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Re: Putting graphics in a document using Jaws

Mike B <mb69mach1@...>
 


Hi Teri,
 
Below is a note I saved, but personally I've never done this.
 
From: Brian Lee
In Word, place the cursor where you want to insert the logo. 
Use Alt followed by N followed by P for choosing a picture to insert.
Browse to the PNG file and insert it.
JAWS recognizes the inserted picture as an object. 
Use CTRL with shift and O to select the picture.
JAWS should speak the height and width of the picture at this point.
Press enter key.
When you press enter key the "Lay out options" pane should appear.  It might
come up and have keyboard focus right on the "See more" button or you might
have to use F6 until focus is in the pane.
Press spacebar on the "See more" button.
There will be three page tabs in the resulting dialog box.  Go to the Size
page.
You can tab across to confirm absolute height and width. 
The aspect ratio will likely be locked and be relative to the original
picture size.  As you tab you should find a rotation box and it is likely on
zero degrees.
There are also two boxes for adjusting height and width, which will  only
work if you uncheck the aspect ratio checkbox. If you do uncheck that
checkbox and adjust height and width percentages then JAWS will speak the
new dimensions in the document when you use CTRL with shift and O to select
the picture.
 
I hope this is what you are wanting.
 
Take care.
Brian Lee
brianllee@...

Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.  Go dodgers!
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Usually, the reason is that somebody screwed up.

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 6:37 PM
Subject: [jaws-users] Putting graphics in a document using Jaws

Hi

Are there any tutorials that cover putting graphics like pictures in a
document using Jaws? Or any tips and tricks? I'm doing a course that
requires me to produce material including pictures for the class students.

Also, are there any teachers on the list who use Jaws and who would be
happy to correspond with me privately?

Thanks for any help anyone is able to offer.


Teri
Re: Question Jaws Caps

Mike B <mb69mach1@...>
 

Hi Bob,
 
You can check and change your cap pitch using the steps below.  I have my cap pitch set at 27 so I can tell caps a little easier.
 
1. Press, Insert + J, to open the Jaws context menu, then press the letter, O, to open options, or arrow down to, Options, and press enter.
2. Press the letter, V, to open the Voices submenu, or down arrow to, submenu Voices, and press enter.
3. Press enter on, Voice adjustment...
4. Tab 5 times to, Voice adjust combobox, All Contexts, and in here is where you'll find the caps pitch setting by tabbing a few times.
5. Now down arrow to find the PC cursor, Jaws cursor, Keyboard and Tutor message voices.  Tab on each of these to find voice rate and pitch change settings. 
If you make any changes make sure that you apply and okay them to save them.  If you change the cap pitch in the all contexts dialogue it'll cover all cursors.
 

Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.  Go dodgers!
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Usually, the reason is that somebody screwed up.

----- Original Message -----
To: Jaws
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2019 10:01 AM
Subject: [jaws-users] Question Jaws Caps

Jaws 2019
Win 10
WLM 12
Word 10
 
When typing in WLM and Word, and reading back with arrow keys, I cannot tell what letters are upper case. This often results in typing a sentence, or even more, in upper case.
 
How can I tell when I am typing in upper case?
How can I tell which letters are upper case when reviewing what I have written with the arrow keys?
    
Bob Ringwald
Amateur (ham) radio station K6YBV
www.ringwald.com
Re: Question Jaws Caps

Hamit Campos
 

What voice are you using? Is it not pitch shifting? Even Elequence shifts.

On 7/21/2019 1:01 PM, Robert Ringwald wrote:
Jaws 2019
Win 10
WLM 12
Word 10
 
When typing in WLM and Word, and reading back with arrow keys, I cannot tell what letters are upper case. This often results in typing a sentence, or even more, in upper case.
 
How can I tell when I am typing in upper case?
How can I tell which letters are upper case when reviewing what I have written with the arrow keys?
    
Bob Ringwald
Amateur (ham) radio station K6YBV
www.ringwald.com




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Re: Mr. Damery's Email

Hamit Campos
 

I've usually heard him say edamery@.... Don't quote me on that 100% though cause I could be wrong or perhaps if this is indeed what you heard on the FSCast it may have changed.

On 7/21/2019 12:47 PM, Richard Turner wrote:

I thought I had heard his Email address correctly on a recent FS cast, but apparently not.

