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Microsoft Excel And Filters
I use Ctrl + Shift + L to toggle filters on and off - although JAWS doesn't report the change. Once I've pressed Alt + DownArrow on a filter, I press E to jump to the edit box, DownArrow once to Selec
I use Ctrl + Shift + L to toggle filters on and off - although JAWS doesn't report the change. Once I've pressed Alt + DownArrow on a filter, I press E to jump to the edit box, DownArrow once to Selec
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Word reading issue
I would guess this is related to how the Word documents are presented on screen. If they are showing two pages, side by side, this issue would arise. Two ways to sort it, if this is the cause. First w
I would guess this is related to how the Word documents are presented on screen. If they are showing two pages, side by side, this issue would arise. Two ways to sort it, if this is the cause. First w
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Stopping JAWS to say 'spelling error'
Hi Gezim, Yes, I think either will work. You can turn spell checking off in your Word document settings, in which case no errors will appear on screen for JAWS to report, or you can change JAWS settin
Hi Gezim, Yes, I think either will work. You can turn spell checking off in your Word document settings, in which case no errors will appear on screen for JAWS to report, or you can change JAWS settin
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Stopping JAWS to say 'spelling error'
Hi Gezim, Two things I can suggest. First is to check that the language being checked is the language you're using. If you're using Word 2016 or above, press Alt + Q and type language. DownArrow once
Hi Gezim, Two things I can suggest. First is to check that the language being checked is the language you're using. If you're using Word 2016 or above, press Alt + Q and type language. DownArrow once
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Excel Online
I'm supporting a JAWS 18 user who has to edit a spreadsheet using Excel Online, the web-based version of Excel. The Freedom Scientific webinar on Office 365 that covers Excel Online is very useful, bu
I'm supporting a JAWS 18 user who has to edit a spreadsheet using Excel Online, the web-based version of Excel. The Freedom Scientific webinar on Office 365 that covers Excel Online is very useful, bu
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Where to find the Page Break in the Word Ribbon Menus?
Breaks are on the Layout tab, so one way is to press Alt, P, B. To remember P for layout, I think of page layout Hope that helps, Steve 🐾
Breaks are on the Layout tab, so one way is to press Alt, P, B. To remember P for layout, I think of page layout Hope that helps, Steve 🐾
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Gmail Web Interface - Quick Location of a Button
Hi Brian, I'm using Firefox. When I press Ctrl + F, the JAWS virtual find replaces the browser find window. If I'm at the top of the page and search for Settings, it takes me to the Chat settings butt
Hi Brian, I'm using Firefox. When I press Ctrl + F, the JAWS virtual find replaces the browser find window. If I'm at the top of the page and search for Settings, it takes me to the Chat settings butt
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Firefox Alerts - How to Gain Focus?
I tried the Alt + S and that saved my password. Then I updated it, and Alt + U worked for that too. So thanks, Bill! Thanks, Steve
I tried the Alt + S and that saved my password. Then I updated it, and Alt + U worked for that too. So thanks, Bill! Thanks, Steve
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Multiple Signatures
I can use Alt + H, A, S to get a list of my signatures whether I'm creating a new message or replying to one. Thanks, Steve
I can use Alt + H, A, S to get a list of my signatures whether I'm creating a new message or replying to one. Thanks, Steve
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Focused inbox in Microsoft Outlook for Windows
There is an area above the list of messages which contains options for it. I've got a search facility, ways to sort the list of messages, and the Focused and Other buttons when I'm in Focused Inbox, o
There is an area above the list of messages which contains options for it. I've got a search facility, ways to sort the list of messages, and the Focused and Other buttons when I'm in Focused Inbox, o
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copying text,
Hi Jed, Another option, if you have JAWS 16 or later, is to use speech history. Press Insert + Space, then H and you get the last 50 things JAWS said in the virtual viewer, from where you can select a
Hi Jed, Another option, if you have JAWS 16 or later, is to use speech history. Press Insert + Space, then H and you get the last 50 things JAWS said in the virtual viewer, from where you can select a
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Can jaws work with shared calendars?
Hi Jo and Robin, Robin - the keystroke to jump from one calendar to another when both are on screen is F6. Jo - below are some notes I wrote on this feature last December using JAWS 17. Apologies if t
Hi Jo and Robin, Robin - the keystroke to jump from one calendar to another when both are on screen is F6. Jo - below are some notes I wrote on this feature last December using JAWS 17. Apologies if t
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JAWS 2018 and Wikipedia
Hi Brian, I don't know if you can do this if you want to arrow through a page, but you can do it for the SayAll command; search for Scheme in the Quick Settings dialogue (JAWSKey + V) and set it to Sa
Hi Brian, I don't know if you can do this if you want to arrow through a page, but you can do it for the SayAll command; search for Scheme in the Quick Settings dialogue (JAWSKey + V) and set it to Sa
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Outlook 2016, keystrokes to display an email in the browser
Hi Bill, On my PC I can do this by pressing Alt, H, A, 1, V. Hope that works for you, too. Steve
Hi Bill, On my PC I can do this by pressing Alt, H, A, 1, V. Hope that works for you, too. Steve
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Right-clicking on the task bar
Hi Nance, You can get to the taskbar by Tabbing three times from the desktop, or pressing Windows + T. The taskbar has icons for the apps you have open, plus any that have been pinned there for quick
Hi Nance, You can get to the taskbar by Tabbing three times from the desktop, or pressing Windows + T. The taskbar has icons for the apps you have open, plus any that have been pinned there for quick
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ctrl-pgup and ctrl-pgdn in word2016
I got there first, Gudrun, but you explained it better! Steve
I got there first, Gudrun, but you explained it better! Steve
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ctrl-pgup and ctrl-pgdn in word2016
Hi Richard, You can reset Ctrl + PageUp and Ctrl + PageDown to moving by page after doing a find by doing Ctrl + G, Enter. That should take you to the next page and after than you should find the othe
Hi Richard, You can reset Ctrl + PageUp and Ctrl + PageDown to moving by page after doing a find by doing Ctrl + G, Enter. That should take you to the next page and after than you should find the othe
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Making a note in excel
Or you can just delete the name from the comment - when you select to Insert a comment, you're at the start of the line where the comment will go and your name is on the line above; press Backspace to
Or you can just delete the name from the comment - when you select to Insert a comment, you're at the start of the line where the comment will go and your name is on the line above; press Backspace to
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scheduling assistance outlook 2016
Hi Robin, There are two ways you should be able to find a time everyone can make a meeting. The first is the AutoPick feature, which is on the Options button, Alt + P on the Scheduling Assistant scree
Hi Robin, There are two ways you should be able to find a time everyone can make a meeting. The first is the AutoPick feature, which is on the Options button, Alt + P on the Scheduling Assistant scree
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JAWS and Word 2016
Hi Christi, I've just answered the same question for another person on the list with a link to a full guide. Additionally, if you want to find out more about the ribbon, a good starting point might be
Hi Christi, I've just answered the same question for another person on the list with a link to a full guide. Additionally, if you want to find out more about the ribbon, a good starting point might be
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