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Problem with Say All in Word stopping seems to be resolved
Robert Portal
Dear Quentin,
I reported a problem with Say all in Word some time ago where, in a large text file Say all always stopped after about 5 or 6 minutes reading. I had assumed that this was something peculiar to my system especially since it happened in Jaws as well as in NVDA (and I do have a number of programmes which might conflict with each other – it would take too long to explain why I keep it that way).
The problem seems to have been resolved in the 2021.3 release and I assume it is likely to be connected with NVDA now scrolling the Word view to keep up with the text being read while in Say all.
Many thanks for the good work
Robert
Da: nvda@nvda.groups.io Per conto di Quentin Christensen
Hi everyone,
NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2021.3 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version.
Kind regards
Quentin.
-- Quentin Christensen
Web: www.nvaccess.org Training: https://www.nvaccess.org/shop/ Certification: https://certification.nvaccess.org/ User group: https://nvda.groups.io/g/nvda Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NVAccess
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Re: new addon: NVDA Advanced OCR.
Eduardo Fermiano Luccas
when will it be tested on NVDA 2021.3? Em qua., 8 de dez. de 2021 às 09:20, Kenny Cheung <kennycheung0@...> escreveu:
Hi Simone,
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Re: new addon: NVDA Advanced OCR.
Kenny Cheung
Hi Simone,
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I was wondering, with this add-on, could it read what is displayed on a capture card for video games? I have a game system connected to my capture card and have the capture card connected to my computer and I OCR the capture card to read the text. Sent from Kenny’s MacBook Pro
On Dec 8, 2021, at 04:10, Simone Dal Maso <simone.dalmaso@...> wrote:
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News – NV Access - NVDA 2021.3 Released
#nvaccessnewsfeed
nvda@nvda.groups.io Integration <nvda@...>
NVDA 2021.3 ReleasedBy Reef Turner
NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2021.3 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. HighlightsThis release introduces support for the new HID Braille specification. This specification aims to standardize support for Braille Displays without needing individual drivers. There are updates to eSpeak-NG and LibLouis, including new Russian and Tshivenda tables. Error sounds can be enabled in stable builds of NVDA via a new advanced settings option. Say all in Word now scrolls the view to keep the current position visible. There are lots of improvements when using Office with UIA. One UIA fix is that Outlook now ignores more types of layout tables in messages. Important Note: Due to an update to our security certificate, a small number of users get an error when NVDA 2021.2 checks for updates. NVDA now asks Windows to update security certificates, which will prevent this error in the future. Affected users will need to download this update manually. Please note, after updating any software, it is a good idea to restart the computer. Restart by going to the Shutdown dialog, selecting “restart” and pressing ENTER. Updating software can change files which are in use. This can lead to instability and strange behaviour which is resolved by rebooting. This is the first thing to try if you do notice anything odd after updating. LinksWhile downloading NVDA, please consider becoming a monthly donor. Contributions like yours help NV Access continue our important work. We also have a range of training material in the NV Access Shop to help you increase your skills with NVDA. Start with the popular Basic Training for NVDA in electronic text, audio and braille. Save with the NVDA Productivity Bundle. This includes Basic Training, all our Microsoft Office training, and telephone support. 
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Re: new addon: NVDA Advanced OCR.
Brian Moore
This sounds fantastic and super useful. I just installed it and ran it on a closed file in my down loads folder. I get "recognizing" and then a couple of beeps, followed by "process completeed" I then hear the first line of the file but if I press an arrow key, I am taken back to the contents of my downloads folder and not the ocr result. Anyone else had a similar experience?
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If this works well, this could be a game changer and super useful as I said. Thanks. Brian. Contact me on skype: brian.moore follow me on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bmoore123
On 2021-12-08 4:10 a.m., Simone Dal Maso wrote:
Hello,
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NVDA 2021.3 Released!
Quentin Christensen
Hi everyone, NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2021.3 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. Highlights: This release introduces support for the new HID Braille specification. This specification aims to standardize support for Braille Displays without needing individual drivers. There are updates to eSpeak-NG and LibLouis, including new Russian and Tshivenda tables. Error sounds can be enabled in stable builds of NVDA via a new advanced settings option. Say all in Word now scrolls the view to keep the current position visible. There are lots of improvements when using Office with UIA. One UIA fix is that Outlook now ignores more types of layout tables in messages. Read the full details, and download from: https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2021-3/ Kind regards Quentin. Quentin Christensen Training and Support Manager Training: https://www.nvaccess.org/shop/ Certification: https://certification.nvaccess.org/ User group: https://nvda.groups.io/g/nvda Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NVAccess Twitter: @NVAccess
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Re: new addon: NVDA Advanced OCR.
Cearbhall O'Meadhra
Hi, Simone,
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This is n excellent piece of work! I have just tried the add-on with a bank statement in bitmap form file in my Downloads folder. It works like a dream! Yesterday, I tried to read the same file by using NVDA + r to OCR the Adobe screen displaying the statement. This gave me only a partial read of the contents. I am sure this was limited by the way Adobe was displaying the image. Just now, I pointed to the closed file in my downloads folder and press NVDA+shift+r and, almost instantly, a crisp, clear version of the statement page appeared without all the material that complicated the Adobe-based image. Many thanks to you and to the developer team and for sharing this great tool! All the best, Cearbhall m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e: cearbhall.omeadhra@...