Could someone send it to me?

Thanks,

Richard

 

 

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Re: Please remind me how I can access the addressbooks in Outlook 10.

Mr. Ed
 

You can also do the ctrl + shift + B to get to your contact. Tab once and then you are in the list of contact. Then you can just arrow down the list.

Mr. Ed

 

From: jaws-users-list@groups.io [mailto:jaws-users-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of Rebecca Lineberger
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 2:44 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] Please remind me how I can access the addressbooks in Outlook 10.

 

There are several ways to get to contacts.

1.  The fastest, press control-3 (on top of the keyboard)

Or,

2. Press

control-y

Press c until you hear

Contacts.

Press enter.

Arrow through the contacts using the right or left arrow keys.

Note that you cannot do either from inside an open message.

To get back to your inbox, press control-1.

From: jaws-users-list@groups.io [mailto:jaws-users-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 1:16 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: [jaws-users] Please remind me how I can access the addressbooks in Outlook 10.

 

I’m on Windows 10, unlike Windows 7 at work, and can’t seem to pull up any address lists.

 

Judy

“Embrace the day with its mercies and blessings.”

 

 
Question Jaws Caps

Robert Ringwald
 

Jaws 2019
Win 10
WLM 12
Word 10
 
When typing in WLM and Word, and reading back with arrow keys, I cannot tell what letters are upper case. This often results in typing a sentence, or even more, in upper case.
 
How can I tell when I am typing in upper case?
How can I tell which letters are upper case when reviewing what I have written with the arrow keys?
    
Bob Ringwald
Amateur (ham) radio station K6YBV
www.ringwald.com
Mr. Damery's Email

Richard Turner <richardturner42@...>
 

I thought I had heard his Email address correctly on a recent FS cast, but apparently not.

Could someone send it to me?

Thanks,

Richard

 

 

Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com

“The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of flying.  There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." --Douglas Adams, from Life, The Universe and Everything, p.59

 
Re: Adding A Contact In Outlook

Judy Jones <sonshines59@...>
 

Rebecca, thanks for that, and I love your sense of humor.

 

Judy

“Embrace the day with its mercies and blessings.”

 

From: jaws-users-list@groups.io [mailto:jaws-users-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of Rebecca Lineberger
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2019 7:16 AM
To: JAWS Users List
Subject: [jaws-users] Adding A Contact In Outlook

 

This may be of interest if your contacts list has not been, um, addressed, yet.  Smile.  This is an easy way to add a sender’s name to the permanent contacts list.

 

1. Open the message containing the sender’s address that you wish to add.

2. Press alt 1 twice quickly to move Jaws focus to the from field.

3. Press the applications key or shift F10 to open the context menu.

4. Press D to select the “Add to Outlook contacts” option.

Tab through the fields and make sure they are filled out as you want.

Press alt-s to save.

 

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”

Josh Billings

 
Re: Installing Firefox Extensions

jmule <redfrogradio@...>
 

Greg,

Pressing the F6 key did the trick.

Thank you very much,

John

On 7/21/2019 6:57 AM, Greg Wocher wrote:
Hello,
Try pressing the F6 key till you get to the message. You should then be able to move thru the various options for that message.

Greg Wocher


On Jul 20, 2019, at 4:57 PM, jmule <redfrogradio@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,

I am running Jaws 2019 and Firefox 68. When I want to add a new extension to Firefox, I activate the "Add to Firefox" button. I immediately get a message to confirm the new extension. The options are Add Alt-A and Cancel Alt-C. I press the Alt-A key combination, but the extension does not get installed. I also tried the same with NVDA with no success. How does a screen reader user interact with this message?


Thanks,

John
Adding A Contact In Outlook

Rebecca Lineberger
 

This may be of interest if your contacts list has not been, um, addressed, yet.  Smile.  This is an easy way to add a sender’s name to the permanent contacts list.

 

1. Open the message containing the sender’s address that you wish to add.

2. Press alt 1 twice quickly to move Jaws focus to the from field.

3. Press the applications key or shift F10 to open the context menu.

4. Press D to select the “Add to Outlook contacts” option.

Tab through the fields and make sure they are filled out as you want.

Press alt-s to save.

