I never found the Windows-U method to work reliably (although I didn't use
it much). I do Windows-R (for Run) followed immediately by narrator and
then the Enter keyy. If a program has a unique name that is short enough
for you to type it reliably, Windows-R works.
Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 8:01 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Windows Narrator Discovered
Jim:
If you are using Windows 7, hit the windows key plus U simultaneously.
This will put you in something called "ease of access center".
Tab twice from that point, and you should hear Windows Narrator.
Hit enter, and it should be activated.
To get out of it, just hit alt F4, or use the Alt and arrow keys to find the
option to close the program.
I hope this helps.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 11:33 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Windows Narrator Discovered
Would like someone to say again, how to launch windows narrator and also how
to shut it off please. Danks and 73, Jim WA6EKS
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Tue, 7 Oct 2014 06:59:48 -0400
Subject: Re: Windows Narrator Discovered
I agree, Colin, and this is why I appreciated this thread so much.
I knew narrator was out there, but fortunately, never had the need to use
it.
Now, I'm prepared if the need arises.
Tom Behler: kB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 9:26 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Windows Narrator Discovered
narator should begin to speak in the ease of access center...it is supposed
to by default anyway...but hey, hit tab twice and you've got it everytime
anyway.
Narator has gotten me out of lots of jams when jaws stops speaking, or when
setting up a new computer that doesn't have jaws...installing jfw from a
thumb drive or the internet is great, but if you don't have speech to get it
started it's pretty difficult.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
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From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 7:18 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]
Subject: Windows Narrator Discovered
Hi, all.
Well, I learned something new a few minutes ago.
If I press the windows key plus the letter U, I am put into an "ease of
access" set of options under Windows 7. If I then tab two times, I come to
a Windows Narrator button, and if I hit enter on it, Windows Narrator
starts speaking.
If Jaws is disabled, I can tab twice and then hit enter, and Windows
Narrator is activated that way.
So, you really can teach this old dog a new trick or two.
(grin)
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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