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Simone Dal Maso Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:10 AM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: [nvda] new addon: NVDA Advanced OCR. Hello, I am part of a developer team of a new addon. I'd like to inform you that yesterday we published the first version of Nao, NVDA Advanced OCR. I paste the little readme file and at last I put the link for download. Feedback and suggestions are welcome! Nao is an addon that improves the standard OCR capabilities that NVDA provides on modern Windows versions. While NVDA standard command uses Windows OCR to recognize the screen, NAO is able to make the OCR on files saved on your hard drive or USB devices. Use NVDA-Shift-R to recognize any sorts of images and pdf! Simply put the focus / cursor on the file you desire, don't open it, but hit NVDA-Shift-r. The document will be recognized and a simple text editfield will appear, allowing you to read the entire content. Nao is able to handle also multipage pdf, so if you have a not accessible document, don't worry, Windows OCR will be able to make yhr entire work. System Requirements The addon works on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, since they have OCR capabilities builtin. Nao is compatible from NVDA version 2021.2, so don't use older versions of the screen reader. Note that Nao works with Windows Explorer, on desktop, or with Total Commander filemanager; don't use other software like 7zip or Winrar , since they are not supported. Features and commands • NVDA + Shift + R: recognize any sorts of images and pdf from file system; ◦ PgUp / PgDown: move the cursor between real pages of a multipages document. ◦ NVDA + Shift + P: report page number related to the cursor position, in a multipage document. • NVDA + Shift + Ctrl + R: take a full screen shot and recognize it. Github repository: https://github.com/sharkboyto/nao Latest version: https://github.com/sharkboyto/nao/releases/download/v_2021.1.07/nao-2021.1.07.nvda-addon -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
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Re: new addon: NVDA Advanced OCR.
Simone Dal Maso
Il 08/12/2021 11:23, William ha scritto:
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Re: new addon: NVDA Advanced OCR.
William
Hello,
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If I am understanding correctly, this app is also based on the Windows OCR, but it will automatically process a multi-page file instead or clicking nvda+r for every page, am I right? Simone Dal Maso 於 8/12/2021 17:10 寫道:
Hello,
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new addon: NVDA Advanced OCR.
Simone Dal Maso
Hello,
I am part of a developer team of a new addon. I'd like to inform you that yesterday we published the first version of Nao, NVDA Advanced OCR. I paste the little readme file and at last I put the link for download. Feedback and suggestions are welcome! Nao is an addon that improves the standard OCR capabilities that NVDA provides on modern Windows versions. While NVDA standard command uses Windows OCR to recognize the screen, NAO is able to make the OCR on files saved on your hard drive or USB devices. Use NVDA-Shift-R to recognize any sorts of images and pdf! Simply put the focus / cursor on the file you desire, don't open it, but hit NVDA-Shift-r. The document will be recognized and a simple text editfield will appear, allowing you to read the entire content. Nao is able to handle also multipage pdf, so if you have a not accessible document, don't worry, Windows OCR will be able to make yhr entire work. System Requirements The addon works on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, since they have OCR capabilities builtin. Nao is compatible from NVDA version 2021.2, so don't use older versions of the screen reader. Note that Nao works with Windows Explorer, on desktop, or with Total Commander filemanager; don't use other software like 7zip or Winrar , since they are not supported. Features and commands • NVDA + Shift + R: recognize any sorts of images and pdf from file system; ◦ PgUp / PgDown: move the cursor between real pages of a multipages document. ◦ NVDA + Shift + P: report page number related to the cursor position, in a multipage document. • NVDA + Shift + Ctrl + R: take a full screen shot and recognize it. Github repository: https://github.com/sharkboyto/nao Latest version: https://github.com/sharkboyto/nao/releases/download/v_2021.1.07/nao-2021.1.07.nvda-addon
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Re: Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA
Gene
Also, if this feature no longer exists in the newest version of JAWS, you
can install an earlier version. and keep the newer version. You can have
multiple copies of JAWS on the same machine. You can use the older copy
only for Zoom meetings, if you wish.
Of course, you may want to see if NVDA does what you want before installing
an earlier JAWS version.
Gene
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From: Gene
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2021 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: [nvda] Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA JAWS may have let you use this
command as though it were a universal command but that may have been a JAWS
feature. I joined a test meeting and when I talked, if I was in the window
using NVDA, the command control 2 worked. When I talked and I wasn’t in
the window, it didn’t. Gene -----Original Message-----
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2021 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: [nvda] Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA Thank you. Unfortunately control + shift + t is not a global command. That is, you can’t use it from the minutes file. You must alt + tab to Zoom, control + shift + t, then alt + t back to your minutes file.
Regards Louis Maher Phone: 713-444-7838 E-mail: ljmaher03@...
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Sim Kah Yong
Hi You can use Control + Shift + T for JAWS to announce name of active speaker. with JAWS 2021.
