Hi Sarah,
I did list Command-Shift-T in the second paragraph. However, since
Allison was opening these applications by using Spotlight, and not by
using Finder (e.g., by going to the Applications folder with Command-
Shift-A, or possibly to the Utilities folder with Command-Shift-U and
then finding the app by typing the first few letters of the name), I
thought I might as well tell her how to keep these apps in the dock
once they were opened, first.
The other reason for answering this with Command-Shift-T listed second
is that this shortcut only works for Snow Leopard. While it's true
that most new users will be using Snow Leopard, there may be some
folks who are starting out on older computers and systems -- perhaps
even systems that can't be upgraded to Snow Leopard. So, it's always
useful to give an answer that can be used for VoiceOver in every Mac
OS X operating system that runs it.
HTH.
Cheers,
Esther
Sarah Alawami wrote:
Why not just hit command shift t from the applications command shift
a folder from with in the finder? seems much simpler to me. I did
not know about the other option. cool idea.
If I already sent a reply sorry. I'm having mail issues.
S
On May 16, 2010, at 7:54 PM, Esther wrote:
Hi Allison,
You can use a much simpler procedure to keep apps that you want in
the dock. Whenever you open an application, it is stored in the
dock. To keep the application in the dock, even when it is not
opened, just use VO-d to navigate to the dock, then type the first
few letters of the name of the app to move to that app. Then,
bring up the context menu with VO-Shift-M. Arrow up in the menu
until you reach "Keep in Dock" and then press return. Now, when
you quit the app, it's icon will still be left in the dock. When
you revisit the app in the dock and check the contextual menu,
you'll find the option "Remove from Dock" instead. You can also
reorder your apps in the dock by pressing the Option key and
tapping your arrow keys. For example, if you wanted to move your
app 3 places to the left, after navigating to it, hold down the
Option key and tap the left arrow key 3 times (you won't hear
anything spoken). Now, when you arrow through the dock, the apps
will be in your new order.
The other way to place an app in the dock without opening it in
Snow Leopard is to select it in Finder and then press Command-Shift-
T. Again, you can move it around in the dock after you've placed
the app there.
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
Allison Manzino wrote:
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know how to copy apps to the doc? I have to use
Spotlight to find nearly every single application I use frequently
that is not on the doc. I read Josh Lioncourt's instructions on
copying apps to the doc, but even with cursor tracking turned off,
it doesn't seem to work. Can anyone provide instructions on how to
accomplish this? I'll tell you the steps I use to try and
accomplish this.
1. Navigate to the app I want to copy to the doc with standard
Voiceover commands.
2. Make sure the mouse and VO cursor are on the app by pressing
VO F5 then VO Command F5.
3. Then I press VO shift F3 which turns off cursor tracking.
4. Press VO shift spacebar to start dragging.
5. Navigate to the doc and press VO shift spacebar again.
I'm unsure what I'm doing wrong. Thank you for any assistance.
Sincerely,
Allison
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