Hey, That’s strange. I have it installed. It carried over from when it was installed on SL. Its not in my extra’s menu though.
Best, Ibraheem On Nov 12, 2013, at 2:32 PM, Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > When you install the Google Drive app for your Desktop unit, it usually > automatically puts a Google Drive item into the Extras menu. No need to do > anything special. > > Later… > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Nov 12, 2013, at 10:01 AM, Ibraheem Fakir <ibayri...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> By any chance, is there a way to have my google Drive show up in the Extra’s >> menu? >> I’m still exploring Numbers. I’ve been able to retrieve the xl sheet off >> Safari, but it required sighted assistance. I think with Mavericks I’ll have >> a easier time using Google Drive. >> Best, >> >> Ibraheem >> >> On Nov 7, 2013, at 1:08 PM, Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Sorry, VO jumped again and I pressed the spacebar which activated the Send >>> button. >>> >>> *** >>> >>> >>> Things have changed a bit with Google’s new look so I’m not totally >>> positive on how it will behave in Snow Leopard with Safari 5.*. I’ll give >>> some basic ideas though: >>> >>> • Go to the Drive link or press the Open My Google Drive link. >>> >>> This will take you to the main Google Drive page which lists your Drive >>> documents and Shared documents depending on what is selected. In the >>> newest look for Google Drive, there’s an area that says something about >>> Welcome to the new look grid or something similar, Interact with that. >>> Navigate around there until VO says “Menu Views four items” or something >>> similar. Interact with that item and VO-space on the Shared item. This >>> will ensure that the list is of only the items that are Shared with you. >>> Navigate to the list of items and arrow through it. You need to check the >>> item you wish to move. If you can locate the Checkbox, check it otherwise, >>> often you can simply press the “x” key when arrowing through the list to >>> select it. After it is selected, Stop Interacting with the list then >>> navigate left and there should be a group of items with the Move button >>> inside. Activate the Move button and a new dialog should pop up. Choose >>> where you wish to move it within your Drive. Sometimes, I’ve found that >>> you need to use the VO-shift-space to select the location and/or simply a >>> press of the spacebar will do it. You’ll need to try a few different >>> things. You’ll know your selection of the location has worked because the >>> Move button will become not-dimmed. If you’re having issues determining >>> exactly where it is going to go in your Drive, don’t worry, you can move it >>> after it’s in the Drive in the Finder and this will affect the >>> web-interface of your Google Drive. The really neat thing about having >>> these shared items in the Desktop version of Google Drive is that any >>> changes that are made by anyone are synced across all users who have access >>> to the document. >>> >>> Hopefully, this makes some sense to you. >>> >>> Later… >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>> On Nov 7, 2013, at 10:20 AM, Ibraheem Fakir <ibayri...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hey Tim, >>>> >>>> Thanks for the lead. I just setup my google drive. I'm now trying to >>>> figure out how to move the google doc which I have opened in Safari to the >>>> Google drive. How do I move the google doc into my drive? >>>> >>>> You're also right about the file menu within the Google doc in safari. >>>> I've explored the page thoroughly and VO can't seem to find a file menu in >>>> the google doc. If I can figure out how to move the google doc to my >>>> google drive, then I'll avoid Google Chrome. If not, then I'll tackle >>>> Chrome. >>>> >>>> Thanks for your help. >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> >>>> Ibraheem >>>> >>>> On Nov 7, 2013, at 11:40 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> Sorry, VO focus in Mavericks Mail is jumpy lately and it’s jumping to the >>>>> Send button often while typing. So, as soon as I hit the spacebar, >>>>> things get sent. In any case, I’ll try to finish this message again. >>>>> The Google Spreadsheets have some oddities when using Safari. I usually >>>>> move the shared spreadsheet into my Google Drive, then open it from the >>>>> Finder. When you do this, keyboard focus will usually be brought to cell >>>>> A1. You can then just use arrow key navigation to move around the >>>>> spreadsheet. Not VO arrows, just arrow keys. If you need to edit a >>>>> cell, simply arrow to it then enter the info you desire. >>>>> >>>>> Beyond that, if you wish to download it as an Excel file, that option is >>>>> under the File menu of the Google Doc. Not the Safari File menu, but the >>>>> one within the Google Spreadsheet. The problem here arises due to the >>>>> way that Safari and VO deal with the Google Docs menus which is less than >>>>> useful at times. Chrome handles this sort of thing much better, but, >>>>> then you need to be versed at using Chrome as well. I tend to use both >>>>> browsers as some things work better in each. >>>>> >>>>> If you are able to download the Excel version, Numbers 09 will open it >>>>> and you can do most things you’re used to doing in Excel with pretty well >>>>> the same formula set. >>>>> >>>>> HTH. >>>>> >>>>> Later… >>>>> >>>>> Tim Kilburn >>>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 7, 2013, at 7:26 AM, Ibraheem Fakir <ibayri...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> Does anyone have any advice to how I can work with spreadsheets on a >>>>>> mac? I am working with a group which has a spreadsheet shared through >>>>>> googledocs and I'm using voiceover with safari to view the doc. I'm >>>>>> unsure though how to edit the cells within the spreadsheet as it >>>>>> displays in safari. Is there a way to download the xl file and work with >>>>>> it within another application? I have Iworks 9 Numbers installed, and am >>>>>> using Snow Leopard. (I know, I'm technologically old school at this >>>>>> point). Also if anyone has any notes on how to work with spreadsheets >>>>>> using VO, e.g list of keyboard commands, I would deeply appreciate it. >>>>>> If you recommend another app aside from Numbers, I am open to >>>>>> exploration. >>>>>> >>>>>> this is my first time working with a spreadsheet so all suggestions are >>>>>> invaluable. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks so much and I'm excited to hear back from the group. >>>>>> Warmly, >>>>>> >>>>>> Ibraheem >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>> an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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