As for copying chat in NVDA, you can use "speech history, review and opying" add-on.
Hope this helps. Thanks.
On 8/12/2021 3:52 am, Louis Maher wrote:
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Re: Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA
Louis Maher
I did not know about this add-on. I will look into using it.
Regards Louis Maher Phone: 713-444-7838 E-mail: ljmaher03@...
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Sarah k Alawami
Sent: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:44 PM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA
Can you then copy the chat history from the chat window with the nvda zoom add on? I often do not do this, as I have a transcript auto save when I exit th emeeting.
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Sim Kah Yong
Thank you for the info of the JAWS hotkey and its limitation. The fact is that I seldom use JAWS these days. NVDA is my main screen reader. Are you using the Zoom enhancer add-on? I find it very useful too. You can use NVDA + Ctrl + h To open a dialog where you can read all the chats. Thanks. On 8/12/2021 8:24 am, Louis Maher wrote:
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Re: NVDA and deleting favorites
On Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 07:30 PM, Thierry Van Doorne wrote:
Press the Windows key and arrow down until you find "Delete" or press the letter D from Delete.- I presume you mean the Context Menu/Applications Key. Hitting the Windows Key, even if you have focus on an Edge favorite, still brings up the start menu. -- Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H1, Build 19043 The difference between a top-flight creative man and the hack is his ability to express powerful meanings indirectly. ~ Vance Packard
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Re: Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA
Gene
JAWS may have let you use this
command as though it were a universal command but that may have been a JAWS
feature. I joined a test meeting and when I talked, if I was in the window
using NVDA, the command control 2 worked. When I talked and I wasn’t in
the window, it didn’t. Gene
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2021 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: [nvda] Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA Thank you. Unfortunately control + shift + t is not a global command. That is, you can’t use it from the minutes file. You must alt + tab to Zoom, control + shift + t, then alt + t back to your minutes file.
Regards Louis Maher Phone: 713-444-7838 E-mail: ljmaher03@...
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Sim Kah Yong
Hi You can use Control + Shift + T for JAWS to announce name of active speaker. with JAWS 2021.
As for copying chat in NVDA, you can use "speech history, review and opying" add-on.
Hope this helps. Thanks.
On 8/12/2021 3:52 am, Louis Maher wrote:
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Re: Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA
Can you then copy the chat history from the chat window with the nvda zoom add on? I often do not do this, as I have a transcript auto save when I exit th emeeting.
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sim Kah Yong
Sent: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:32 PM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA
Thank you for the info of the JAWS hotkey and its limitation. The fact is that I seldom use JAWS these days. NVDA is my main screen reader. Are you using the Zoom enhancer add-on? I find it very useful too. You can use NVDA + Ctrl + h To open a dialog where you can read all the chats. Thanks. On 8/12/2021 8:24 am, Louis Maher wrote:
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Re: Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA
Sim Kah Yong
Thank you for the info of the JAWS hotkey and its limitation. The fact is that I seldom use JAWS these days. NVDA is my main screen reader. Are you using the Zoom enhancer add-on? I find it very useful too. You can use NVDA + Ctrl + h To open a dialog where you can read
all the chats. Thanks.
On 8/12/2021 8:24 am, Louis Maher
wrote:
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Re: NVDA and deleting favorites
Thierry Van Doorne
Find your favorites in Microsoft Edge. Highlight the favorite you want to delete. Press the Windows key and arrow down until you find "Delete" or press the letter D from Delete.
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Re: Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA
Louis Maher
Thank you. Unfortunately control + shift + t is not a global command. That is, you can’t use it from the minutes file. You must alt + tab to Zoom, control + shift + t, then alt + t back to your minutes file.
Regards Louis Maher Phone: 713-444-7838 E-mail: ljmaher03@...
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Sim Kah Yong
Sent: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:19 PM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Accessing Zoom Chat With NVDA
Hi You can use Control + Shift + T for JAWS to announce name of active speaker. with JAWS 2021.
As for copying chat in NVDA, you can use "speech history, review and opying" add-on.
Hope this helps. Thanks.
On 8/12/2021 3:52 am, Louis Maher wrote:
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Re: NVDA and deleting favorites
And, to drive home one of my frequent points, you could cut off the "NVDA" part of this question and the answer is precisely the same.
This is not an NVDA function, nor any screen reader's function, but how Edge works with the keyboard whether or not any screen reader is in use. This is not offered as a criticism or an attack, but to encourage people to think about what controls what they're asking about. When it comes right down to it, it's usually not the screen reader unless we're talking screen reader settings or commands. -- Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H1, Build 19043 The difference between a top-flight creative man and the hack is his ability to express powerful meanings indirectly. ~ Vance Packard
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Re: NVDA and deleting favorites
Gene
Be on the favorite you want to delete, open the context menu and find
delete. You will probably hear a shortcut letter when you are on delete so
in future you can open the context menu and type the letter.
When trying to figure out how to do things in situations like this, the
context menu should be one of the first things tried.
Gene
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From: Chris Shook
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2021 4:49 PM
Subject: [nvda] NVDA and deleting favorites Hi, Quick question, how do you delete favorites in edge using NVDA?
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