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Re: Is it worth learning the adaptations for a laptop or instead buy an external keyboard with a numpad?
Hi Michelle,
I actually don't use my number pad that much, and when I use my laptop, there is a command for routing the jaws cursor.
But the thing I like about a desktop keyboard over a laptop one is
Hi Michelle,
I actually don't use my number pad that much, and when I use my laptop, there is a command for routing the jaws cursor.
But the thing I like about a desktop keyboard over a laptop one is
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K0LNY
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#12887
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Re: Is it worth learning the adaptations for a laptop or instead buy an external keyboard with a numpad?
Hi Michelle:
It is a matter of personal preference, I can only tell you what I, as a long-time JAWS user, do. First, I always use laptop keyboard configuration, even on my desktop and full
Hi Michelle:
It is a matter of personal preference, I can only tell you what I, as a long-time JAWS user, do. First, I always use laptop keyboard configuration, even on my desktop and full
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Humberto Rodriguez
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#12886
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Re: [External] Re: [jaws-users] Keyboard Help
you could always use narrator.
Explore your keyboard
Input learning tells you what keys you're pressing on your keyboard, and the Narrator command associated with them. Turn on input learning
you could always use narrator.
Explore your keyboard
Input learning tells you what keys you're pressing on your keyboard, and the Narrator command associated with them. Turn on input learning
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david <davidmac1957@...>
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#12885
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Re: [External] Re: [jaws-users] Keyboard Help
I am not able to install NVDA on my work computer due to it is open source.
From: jaws-users-list@groups.io <jaws-users-list@groups.io>On Behalf Of david via Groups.Io
Sent: Thursday, August 1,
I am not able to install NVDA on my work computer due to it is open source.
From: jaws-users-list@groups.io <jaws-users-list@groups.io>On Behalf Of david via Groups.Io
Sent: Thursday, August 1,
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Cook, Steve
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#12884
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Re: [External] Re: [jaws-users] Keyboard Help
Yes, I know those keys do announce, but I still would not know if they pressed the windows key, alt key ETC. Unless I put my finger where their finger is located.
From:
Yes, I know those keys do announce, but I still would not know if they pressed the windows key, alt key ETC. Unless I put my finger where their finger is located.
From:
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Cook, Steve
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#12883
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Re: Keyboard Help
hi, forgot to mention,
if you use NVDA, and access the input help, inser+#1, all the keys you mentioned are announce, even, left alt right alt, left windows, left and right ctrl.
The
hi, forgot to mention,
if you use NVDA, and access the input help, inser+#1, all the keys you mentioned are announce, even, left alt right alt, left windows, left and right ctrl.
The
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david <davidmac1957@...>
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#12882
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Re: Is it worth learning the adaptations for a laptop or instead buy an external keyboard with a numpad?
I also have an external full size keyboard connected to my Asus laptop.
Being blind, I turn off the computer screen.
Turning off the laptop screen saves on electricity and power.
But, this Asus
I also have an external full size keyboard connected to my Asus laptop.
Being blind, I turn off the computer screen.
Turning off the laptop screen saves on electricity and power.
But, this Asus
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Gaston Bedard
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#12881
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Re: Keyboard Help
Well, if you've used the keylearn feature in jaws, insert+#1,
you will have discovered, the only two keys that will give some information when they're pressed are, the tab key, and the capslock
Well, if you've used the keylearn feature in jaws, insert+#1,
you will have discovered, the only two keys that will give some information when they're pressed are, the tab key, and the capslock
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david <davidmac1957@...>
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#12880
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Re: Is it worth learning the adaptations for a laptop or instead buy an external keyboard with a numpad?
There are only a few differences between using the laptop & external keyboard, mostly the insert key. If you can get used to that, I’d recommend sticking with the laptop. You’ll probably be
There are only a few differences between using the laptop & external keyboard, mostly the insert key. If you can get used to that, I’d recommend sticking with the laptop. You’ll probably be
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Sherry Wells
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#12879
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Keyboard Help
Hi All,
When turning keyboard help on. Is their a way to have JAWS announce the below keys? I perform keyboard assessments with people and during my assessment I would like to make sure they
Hi All,
When turning keyboard help on. Is their a way to have JAWS announce the below keys? I perform keyboard assessments with people and during my assessment I would like to make sure they
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Cook, Steve
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#12878
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Re: Is it worth learning the adaptations for a laptop or instead buy an external keyboard with a numpad?
