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JAWS reading text automatically
Generally, this can be done with frames or with JAWS scripting. Obviously frames are easier. I am not sure if you can just get it to be read when focus is on the field, but if you create a frame then
Generally, this can be done with frames or with JAWS scripting. Obviously frames are easier. I am not sure if you can just get it to be read when focus is on the field, but if you create a frame then
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jaws 2020 & setting speech profiles per application
Open the app you want to have a different profile. press ctrl-jaws-S This will bring up a profile selector. tab once and you should be on a control labeled use default profile for application. By usin
Open the app you want to have a different profile. press ctrl-jaws-S This will bring up a profile selector. tab once and you should be on a control labeled use default profile for application. By usin
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Braille displays that work well with JAWS2020
The Braille works well for use with Windows screen readers, I did have some annoying effects when trying to use it with a Macintosh, because they don't map the all the keys in the way I think they sho
The Braille works well for use with Windows screen readers, I did have some annoying effects when trying to use it with a Macintosh, because they don't map the all the keys in the way I think they sho
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Is Python coding something I can do with JAWS?
One good feature of EdSharp is that if you prefer using C like blocking code instead of Python indentation, EdSharp has a way of then converting that into indentation. Microsoft has been working hard
One good feature of EdSharp is that if you prefer using C like blocking code instead of Python indentation, EdSharp has a way of then converting that into indentation. Microsoft has been working hard
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interesting issue with jaws 2020 and the new microsoft edge
I assume you are talking about Dev Chrome and not dev JAWS? If so, is this the Beta or the Canary? Thanks! Jonathan Cohn
I assume you are talking about Dev Chrome and not dev JAWS? If so, is this the Beta or the Canary? Thanks! Jonathan Cohn
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Latest JAWS 2020 and continued Outlook 2016 issues
If the detect tables does not work, another possibility is that layout tables are causing you grief so make sure they are turned off. Web sites have CSS in order to put text into columns and other cut
If the detect tables does not work, another possibility is that layout tables are causing you grief so make sure they are turned off. Web sites have CSS in order to put text into columns and other cut
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Links, Feature To Read Links Across Verses In a List
There is another feature to consider. SmartNav can also effect links. If SmartNav is turned on then paragraphs with links in them will be read as a single block of text but if SmartNav is off and docu
There is another feature to consider. SmartNav can also effect links. If SmartNav is turned on then paragraphs with links in them will be read as a single block of text but if SmartNav is off and docu
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Using Doxy.me with JAWS
I just checked with Chrome and JAWS/NVDA. When you go to your Doctors portal, you will land on a text entry field for your name. This field appears to be correctly labeled for all platforms from revie
I just checked with Chrome and JAWS/NVDA. When you go to your Doctors portal, you will land on a text entry field for your name. This field appears to be correctly labeled for all platforms from revie
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Using Doxy.me with JAWS
I had no problems using a MacOS or Windows browser and a screen reader to get through the initial screens. The mobile version is not as good. I found several unlabeled fields, and when it prompted me
I had no problems using a MacOS or Windows browser and a screen reader to get through the initial screens. The mobile version is not as good. I found several unlabeled fields, and when it prompted me
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JAWS and color-coded emails in Outlook
I believe this is because with Windows there is now a dark mode that is being used even for folks with no vision issues. So in Office applications when using standard colors the app will report defaul
I believe this is because with Windows there is now a dark mode that is being used even for folks with no vision issues. So in Office applications when using standard colors the app will report defaul
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Help with JFW scripting
Look for the sharepoint script file for examples.
Look for the sharepoint script file for examples.
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How to make Jaws show links on a braille disply
Hello, Might be some double typing here, the new editor is not working well for me. If you have status cells then the status cells should show you links, buttons, lists, menus... If not there is an it
Hello, Might be some double typing here, the new editor is not working well for me. If you have status cells then the status cells should show you links, buttons, lists, menus... If not there is an it
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Keeping track of a particular webpage
I believe Rahul was asking about how to monitor RSS feeds. Some web browsers will support creating a web page for this, but there are also applications dedicated to reading RSS threads. The tricky par
I believe Rahul was asking about how to monitor RSS feeds. Some web browsers will support creating a web page for this, but there are also applications dedicated to reading RSS threads. The tricky par
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does jfw work very well with firefox?
Well, JAWS works well the version of Firefox that came out about the same time as the version of JAWS. Don't expect JAWS 2018 to work with Firefox 70. There were major changes to Firefox in around ver
Well, JAWS works well the version of Firefox that came out about the same time as the version of JAWS. Don't expect JAWS 2018 to work with Firefox 70. There were major changes to Firefox in around ver
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Jaws 2020 lag with Outlook 365
Several sighted people in my office refuse to use Outlook on the desktop claining that it is signifcantly slower than the Web based version. Some of this, is when they are doing searches for conversti
Several sighted people in my office refuse to use Outlook on the desktop claining that it is signifcantly slower than the Web based version. Some of this, is when they are doing searches for conversti
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Ideas for handling color coded spreadsheets
Hello, Since colors are being based on status, I think it would be a good idea to add a column for this status and then have an excel color filter that adjusts the color based on this field. This coul
Hello, Since colors are being based on status, I think it would be a good idea to add a column for this status and then have an excel color filter that adjusts the color based on this field. This coul
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Jaws not seeing text or links on web site
the only reason I can think that this might happen would be if you have flexible web rules enabled on the site. If you do, then Radio button 5 in the Flexible web dialog should be available in the fle
the only reason I can think that this might happen would be if you have flexible web rules enabled on the site. If you do, then Radio button 5 in the Flexible web dialog should be available in the fle
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New JAWS Scan Cursor
Have you tried using Doug Lee's Skype for Business scripts? They are available at: Skype for Business (SFB) JAWS scripts (support for various versions) Jonathan
Have you tried using Doug Lee's Skype for Business scripts? They are available at: Skype for Business (SFB) JAWS scripts (support for various versions) Jonathan
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New JAWS Scan Cursor
I kinda doubt that this is possible, I have no idea how JAWS determines it, but apparently the SCAN cursor is used only when the JAWS cursor would produce no results.
I kinda doubt that this is possible, I have no idea how JAWS determines it, but apparently the SCAN cursor is used only when the JAWS cursor would produce no results.
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reclassing list views in jaws?
One other option before you look at scripting: In the JAWS settings center, there is an option to force JAWS to use MSAA to interpret list views. I believe this is in the misc. section. So there is a
One other option before you look at scripting: In the JAWS settings center, there is an option to force JAWS to use MSAA to interpret list views. I believe this is in the misc. section. So there is a
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