and hit enter on one of the apps that you have turned on, you should get a new screen with a few checkboxes. For me I go to notifications in settings and tab till I get to
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Sort by: Most recent Button Microsoft Teams Button " which happens to be my first app listed.. I hit enter there and I get this: "Microsoft Teams Button Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Button checked Home Button Notifications Button On Show notification banners check box not checked Show notifications in action center check box checked Hide content when notifications are on lock screen Button Off Play a sound when a notification arrives Button On Number of notifications visible in action center Combo box " etc. I took all of this from the speech history so I hope this helps. As you see, I have the showing banners options unchecked. German
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Orlando Enrique Fiol via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:05 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Notification hell! Hi all. Using JAWS 2021 beta 3 and the latest 20H Windows 10 build, I'm trapped in notification hell. I don't mind hearing notifications arrive while I'm working on other things. But these notifications are taking over my window focus such that my only recourse is to alt+tab away from, then back to, the application where I'm working. When the notifications appear, they can't be dismissed or deleted. Only moving them to the action center seems to get rid of them. I don't have focus assist turned on because I worry I won't hear notifications, which I still want. I just don't want them hogging my entire focus and hemming me in. By the way, this happens with Narrator and NVDA as well. It has also persisted through numerous clean Windows reinstallations and the past few insider previews. The notifications appear and cannot be dismissed or deleted. They only disappear by alt+tabbing. The action center doesn't seem to be the culprit. When I open it, I can tab to the notification list, delete or dismiss individual notifications or groups of notifications from specific applications. The only thing I cannot do consistently from within the action center is activate notifications. Space or enter only work sometimes; it might be one or the other, but more often, neither. Since I know how to choose my battles, I'm willing to defer solving my notification activation problem if I could just get get these notifications to be voiced in the background without stealing focus. Is Focus Assist appropriate for this? action center Orlando Enrique Fiol Charlotte, North Carolina Professional Pianist/Keyboardist, Percussionist and Pedagogue Ph.D. in Music theory University of Pennsylvania: November, 2018 Home: (980) 585-1516 Mobile: (267) 971-7090
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Re: Jaws Home and Pro Editions
Richard Turner
Doesn’t the Pro version of Jaws give access to Remote Desktop where the home edition doesn’t? Isn’t the Pro more expensive, so they should give you something not included with the Home edition, I thought.
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
Live long and prosper 🖖
Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Jim Weiss via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 7:42 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Jaws Home and Pro Editions
The type of license for JAWS (Home/Pro) has nothing to do with your version of Windows. JAWS Home is for the home user and the Professional license is for those using it at work. The software is exactly the same and the features are the same. Jim Weiss
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Re: Jaws Home and Pro Editions
Jim Weiss
The type of license for JAWS (Home/Pro) has nothing to do with your version of Windows. JAWS Home is for the home user and the Professional license is for those using it at work. The software is exactly the same and the features are the same.
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Jim Weiss “The only thing worse then being blind is having sight with no vision” | Helen Keller
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