I too use an external full size desk top keyboard with my Lenovo laptop.
Back when I originally learned how to use JAWS; they taught me on a full size desktop keyboard. Although today; I wish I’d
I too use an external full size desk top keyboard with my Lenovo laptop.
Back when I originally learned how to use JAWS; they taught me on a full size desktop keyboard. Although today; I wish I’d
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Mike Ulrich
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#12877
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Re: Is it worth learning the adaptations for a laptop or instead buy an external keyboard with a numpad?
Hi Michelle,
This is really one of those personal preference things. However, if you are only going to use your laptop with JAWS and you haven't been using JAWS on a desktop computer, then I think it
Hi Michelle,
This is really one of those personal preference things. However, if you are only going to use your laptop with JAWS and you haven't been using JAWS on a desktop computer, then I think it
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Debby Hill
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#12876
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Is it worth learning the adaptations for a laptop or instead buy an external keyboard with a numpad?
Hi everyone,
I am beginning to learn JAWS, having used Zoomtext as my reader for many years.
I use a laptop which does not have a numpad.
The JAWS support page offers an audio tutorial on how to
Hi everyone,
I am beginning to learn JAWS, having used Zoomtext as my reader for many years.
I use a laptop which does not have a numpad.
The JAWS support page offers an audio tutorial on how to
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Michelle Bernstein <hamletsweetlady@...>
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#12875
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ADMIN: List Guidelines Reminder
About JAWS-Users-List
English (USA)
Hello and welcome to the JAWS Users list. This list has been created for The
purpose of discussing all aspects of the JAWS for Windows screen reader
Program.
So
About JAWS-Users-List
English (USA)
Hello and welcome to the JAWS Users list. This list has been created for The
purpose of discussing all aspects of the JAWS for Windows screen reader
Program.
So
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Rick Justice <ricjustice@...>
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#12874
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Re: best email cliant for win 10
I didn't like Outlook when I tried it years ago and I didn't want to buy it either. I use Thunderbird and like it a lot. It's free and works well on my Windows 10 computer.
Jeff
I didn't like Outlook when I tried it years ago and I didn't want to buy it either. I use Thunderbird and like it a lot. It's free and works well on my Windows 10 computer.
Jeff
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Audiobookfan
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#12873
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Unmute and refresh screen commands can't be separated
This is an update on a thread from last week.
the key combination JAWS key+escape has two unrelated functions. If you have sound muted, it will unmute it. Unfortunately, it will also refresh the
This is an update on a thread from last week.
the key combination JAWS key+escape has two unrelated functions. If you have sound muted, it will unmute it. Unfortunately, it will also refresh the
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Adrian Spratt
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#12872
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Re: expected jaws behavior
Hello Don:
In my opinion, this has nothing to do with JAWS, but with the DOCTYPE declaration of the webpage. If you try to replace the top two lines of your webpage with just this:
<DOCTYPE
Hello Don:
In my opinion, this has nothing to do with JAWS, but with the DOCTYPE declaration of the webpage. If you try to replace the top two lines of your webpage with just this:
<DOCTYPE
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Humberto Rodriguez
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#12871
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Re: What is the command for toggling 8 pixels per space?
Hey Reed!
Good thinking/searching. Surprised this key wasn’t assigned. I got it. Still not sure it’s going to do what I want, though. Oh well. I’m learning. *grins*…
Hey Reed!
Good thinking/searching. Surprised this key wasn’t assigned. I got it. Still not sure it’s going to do what I want, though. Oh well. I’m learning. *grins*…
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JM Casey
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#12870
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Re: What is the command for toggling 8 pixels per space?
Hey JM,
I think I found it!
Hit Insert+F2 for the run JAWS Manager
Select the Keyboard Manager
Select Default and press Enter
Tab over to the list of commands,
Down-arrow to
Hey JM,
I think I found it!
Hit Insert+F2 for the run JAWS Manager
Select the Keyboard Manager
Select Default and press Enter
Tab over to the list of commands,
Down-arrow to
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Reed Poynter
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#12869
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Re: expected jaws behavior
I tried the below link with three browsers. I’m using JAWS 2019.
With Edge, I heard the question, then each time I navigate to a radio button, JAWS is reading all three of the answer choices, but
I tried the below link with three browsers. I’m using JAWS 2019.
With Edge, I heard the question, then each time I navigate to a radio button, JAWS is reading all three of the answer choices, but
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Van Lant, Robin
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#12868
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