Browsing Category: Guide

  1. GWKB1003 - Working With Window-Eyes User Windows - Working With Window-Eyes User Windows This guide describes how Window-Eyes standard, hyperactive, and float windows operate. For this guide, it is assumed that you are...
  2. GWKB1004 - Network and Multi-User Installation Guide - The following document will guide you through the Window-Eyes network installation process, and demonstrate how ­to set up multiple Window-Eyes user accounts.
  3. GWKB1005 - Smart Web Browsing with Window-Eyes - What is Browse Mode? Web browsers are designed with sighted users in mind. That is, the designers assume users can review the content of web pages with...
  4. GWKB1006 - So You Want to Write a Set File? - So You Want to Write a Set file? The information in this article applies to Window-Eyes 7.5. While the majority of the information is true for...
  5. GWKB1007 - The Window-Eyes API - Window-Eyes has the ability to communicate directly with applications by using an Application Programming Interface (API) called GWSpeak.Speak. The following example demonstrates the use...
  6. GWKB1009 - Set File Associations - Associated means you or someone saved a set file and when Window-Eyes said "confirm association" you said yes. This means whenever the current Microsoft...
  7. GWKB1010 - About Active Accessibility Support - This article provides an overview of Active Accessibility SDK support provided by the MSHTML component of Internet Explorer. Accessibility aids are applications that help people with disabilities...
  8. GWKB1011 - How to Use Windows XP - Here's your one-stop shop for learning how to use the features and technologies that come with Windows XP. Working Remotely - Get as much work done...
  9. GWKB1012 - Microsoft Accessibility - Accessible technology enables opportunity for people of all abilities to scale new heights and achieve goals they never thought possible. Make your computer easier to use with accessibility options...
  10. GWKB1013 - Word 2000 Step by Step Tutorials - Following are step by step tutorials on adjusting accessibility options Word 2000. Instructions are provided for both mouse and keyboard implementation. Customizing Menus and Toolbars ...
  11. GWKB1014 - Word 2002 Step by Step Tutorials - Following are step by step tutorials on adjusting accessibility options in Word 2002. Instructions are provided for both mouse and keyboard implementation. Using Keyboard Shortcuts ...
  12. GWKB1015 - Using Accessible PDF Documents with Adobe Reader - Adobe is committed to promoting accessibility in both the Adobe Acrobat software and the information contained in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) documents.
  13. GWKB1016 - An Introduction to Driver Chain Manager - Learn how Driver Chain Manager (DCM) helps reduce the errors that users of assistive technology products can experience when they have multiple screen readers, screen magnifiers or remote access...
  14. GWKB1017 - Windows XP Upgrade Advisor - The Upgrade Advisor is a tool that checks your system hardware and software to see if it is ready for upgrade to Windows XP. If you run Upgrade Advisor...
  15. GWKB1018 - Windows XP Step by Step Tutorials - Following are step by step tutorials on adjusting accessibility options and using accessibility utilities in Windows XP. Instructions are provided for both mouse and keyboard implementation. ...
  16. GWKB1019 - Five editions of Windows XP compared - Microsoft's most advanced desktop operating system, Windows XP, is at the center of ongoing personal computing innovation. With Windows XP, home users can experience the digital world like never...
  17. GWKB1020 - How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP - This article describes how to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer 6 and Outlook Express 6 in Windows XP. You may have to do this if you are having problems...
  18. GWKB1027 - Using the Braille Sense as a Bluetooth Braille Display with Window-Eyes - These instructions are relevant to firmware version 5.51 of all Braille Sense notetakers. The term "Braille Sense" is used to refer to all Braille Sense models whether...
  19. GWKB1029 - Adding Form Controls to Microsoft Word - Window-Eyes will easily read Microsoft Word form controls when designed with accessibility in mind. Creating accessible documents often falls on the part of a sighted individual who may...
  20. GWKB1030 - Turning Off Formatting Marks in Microsoft Word - If you find that arrowing through text in a Microsoft Word document results in the word "bullet" spoken between each word, or the word "paragraph"...
  21. GWKB1034 - Accessing Attachments in Email Messages - Email attachments are files that are included (or "attached") with an email message. Documents, images, and even application files can be sent via email. Attachments...
  22. GWKB1036 - Learning New Applications with Window-Eyes - Window-Eyes makes accessing new applications quick and easy. Whether you've purchased a new program from a local computer store, or downloaded a popular application from the Internet, Window-Eyes...
  23. GWKB1037 - Window-Eyes LTO Internet Activation - Window-Eyes Lease-To-Own (or LTO) can be activated using an Internet connection.Initial Activation Using the InternetWhen choosing to...
