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Using NVDA for Ebooks and Kindle
The latest version of the Kindle for PC app will work rather nicely with NVDA and, as of now, no accessibility plug-in is needed. https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/fd/kcp David Goldfield, Assistive Te
The latest version of the Kindle for PC app will work rather nicely with NVDA and, as of now, no accessibility plug-in is needed. https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/fd/kcp David Goldfield, Assistive Te
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New sounds reverted back to old in next
Hello. Regarding the new sounds, what I'd personally like to see is the ability to configure them in the Sounds app, just as you can with other apps. In fact, the Window-Eyes screen reader also had it
Hello. Regarding the new sounds, what I'd personally like to see is the ability to configure them in the Sounds app, just as you can with other apps. In fact, the Window-Eyes screen reader also had it
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Seeking Tips on Installing OneCore Voices for Use With NVDA Snapshots
I'm using Windows 10 Pro and I know that I have some of the OneCore voices already installed. However, I'm trying to install some of the British voices. While I see them in the list of voices under sp
I'm using Windows 10 Pro and I know that I have some of the OneCore voices already installed. However, I'm trying to install some of the British voices. While I see them in the list of voices under sp
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Microsoft Store app is accessible for KNFB purchase
Admittedly, it would be convenient if the Microsoft store allowed for navigation using the virtual cursor. I haven't tried this but I'm wondering if the Objpad addon would make navigating the store a
Admittedly, it would be convenient if the Microsoft store allowed for navigation using the virtual cursor. I haven't tried this but I'm wondering if the Objpad addon would make navigating the store a
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Way Off Topic!!!
I'd like to second Travis's recommendations. For my day-to-day computer tasks, such as reading and answering emails, Web surfing, document composition, etc., I use a standard account with the user acc
I'd like to second Travis's recommendations. For my day-to-day computer tasks, such as reading and answering emails, Web surfing, document composition, etc., I use a standard account with the user acc
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How to Retrieve Purchased Copies of NV Access Tutorials
Hello. Several months ago, I purchased a copy of the NVDA with Microsoft Word tutorial from the NV Access shop. I have since downloaded the epub-formatted file and have used it with Voice Dream Reader
Hello. Several months ago, I purchased a copy of the NVDA with Microsoft Word tutorial from the NV Access shop. I have since downloaded the epub-formatted file and have used it with Voice Dream Reader
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Incorrect Keystroke in Excel Training
I agree that it's certainly preferable and desirable that mistakes never find their way into product manuals or tutorials and that is the goal of anybody who writes documentation. However, it's inevit
I agree that it's certainly preferable and desirable that mistakes never find their way into product manuals or tutorials and that is the goal of anybody who writes documentation. However, it's inevit
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having trouble reading messages in thunderbird
Hi, Rosemarie. If this happens, try pressing the alt key to move to the menus and then press the alt key a second time to move away from the menu bar back to the message. Does cursor navigation work?
Hi, Rosemarie. If this happens, try pressing the alt key to move to the menus and then press the alt key a second time to move away from the menu bar back to the message. Does cursor navigation work?
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Thoughts About New Earcons in Test Branch
Hi, Bhavya. Thanks for the link to your blog, which is quite good, by the way. Yes, I'm familiar with substituting the default wav files for ones which might be preferable. I may do that but was just
Hi, Bhavya. Thanks for the link to your blog, which is quite good, by the way. Yes, I'm familiar with substituting the default wav files for ones which might be preferable. I may do that but was just
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Thoughts About New Earcons in Test Branch
Forgive me if this has already been discussed, as I have just resubscribed to this list and have been off of it for quite some time. I had mixed feelings about the new earcons which I noticed in a rec
Forgive me if this has already been discussed, as I have just resubscribed to this list and have been off of it for quite some time. I had mixed feelings about the new earcons which I noticed in a rec
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Slow MS Word Navigation; Odd Options behavior
Hi, Joseph. In my case, this issue does not occur with specific documents. In fact, it occurs when I'm writing in a blank document. David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist Feel free to visit
Hi, Joseph. In my case, this issue does not occur with specific documents. In fact, it occurs when I'm writing in a blank document. David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist Feel free to visit
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Slow MS Word Navigation; Odd Options behavior
I have also noticed odd behavior with NVDA and Word 2016. My issues are similar to yours in some ways but different in others. I am not a Braille display owner and so I'm only using speech. Specifical
I have also noticed odd behavior with NVDA and Word 2016. My issues are similar to yours in some ways but different in others. I am not a Braille display owner and so I'm only using speech. Specifical
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optimization tools (sorry if this is a repeat)
Hi, Ame. I used to be heavily into optimization tools and, from the ones I tried, Ccleaner was the most accessible. However, it is usually the case that you will not notice much in the way of a perfor
Hi, Ame. I used to be heavily into optimization tools and, from the ones I tried, Ccleaner was the most accessible. However, it is usually the case that you will not notice much in the way of a perfor
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Anti virus recommendations
The open source antivirus program you might be referring to could be Clamwin. I used it many years ago. It did seem rather accessible but those who know me will know that we need to consider the progr
The open source antivirus program you might be referring to could be Clamwin. I used it many years ago. It did seem rather accessible but those who know me will know that we need to consider the progr
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Anti virus recommendations
Hi, Quentin. I use and highly recommend Kaspersky Antivirus. I wrote a detailed review of it from the standpoint of accessibility with NVDA. https://davidgoldfield.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/kaspersky-a
Hi, Quentin. I use and highly recommend Kaspersky Antivirus. I wrote a detailed review of it from the standpoint of accessibility with NVDA. https://davidgoldfield.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/kaspersky-a
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OCR software?
Here's the link for Text Cloner Pro. http://www.premierathome.com/products/TextClonerPro-features.php David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist Feel free to visit my Web site WWW.DavidGoldfield
Here's the link for Text Cloner Pro. http://www.premierathome.com/products/TextClonerPro-features.php David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist Feel free to visit my Web site WWW.DavidGoldfield
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Question/Will NVDA Ever Have a Digits/Full Numbers Toggle?
Hi. I'm wondering if NVDA will ever possess a toggle to switch from the speaking of full numbers to single digits.
Hi. I'm wondering if NVDA will ever possess a toggle to switch from the speaking of full numbers to single digits.
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NVDA missing verbosity
Eric, I have also experienced the issue with silence when I invoke the "save" dialog in Word. A way to get around this is that, after pressing ctrl-s, press the alt key to move focus to the ribbon. Pr
Eric, I have also experienced the issue with silence when I invoke the "save" dialog in Word. A way to get around this is that, after pressing ctrl-s, press the alt key to move focus to the ribbon. Pr
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Somewhat Offtopic/Please Respond Offlist/Looking For Windows Utility Written By a Member of This List
Hi, Jacques. Yes, your program is the one I was looking for. Thanks for getting back to me about it. I'll be sure to download it and will be happy to provide feedback, if you'd like. All the best. Dav
Hi, Jacques. Yes, your program is the one I was looking for. Thanks for getting back to me about it. I'll be sure to download it and will be happy to provide feedback, if you'd like. All the best. Dav
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Somewhat Offtopic/Please Respond Offlist/Looking For Windows Utility Written By a Member of This List
Hi. A few weeks ago, someone who I believe was on this list mentioned that he wrote a utility to easily alter settings within Windows. I've lost his message and his Web site for the software and am wo
Hi. A few weeks ago, someone who I believe was on this list mentioned that he wrote a utility to easily alter settings within Windows. I've lost his message and his Web site for the software and am wo
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