Hi, it's Annabelle.

I've read somewhere that Visual Studio has a version that's fully accessible to JAWS. The version I was told is fully accessible is Visual Studio 2005. The problem is, I'm not sure where to get that one, especially a copy that's clean and free of viruses, malware, adware, spyware, and the like. I've tried the new version, but it updates Windows, which breaks screenreader compatibility on my machine. I've already had to restore it back to working order by reimaging the hard drive three times within 8 years! The first time, I formatted the wrong hard drive by accident, and now I have to recover what I didn't get the chance to back up on that hard drive. If I can't get Visual Studio 2005, I wonder what programming alternative I can use? Particularly I want to program my own virtual instruments and audio software, as well as software that lets customers write their own scripts for ceremonies. The site where I read about the accessibility of Visual Studio 2005 is here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/118984/how-can-you-program-if-youre-blind

Hi listers,

In my great wisdom, I managed to invert the listed files. Not sure how I did it, but those beginning with the letter Z are on top and the files beginning with the letter A are at the bottom. Not a terrible thing, but annoying. Since I don’t know how it got this way, I can’t figure out how to put it back the way I’m used to it. Can someone please help me?

FYI, I’m using JAWS 2018 and Windows 10.

Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Shirley Tracy

Hi listers,

In my great wisdom, I managed to invert the listed files. Not sure how I did it, but those beginning with the letter Z are on top and the files beginning with the letter A are at the bottom. Not a terrible thing, but annoying. Since I don’t know how it got this way, I can’t figure out how to put it back the way I’m used to it. Can someone please help me?

FYI, I’m using JAWS 2018 and Windows 10.

Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Shirley Tracy

Hey Shirley, this just happened to me as well and I know I didn’t do it, so don’t feel too bad. Once in a while these computers just do their own thing and we’re left to make it right. I also have this happen with my choice of default programs. Best, Norma

Hi shirley,

Open any file explorer window and make sure nothing is selected, it shouldn’t be when  you first open a folder unless you move the cursor. If a folder or file is selected you can press Control + Spacebar to unselect it.

Now press Shift + F10, arrow to Sort by, expand the sub menu with the right arrow and then arrow down and make sure “ascending” is selected, simply press enter once you get to it and that should fix it.

Hi listers,

In my great wisdom, I managed to invert the listed files. Not sure how I did it, but those beginning with the letter Z are on top and the files beginning with the letter A are at the bottom. Not a terrible thing, but annoying. Since I don’t know how it got this way, I can’t figure out how to put it back the way I’m used to it. Can someone please help me?

FYI, I’m using JAWS 2018 and Windows 10.

Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Shirley Tracy

Hi shirley,

Open any file explorer window and make sure nothing is selected, it shouldn’t be when  you first open a folder unless you move the cursor. If a folder or file is selected you can press Control + Spacebar to unselect it.

Now press Shift + F10, arrow to Sort by, expand the sub menu with the right arrow and then arrow down and make sure “ascending” is selected, simply press enter once you get to it and that should fix it.

Hi listers,

In my great wisdom, I managed to invert the listed files. Not sure how I did it, but those beginning with the letter Z are on top and the files beginning with the letter A are at the bottom. Not a terrible thing, but annoying. Since I don’t know how it got this way, I can’t figure out how to put it back the way I’m used to it. Can someone please help me?

FYI, I’m using JAWS 2018 and Windows 10.

Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Shirley Tracy

Actually the easiest way to rename a folder is to find the folder and then press F2.

Hi again Sieghard,

I was also going to jump back on the list and ask how to rename a folder that I mistakenly named wrong—but the steps you gave me helps me find that answer, too. Thank you so much.

Cheerfully,

Shirley Tracy

Hi shirley,

Open any file explorer window and make sure nothing is selected, it shouldn’t be when  you first open a folder unless you move the cursor. If a folder or file is selected you can press Control + Spacebar to unselect it.

Now press Shift + F10, arrow to Sort by, expand the sub menu with the right arrow and then arrow down and make sure “ascending” is selected, simply press enter once you get to it and that should fix it.