  24. GWKB1039 - Understanding Windows Elements - Microsoft Windows uses an interactive Graphical User Interface (or GUI) method of communication that sits between the applications you command, and the nuts and bolts of the operating system. Windows...
  25. GWKB1040 - Window-Eyes and Firefox Extensions - One of the more powerful features that make Mozilla Firefox a good choice for a customized browsing experience is the support for extensions. Extensions are small, usually third-party, add-...
  26. GWKB1042 - Window-Eyes and Remote Access - Window-Eyes and Remote Access This guide describes how to configure Window-Eyes to work with various types of remote access software. Though the steps outlined below...
  27. GWKB1043 - Configuring the Braille Sense to Work as a Braille Display via the USB Port - These instructions are relevant to all firmware versions up to 5.51 of all Braille Sense notetakers. The term "Braille Sense" is used to refer to all Braille...
  28. GWKB1045 - The Path from JAWS to Window-Eyes Made Easy - The primary purpose of having a JFW keyboard layout for Window-Eyes is to offer individuals who use JFW, an easy way to use Window-Eyes without having to...
  29. GWKB1047 - Changing the Display Brightness Level on the Small-Talk Ultra - To minimize the amount of battery usage, you can turn down the Small-Talk Ultra display brightness. Brightness is controlled by using two hot keys on the...
  30. GWKB1048 - Small-Talk Ultra Processor Throttling - The Small-Talk Ultra packs a lot of power into a very small space. Consequently, under heavy load, the processor has the potential to heat up, causing the Small-Talk...
  31. GWKB1049 - How To Enable Bluetooth on the Small-Talk Ultra - By default, the Small-Talk Ultra units ships with Bluetooth disabled to maximize battery life. To enable Bluetooth on the Small-Talk Ultra, do the following steps using the included...
  32. GWKB1050 - Window-Eyes and Autorun on USB Flash Drives - NOTE: The following steps require Windows XP SP 2 (Home or Professional) or greater. Previous versions of Windows will not support this feature. Simplifying...
  33. GWKB1053 - How to Create Drawings with Window-Eyes and PowerPoint - What a Winning Combination.With Braille embossers able to print graphics, blind people are entering the "Graphics Age". Technical fields are becoming increasingly more visual...
  34. GWKB1056 - Introducing the Small-Talk Ultra - The Small-Talk Ultra is the first device of its kind. It literally puts the power of a laptop in the palm of your hands. It comes standard with...
  35. GWKB1060 - Uninstalling Window-Eyes Manually - If you encounter problems when attempting to remove Window-Eyes from your PC through the standard software removal process, you will need to remove Window-Eyes using the Window-...
  36. GWKB1067 - Understanding Window-Eyes Mobile - Running applications from a removable device, such as a USB drive (also known as Flash or Pen drives), allows you to keep your most commonly used programs with you...
  37. GWKB1068 - Deploying Window-Eyes Through Group Policy - Using the silent install, it is possible to deploy Window-Eyes 6.1 using a group policy object. This document describes how to do so. It is assumed the reader...
  38. GWKB1071 - Window-Eyes 6.1 Everlock Upgrade Information - Window-Eyes 6.1 Everlock upgrades use a new authorization scheme. There are a few things to note about this new scheme:Instead of having multiple license numbers,...
  39. GWKB1072 - Window-Eyes 6.1 LTO Upgrade Information - Window-Eyes 6.1 LTO (Lease To Own) upgrades use a new authorization scheme. There are a few things to note about this new scheme:The License Manager...
  40. GWKB1073 - Understanding Window-Eyes Video Support - To enable Window-Eyes to read information from the screen, Window-Eyes video support must be installed.Understanding Video Support in Adaptive SoftwareWhether you are installing...
  41. GWKB1075 - Understanding the Microsoft Office 2007 Ribbon - Beginning with Office 2007, Microsoft has implemented a new method of accessing commonly used tasks called the Ribbon. The ribbon is much like a tab control, and replaces the...
  42. GWKB1084 - Software Speech Synthesizers - Getting Window-Eyes to sound exactly how you want is the job of a speech synthesizer. Software speech synthesizers are the most popular kind of synthesizer these days; Window-...
  43. GWKB1088 - Switching To The New ECI Eloquence Speech Synthesizer Included With Window-Eyes 7.0 - Window-Eyes 7.0 comes with a newer version of the Eloquence software synthesizer called ECI Eloquence 6.1. This version of Eloquence is directly tied to Window-Eyes and therefore does...
  44. GWKB1093 - Location of Window-Eyes Program and User Files - Beginning with version 6.1, Window-Eyes conforms to the Microsoft standard practice of keeping application files and user data files separate rather than combined in a single directory.
  45. GWKB1096 - Getting and Reading the Current Line Number in Word 2007 - Getting access to line numbers, and other miscellaneous document information, on the status line in Microsoft Word 2007 is easily accomplished in just a few steps:1. Open...