 

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”

Josh Billings

 
Re: wlm 2012 check spelling

Lenny McHugh <LennyMcHugh@...>
 

Marie, I am running office 2010 home and student edition with wlm 2012. What I do not understand is that it works both on my old win 7 machine and my win 10 laptop.
 

From: Marie
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 3:17 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] wlm 2012 check spelling
 
I believe you are running Office 365. If you also installed Office 2010, this might cause a problem. When I first switched to 365, the Microsoft tech advised me to uninstall any other versions of office.
Marie
 
From: Lenny McHugh
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 10:16 AM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] wlm 2012 check spelling
 
It did not correct the problem.
 
From: Marie
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2019 11:31 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] wlm 2012 check spelling
 
This sounds like a good tip. If it does not work, I would try to run a repair on WLM. If you have the installation file, just run it and you should get the option to do the repair. I have done this and I did not lose any setting, etc.
Marie
 
 
From: Robin Frost
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2019 6:26 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] wlm 2012 check spelling
 
Hi,
Not sure if this is the same but it’s worth a shot.  I recently experienced this in Office 365’s version as well. I almost abandoned Live Mail as a result and I’m sure some might advocate that at any rate regardless. But returning to the topic at hand. Go into Word and access its options and make sure auto correct is turned on.  I know, I know that’s not what you’re asking for and you might not even want to use it but trust me this is the only known way to revive the ability to do that which you wish. Try it and you might find that pleasantly the option to spell check in Live Mail revives.
Good luck and I hope that helps.
Take good care.
Robin
 
 
From: Lenny McHugh
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 8:52 PM
To: Jaws Users
Subject: [jaws-users] wlm 2012 check spelling
 
Again, I am at a loss. On both my win 7 machine and win 10 laptop F7 checks spelling with word 2010. On this new machine win 10 it does not work and I just reinstalled office home 2010..Any suggestions on how to correct this? TIA

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Re: Installing Firefox Extensions

Greg Wocher
 

Hello,
Try pressing the F6 key till you get to the message. You should then be able to move thru the various options for that message.

Greg Wocher

On Jul 20, 2019, at 4:57 PM, jmule <redfrogradio@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,

I am running Jaws 2019 and Firefox 68. When I want to add a new extension to Firefox, I activate the "Add to Firefox" button. I immediately get a message to confirm the new extension. The options are Add Alt-A and Cancel Alt-C. I press the Alt-A key combination, but the extension does not get installed. I also tried the same with NVDA with no success. How does a screen reader user interact with this message?


Thanks,

John
Re: adobe acrobat reader dc and jaws 2019

Rebecca Lineberger
 

I posted this earlier, but here it is again in case it helps.

Open Adobe, either from the icon on your desktop, or from the start menu.

Press control-k.

Press s till you hear

Security enhanced.

There is a checkbox that says,

Enable protected mode at startup.  If it’s checked.  Press the spacebar to uncheck it.

If you get a warning message, that’s okay.  You need to change this to make it work.

Tab to OK.

Tab to OK again.

Now it works as it should.

 

 

 

From: jaws-users-list@groups.io [mailto:jaws-users-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of Marvin Hunkin
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2019 4:35 AM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: [jaws-users] adobe acrobat reader dc and jaws 2019

 

I thought I would try adobe acrobat reader dc, latest version. My adobe acrobat pro English is a few years old, version 5.5., but when I try to load a pdf, and then select that and load, it goes into like a web based or cloud, and jaws just sees it as blank. If I try to do a insert o, d for document, says ocr failed. So not sure why. Why is that, and not reading it that great and do have the google chrome extension. Maybe ray, can help. This is weird.

Anyone had this issue with adobe acrobat reader dc, current free version and got it from the official adobe site.

Marvin.

 

 

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adobe acrobat reader dc and jaws 2019

Marvin Hunkin <startrekvoyager@...>
 

I thought I would try adobe acrobat reader dc, latest version. My adobe acrobat pro English is a few years old, version 5.5., but when I try to load a pdf, and then select that and load, it goes into like a web based or cloud, and jaws just sees it as blank. If I try to do a insert o, d for document, says ocr failed. So not sure why. Why is that, and not reading it that great and do have the google chrome extension. Maybe ray, can help. This is weird.