Hi listers,

In my great wisdom, I managed to invert the listed files. Not sure how I did it, but those beginning with the letter Z are on top and the files beginning with the letter A are at the bottom. Not a terrible thing, but annoying. Since I don’t know how it got this way, I can’t figure out how to put it back the way I’m used to it. Can someone please help me?

FYI, I’m using JAWS 2018 and Windows 10.

Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Shirley Tracy

Hi again Sieghard,

I was also going to jump back on the list and ask how to rename a folder that I mistakenly named wrong—but the steps you gave me helps me find that answer, too. Thank you so much.

Cheerfully,

Shirley Tracy

Hi shirley,

Open any file explorer window and make sure nothing is selected, it shouldn’t be when  you first open a folder unless you move the cursor. If a folder or file is selected you can press Control + Spacebar to unselect it.

Now press Shift + F10, arrow to Sort by, expand the sub menu with the right arrow and then arrow down and make sure “ascending” is selected, simply press enter once you get to it and that should fix it.

Hi listers,

In my great wisdom, I managed to invert the listed files. Not sure how I did it, but those beginning with the letter Z are on top and the files beginning with the letter A are at the bottom. Not a terrible thing, but annoying. Since I don’t know how it got this way, I can’t figure out how to put it back the way I’m used to it. Can someone please help me?

FYI, I’m using JAWS 2018 and Windows 10.

Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Shirley Tracy

Hi shirley,

Open any file explorer window and make sure nothing is selected, it shouldn’t be when  you first open a folder unless you move the cursor. If a folder or file is selected you can press Control + Spacebar to unselect it.

Now press Shift + F10, arrow to Sort by, expand the sub menu with the right arrow and then arrow down and make sure “ascending” is selected, simply press enter once you get to it and that should fix it.

Hi listers,

In my great wisdom, I managed to invert the listed files. Not sure how I did it, but those beginning with the letter Z are on top and the files beginning with the letter A are at the bottom. Not a terrible thing, but annoying. Since I don’t know how it got this way, I can’t figure out how to put it back the way I’m used to it. Can someone please help me?

FYI, I’m using JAWS 2018 and Windows 10.

Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Shirley Tracy

Hi shirley,

Open any file explorer window and make sure nothing is selected, it shouldn’t be when  you first open a folder unless you move the cursor. If a folder or file is selected you can press Control + Spacebar to unselect it.

Now press Shift + F10, arrow to Sort by, expand the sub menu with the right arrow and then arrow down and make sure “ascending” is selected, simply press enter once you get to it and that should fix it.

Hi listers,

In my great wisdom, I managed to invert the listed files. Not sure how I did it, but those beginning with the letter Z are on top and the files beginning with the letter A are at the bottom. Not a terrible thing, but annoying. Since I don’t know how it got this way, I can’t figure out how to put it back the way I’m used to it. Can someone please help me?

FYI, I’m using JAWS 2018 and Windows 10.

Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Shirley Tracy

Hi listers,

In my great wisdom, I managed to invert the listed files. Not sure how I did it, but those beginning with the letter Z are on top and the files beginning with the letter A are at the bottom. Not a terrible thing, but annoying. Since I don’t know how it got this way, I can’t figure out how to put it back the way I’m used to it. Can someone please help me?

FYI, I’m using JAWS 2018 and Windows 10.

Thanks for any help.

Shirley

Shirley Tracy

Try alt 2 on the number row to create a folder.

Tom

Yep, David;  you are correct.

The key stroke for creating a new folder is indeed control shift n.

Tom Behler

Hello; although I've never heard of the keystroke alt+ctrl+n=new folder,

I have heard of ctrl+shift+n=new folder.

on many machines, alt+ctrl+n would activate NVDA.

Hello, everyone.

I just updated to the latest build of Jaws 2019 on this Windows 10 PC.

Most things seem to be working well, and I’m very glad to have the Alt 1 through 6 commands available again for reading Outlook 2016 message fields.

However, I might have discovered a bug in File Explorer with the new Jaws update.

When in a folder list view, I used to be able to create a new folder using the alt control N command.  I found this to be quite handy and efficient.