  46. GWKB1097 - Buying a New Computer That Works with Window-Eyes - So, you are ready to take the plunge and buy a new computer. This is usually a purchase that is well thought out, and typically happens every several years. Or,...
  47. GWKB1098 - Making Outlook say, "read, unread, attachment" and other tips regarding labeling graphics - If you are using Outlook, you typically like to know if the message has been read, if you haven't read it, or if there is an attachment. These items...
  48. GWKB1099 - Changing Spacing and Styles in Word 2007 - While sighted people have the ability to see blank lines that now exist in the new styles that Word 2007 incorporates, blind consumers cannot access them.  The following...
  49. GWKB1106 - Window-Eyes and Mail Merge with Word 2007 - Mail Merge with Word 2007 Microsoft Word provides you with the ability to mail merge. First, what is mail merge? It is where you have...
  50. GWKB1111 - Upgrading to Windows 7 with Window-Eyes - Before upgrading to Windows 7 through a supported operating system upgrade path, you will need to first uninstall Window-Eyes (after backing up any customized settings), and then re-...
  51. GWKB1113 - Deploying Window-Eyes using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - IntroductionMicrosoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, or SCCM for short, is a tool used by organizations to easily manage a large number of client and...
  52. GWKB1115 - Getting to Know the GW Toolkit - The GW Toolkit is one of the building blocks used by most scripts that work with Window-Eyes. Window-Eyes provides a powerful scripting language to handle virtually any task....
  53. GWKB1116 - Twitter: How to Sign Up, Become a GW Micro Follower, and Retweet Using Window-Eyes - The following steps will walk you through signing up for Twitter, guide you through the process of becoming a follower of GW Micro on Twitter, and retweeting messages from...
  54. GWKB1124 - Working With Window-Eyes User Profiles - Working With Window-Eyes User Profiles User profiles allow Window-Eyes to be customized with various speech environments either on a stand alone machine or across a...
  55. GWKB1125 - Custom Controls and Reclassing - Custom Controls and Reclassing ­ This guide describes how to fix any problems with Window-Eyes and reclassing a custom control. For this guide, it is...
  56. GWKB1126 - Block Audio Ads and Popups on SendSpace and similar Websites with Internet Explorer - Have you ever had the need to download a file from sites such as www.sendspace.com only to be greeted by one or more nasty popup ads? These ads can...
  57. GWKB1128 - Converting Older Set Files So They Can Be Used In The Current Version Of Window-Eyes - Symptom: The current version of Window-Eyes is not recognizing set files which were created using an older version. Cause: Set files which...
  58. GWKB2000 - Activating the Readit Software - To activate the software, you will need to activate Readit as well as the voices that come with Readit.Activate the Readit ApplicationPress Alt-...
  59. GWKB2008 - Window-Eyes and Windows 8 - Windows 8 support is available in Window-Eyes 8.0.0.0. A list of the latest features can be found on the
  60. GWKB2012 - How to Change Window-Eyes Settings for the Login Screen - How to Change Window-Eyes Settings for the Login ScreenNote: The following steps apply when using Windows Vista or above. When at the...
  61. GWKB2013 - Reply to All in Outlook Using Window-Eyes - While in Microsoft Outlook, you may want to reply to all people in a message.  Reply to all allows you to reply to the sender as well as everyone...
  62. GWKB2014 - Window-Eyes Remote Assistance - Have there been times that you have needed to help friends or family members with something on their computer, but you have had to try to talk them through...
  63. GWKB2017 - Java and OpenOffice Accessibility - Java support was introduced with the release of Window-Eyes 8.0 Beta 1.  This means that programs like OpenOffice will work with Window-Eyes. OpenOffice is an open-...
  64. GWKB2018 - Using Window-Eyes in Safe Mode - According to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-is-safe-mode, Safe Mode is a "...
  65. GWKB2020 - Removing Toolbars in Internet Explorer - Symptom:If you are using Internet Explorer (IE) and have seen from time to time you are having focus issues or browse mode is not available...
  66. GWKB2021 - Using Windows 8 with Window-Eyes - Support for Windows 8 was introduced with the release of Window-Eyes 8.0 Beta 1. It supports all flavors of Windows 8 excluding Windows 8 RT.Window-Eyes...
  67. GWKB2022 - How to Unmute Your Sound with Window-Eyes - Starting in Window-Eyes 8.0 Beta 1, you have the ability to unmute your sound.  This can be done in two ways:1.  Window-Eyes can...
  68. GWKB2023 - Window-Eyes and Blackboard - Question: What is Blackboard?Answer: Blackboard has become a common name among institutions of higher learning.  Blackboard is a software tool that allows...