Anyone had this issue with adobe acrobat reader dc, current free version and got it from the official adobe site.

Marvin.

 


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Re: usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech

Mike B <mb69mach1@...>
 


Bro,
 
Holy crap, I realized that about 1 hour after I replied!  I guess I need to pull my head out into the fresh air!  LOL  LOL 

Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.  Go dodgers!
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Usually, the reason is that somebody screwed up.

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech

Yo bro,
He wasn't talking about the Jaws dongle, it's blue-tooth.

HTH,
Rick Justice

"Tomorrow's another day, another way!"
"and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike B" <mb69mach1@...>
To: <jaws-users-list@groups.io>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech


Hi Leonard,

It sounds like your Jaws dongle is being seen as a soundcard by your
computer.  Have you updated your dongle with the latest J2019 dongle file?
If not, you'll need to contact VFO / Fs and have it emailed to you.  I don't
know if one has to do with the other, and this is the first time I've heard
about this behavior by a dongle.  Hopefully someone will have an definitive
answer for you.

Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.  Go dodgers!
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Usually, the reason is that
somebody screwed up.
----- Original Message -----
From: leonard morris
To: Jaws
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:05 PM
Subject: [jaws-users] usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech


I have a USB Bluetooth dongle for my older Gateway laptop. I am using
Windows 7 and Jaws 2019. When I plug the Dongle in to a USB port I get
no Jaws speech unless I connect my bluetooth headphones. I also have a
focus 40 Braille display connected with USB which still works with Jaws
when the Dongle is connected. Is there something in Jaws settings I can
change so I don't have to keep unplugging the Dongle? The device is
small and I am afraid I will put it down somewhere and won't be able to
locate it.


--
"Every country has an idenity, history, customs,  and culture. It's a unique
landscape in determining how its people live, work and play."
Putting graphics in a document using Jaws

Teri McElroy
 

Hi

Are there any tutorials that cover putting graphics like pictures in a document using Jaws? Or any tips and tricks? I'm doing a course that requires me to produce material including pictures for the class students.

Also, are there any teachers on the list who use Jaws and who would be happy to correspond with me privately?

Thanks for any help anyone is able to offer.


Teri
Re: usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech

Rick Justice <ricjustice@...>
 

Yo bro,
He wasn't talking about the Jaws dongle, it's blue-tooth.

HTH,
Rick Justice

"Tomorrow's another day, another way!"
"and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike B" <mb69mach1@fastmail.com>
To: <jaws-users-list@groups.io>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech


Hi Leonard,

It sounds like your Jaws dongle is being seen as a soundcard by your
computer. Have you updated your dongle with the latest J2019 dongle file?
If not, you'll need to contact VFO / Fs and have it emailed to you. I don't
know if one has to do with the other, and this is the first time I've heard
about this behavior by a dongle. Hopefully someone will have an definitive
answer for you.

Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Go dodgers!
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Usually, the reason is that
somebody screwed up.
----- Original Message -----
From: leonard morris
To: Jaws
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:05 PM
Subject: [jaws-users] usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech


I have a USB Bluetooth dongle for my older Gateway laptop. I am using
Windows 7 and Jaws 2019. When I plug the Dongle in to a USB port I get
no Jaws speech unless I connect my bluetooth headphones. I also have a
focus 40 Braille display connected with USB which still works with Jaws
when the Dongle is connected. Is there something in Jaws settings I can
change so I don't have to keep unplugging the Dongle? The device is
small and I am afraid I will put it down somewhere and won't be able to
locate it.


--
"Every country has an idenity, history, customs, and culture. It's a unique
landscape in determining how its people live, work and play."
Re: usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech

Larry Volk
 

Hi Leonard;
Maybe when you plug the Bluetooth dongle in it defaults to headphone. Go to Control Panel then under sound and check it there.

-----Original Message-----
From: jaws-users-list@groups.io [mailto:jaws-users-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of leonard morris
Sent: July 20, 2019 5:06 PM
To: Jaws
Subject: [jaws-users] usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech

I have a USB Bluetooth dongle for my older Gateway laptop. I am using
Windows 7 and Jaws 2019. When I plug the Dongle in to a USB port I get
no Jaws speech unless I connect my bluetooth headphones. I also have a
focus 40 Braille display connected with USB which still works with Jaws
when the Dongle is connected. Is there something in Jaws settings I can
change so I don't have to keep unplugging the Dongle? The device is
small and I am afraid I will put it down somewhere and won't be able to
locate it.