While I can still create a new folder by finding the option in the file explorer menus, it seems like the alt control N command is no longer working.

Can anyone else check for this bug, and let us know if it is being experienced on other Windows 10 computers with the latest Jaws update?

Thanks!

Tom Behler

Hello, everyone.

I just updated to the latest build of Jaws 2019 on this Windows 10 PC.

Most things seem to be working well, and I’m very glad to have the Alt 1 through 6 commands available again for reading Outlook 2016 message fields.

However, I might have discovered a bug in File Explorer with the new Jaws update.

When in a folder list view, I used to be able to create a new folder using the alt control N command.  I found this to be quite handy and efficient.

While I can still create a new folder by finding the option in the file explorer menus, it seems like the alt control N command is no longer working.

Can anyone else check for this bug, and let us know if it is being experienced on other Windows 10 computers with the latest Jaws update?

Thanks!

Tom Behler

I just tried this shortcut and it worked. Be sure to be in a  folders list before performing it keystroke.

Dear Kevin,

Have you restarted your computer? That can help.

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kevin Meyers
Sent: Sunday, 16 June 2019 10:09 PM
To: jfw@groups.io
Subject: Creating folder when in windows explorer

 

Hello, I’m using windows10 and most recent version of Jaws 2019. I’m unable to create a folder when in windows explorer. I pressed control plus shift plus N or alt 2 and nothing happens. I always have to be in word to create the folder. I press control plus shift plus N. What may be the problem?

Dear Kevin,

Have you restarted your computer? That can help.

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kevin Meyers
Sent: Sunday, 16 June 2019 10:09 PM
To: jfw@groups.io
Subject: Creating folder when in windows explorer

 

Hello, I’m using windows10 and most recent version of Jaws 2019. I’m unable to create a folder when in windows explorer. I pressed control plus shift plus N or alt 2 and nothing happens. I always have to be in word to create the folder. I press control plus shift plus N. What may be the problem?

Hello, I’m using windows10 and most recent version of Jaws 2019. I’m unable to create a folder when in windows explorer. I pressed control plus shift plus N or alt 2 and nothing happens. I always have to be in word to create the folder. I press control plus shift plus N. What may be the problem?

I have gotten used to Alt + 2 to create a new folder.

Hello; although I've never heard of the keystroke alt+ctrl+n=new folder,

I have heard of ctrl+shift+n=new folder.

on many machines, alt+ctrl+n would activate NVDA.

Hello, everyone.

I just updated to the latest build of Jaws 2019 on this Windows 10 PC.

Most things seem to be working well, and I’m very glad to have the Alt 1 through 6 commands available again for reading Outlook 2016 message fields.

However, I might have discovered a bug in File Explorer with the new Jaws update.

When in a folder list view, I used to be able to create a new folder using the alt control N command.  I found this to be quite handy and efficient.

While I can still create a new folder by finding the option in the file explorer menus, it seems like the alt control N command is no longer working.

Can anyone else check for this bug, and let us know if it is being experienced on other Windows 10 computers with the latest Jaws update?

Thanks!

Tom Behler

Try alt 2 on the number row to create a folder.

Tom

Yep, David;  you are correct.

The key stroke for creating a new folder is indeed control shift n.

Tom Behler

Hello; although I've never heard of the keystroke alt+ctrl+n=new folder,

I have heard of ctrl+shift+n=new folder.

on many machines, alt+ctrl+n would activate NVDA.

Hello, everyone.

I just updated to the latest build of Jaws 2019 on this Windows 10 PC.

Most things seem to be working well, and I’m very glad to have the Alt 1 through 6 commands available again for reading Outlook 2016 message fields.

However, I might have discovered a bug in File Explorer with the new Jaws update.

When in a folder list view, I used to be able to create a new folder using the alt control N command.  I found this to be quite handy and efficient.

While I can still create a new folder by finding the option in the file explorer menus, it seems like the alt control N command is no longer working.

Can anyone else check for this bug, and let us know if it is being experienced on other Windows 10 computers with the latest Jaws update?

Thanks!

Tom Behler