Re: Keyboard question regarding Windows on a Mac

2018-02-25 Thread Alex Hall
I run VMWare, and keep a USB keyboard on hand for when I need to run my Windows VM. I use the insert key on the top left of the six pack for this. Yes, the caps lock key won't work in VMWare, but it will in Bootcamp. At least it did last time I ran Bootcamp, some years ago. It should work now, t

Re: Keyboard question regarding Windows on a Mac

2018-02-25 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Paul, Sorry for the delay, I was hoping somebody else would answer. I have never used a bluetooth keyboard with my Macintosh. Certainly it should work the same way as with a USB where the insert key works as a jaws key, but occasionally things don't work as smoothly in complex environments.

Re: Keyboard question regarding Windows on a Mac

2018-02-23 Thread Paul Parravano
Thanks for these responses. I’ll try out these suggestions. Does this mean that if I use a Windows bluetooth keyboard, this issue would not be present? The insert key would serve as the JAWS key? That would be a good solution. Thanks again, Paul > On Feb 23, 2018, at 16:58, Jonathan Cohn wro

Re: Keyboard question regarding Windows on a Mac

2018-02-23 Thread Jonathan Cohn
I’m sorry, but the caps lock key does not work as a JAEWS key in VMWare Fusion. It probably will in Bootcamp though. Personally, I keep a windows full size keyboard around. though other folks have used key reassignment tools to map the tilde or accent key to be recognized as the jaws key. If yo

Re: Keyboard question regarding Windows on a Mac

2018-02-23 Thread Aleeha Dudley
Hi, The Insert key would be the Caps lock key. You would need to go into the preferences of JFW and ensure that your keyboard layout is set to laptop. You can also use a program like SharpKeys to remap a key you do not use to the JAWS key. I hope this helps, and let me know if you have further

Keyboard question regarding Windows on a Mac

2018-02-23 Thread Paul Parravano
Hello list, I want to begin using Windows on my Mac. I have installed Windows 10, with VM Fusion on my computer. I have JAWS installed as well. I’m hoping to receive guidance on how to use JAWS and Windows keys on my Mac keyboard? What would be the insert or JAWS keys? Any guidance or help with