--
"Every country has an idenity, history, customs, and culture. It's a unique landscape in determining how its people live, work and play."
Re: Please remind me how I can access the addressbooks in Outlook 10.

Judy Jones <sonshines59@...>
 

This is awesome information, thank you.

 

 

Judy

“Embrace the day with its mercies and blessings.”

 

From: jaws-users-list@groups.io [mailto:jaws-users-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of Rebecca Lineberger
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 3:14 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] Please remind me how I can access the addressbooks in Outlook 10.

 

Learn something every day.  Smile.

I did not have the name only checkbox checked.  Now it is, for future possible use.

But names do have to be in the contacts list for this to work.  As I said off-list

Perhaps what you might want—since you have not added names to your contacts is suggested contacts.  This is a list of all the addresses you’ve sent messages to.

But there’s no reason to go here, if your autofill is working.  Outlook will autofill using likely addresses you’ve used before whether they’re in your contacts or not.

If your autofill does not bring up a name you want, that you’ve sent to before, press

Control-k

For check names.  You can arrow down through that list and press enter.

From: jaws-users-list@groups.io [mailto:jaws-users-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of Brian Lee
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 5:35 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] Please remind me how I can access the addressbooks in Outlook 10.

 

Hello Judy,

 

In addition to using the CTRL key with the various numbers to move between parts of Outlook, you can use CTRL with Shift and B while composing a message to bring up the address book.  In the resulting dialog box you can show the list by names listed alphabetically by choosing the “Name only” radio button.  There is a combo box from which you can pick the applicable contacts list to search.  When you start typing a name in the search box you can tab to the Go button and use it.  Tab again and you will find a list of names starting with the one you typed in the search box.  Use up or down arrow keys to move up or down the list of names.  When the name you want is in focus tab to whichever button applies to the field in which you want the name to be placed.  There are three buttons, a “To”, a “CC” and a “BCC” button.  After using spacebar on the button that applies, tab to and use the OK button.  This dialog box can be used while composing a new message,. Replying to a message or forwarding a message.

 

Take care.   

 

Brian Lee

brianllee@...

 

From: jaws-users-list@groups.io [mailto:jaws-users-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
Sent: July 20, 2019 10:16 AM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: [jaws-users] Please remind me how I can access the addressbooks in Outlook 10.

 

I’m on Windows 10, unlike Windows 7 at work, and can’t seem to pull up any address lists.

 

Judy

“Embrace the day with its mercies and blessings.”

 

 
Re: usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech

Marie <magpie.mn@...>
 

I have a BT dongle and if you plug it in and have a BT device such as a headphone paired to the computer, the sound will be diverted to it. You could probably reroute the sound if you could access the sound mixer but once the bt is connected you must use it for the sound source.
Marie
 
 

From: Mike B
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:28 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech
 
Hi Leonard,
 
It sounds like your Jaws dongle is being seen as a soundcard by your computer.  Have you updated your dongle with the latest J2019 dongle file?  If not, you'll need to contact VFO / Fs and have it emailed to you.  I don't know if one has to do with the other, and this is the first time I've heard about this behavior by a dongle.  Hopefully someone will have an definitive answer for you.

Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.  Go dodgers!
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Usually, the reason is that somebody screwed up.
----- Original Message -----
From: leonard morris
To: Jaws
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:05 PM
Subject: [jaws-users] usb bluetooth dongle and jaws lost speech
 
I have a USB Bluetooth dongle for my older Gateway laptop. I am using
Windows 7 and Jaws 2019. When I plug the Dongle in to a USB port I get
no Jaws speech unless I connect my bluetooth headphones. I also have a
focus 40 Braille display connected with USB which still works with Jaws
when the Dongle is connected. Is there something in Jaws settings I can
change so I don't have to keep unplugging the Dongle? The device is
small and I am afraid I will put it down somewhere and won't be able to
locate it.


--
"Every country has an idenity, history, customs,  and culture. It's a unique landscape in determining how its people live, work and play."
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