Re: Magic keyboard question

2021-11-06 Thread 'Kristeen Hughes' via MacVisionaries
> > From: 'Kristeen Hughes' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10:31 > To: Mac Users Group <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > Subject: Magic keyboard question > > Can so

Re: Magic keyboard question

2021-11-06 Thread 'ja...@jasonjgw.net' via MacVisionaries
They’re listed here as FN-Up-Arrow and FN-Down-Arrow. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236 From: 'Kristeen Hughes' via MacVisionaries Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10:31 To: Mac Users Group Subject: Magic keyboard question Can someone give me a quick refresher on how to do

Magic keyboard question

2021-11-06 Thread 'Kristeen Hughes' via MacVisionaries
Can someone give me a quick refresher on how to do a page and page down with the apple bluetooth keyboard that is not an extended keyboard? Kristeen -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running

Re: A MacBook Pro keyboard question?

2019-05-14 Thread Pete De Vasto
The bluetooth ones I saw run about $25 US dollars. >> >> HTH, >> Pete De Vasto >> >>> On May 13, 2019, at 4:43 PM, Maurice Mines wrote: >>> >>> Hello everyone, my keyboard question is simply this when I’m using my boot >>> camp area

Re: A MacBook Pro keyboard question?

2019-05-14 Thread Maurice Mines
, Pete De Vasto On May 13, 2019, at 4:43 PM, Maurice Mines wrote: Hello everyone, my keyboard question is simply this when I’m using my boot camp area of my MacBook Pro, meaning running Windows since I amfrequent jaws user. I’m wondering what on the Mac Pro keyboard constitutes using the

Re: A MacBook Pro keyboard question?

2019-05-14 Thread Pete De Vasto
ote: > > Hello everyone, my keyboard question is simply this when I’m using my boot > camp area of my MacBook Pro, meaning running Windows since I amfrequent > jaws user. I’m wondering what on the Mac Pro keyboard constitutes using the > insert key? Since as we all know Mac ma

Re: A MacBook Pro keyboard question?

2019-05-13 Thread Jonathan C. Cohn
Best thing to do is use laptop layout. Next best, use a full keyboard. I can't stand using an computer for an extended period without a numeric keyboard. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2019, at 7:43 PM, Maurice Mines wrote: > > Hello everyone, my keyboard question is simply

Re: A MacBook Pro keyboard question?

2019-05-13 Thread Aleeha Dudley
Hi, If you set JAWS to use laptop mode, you can use the caps lock key as your insert key. Hope that helps, Aleeha > On May 13, 2019, at 6:43 PM, Maurice Mines wrote: > > Hello everyone, my keyboard question is simply this when I’m using my boot > camp area of my MacBook

A MacBook Pro keyboard question?

2019-05-13 Thread Maurice Mines
Hello everyone, my keyboard question is simply this when I’m using my boot camp area of my MacBook Pro, meaning running Windows since I am frequent jaws user. I’m wondering what on the Mac Pro keyboard constitutes using the insert key? Since as we all know Mac machines do not have an insert

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

Re: keyboard question about running windows on my mac

2017-03-18 Thread Jonathan Cohn
m > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Singing Sparrow > Sent: Saturday, 18 March 2017 11:58 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: keyboard question about running windows on my mac > > from what i can recall that all you have to do is remember which key

RE: keyboard question about running windows on my mac

2017-03-17 Thread Simon Fogarty
Vm fusion, Virtual box, Parallels if you have usable sight, -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Singing Sparrow Sent: Saturday, 18 March 2017 11:58 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: keyboard

RE: keyboard question about running windows on my mac

2017-03-17 Thread Simon Fogarty
naries Subject: keyboard question about running windows on my mac Hello folks, I have installed windows on my mac using boot camp so that I can use both operating systems. When in windows, is there a way that I can remap keys on my laptop keyboard so that in windows, my option key can become my wind

Re: keyboard question about running windows on my mac

2017-03-17 Thread Jerry Mader
I have a question. Is there anyone who want to help me or is there any one who wouldn't mind instructing me on how to install the virtual machine for Windows on my Mac. I'm using VMware fusion and I'm using 7.5 I think. And I'm trying to do the easy and strawberry never pops up. Is there anyone

Re: keyboard question about running windows on my mac

2017-03-17 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! Vmware is one good working option. THen you have paralells desktop but it doesn’t work for us blind. /A > 17 mars 2017 kl. 23:57 skrev Singing Sparrow : > > from what i can recall that all you have to do is remember which key is which > key and you should be good to go. > > On the topic of b

Re: keyboard question about running windows on my mac

2017-03-17 Thread Singing Sparrow
from what i can recall that all you have to do is remember which key is which key and you should be good to go. On the topic of boot ing into windows on a mac what other options are there besides bootcamp? On 3/17/2017 5:34 PM, Brian Howerton wrote: Hello folks, I have installed windows on

keyboard question about running windows on my mac

2017-03-17 Thread Brian Howerton
Hello folks, I have installed windows on my mac using boot camp so that I can use both operating systems. When in windows, is there a way that I can remap keys on my laptop keyboard so that in windows, my option key can become my windows key and my command key can become my alt key? Also if it

Re: external keyboard question

2015-04-08 Thread Alex Hall
System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Tab > Modifier Keys… In there, find the keys you want and choose the function you want for each from its popup button. > On Apr 8, 2015, at 11:29 AM, Brian Howerton wrote: > > Hello all, > I am at work right now, and I do not have my apple keyboard with

external keyboard question

2015-04-08 Thread Brian Howerton
Hello all, I am at work right now, and I do not have my apple keyboard with me. I have an external windows keyboard. How do I remap my control and option keys so they are next to each other. I have done this a long time ago but forgot where to go. Thanks for the help, Brian -- You received

Re: wireless apple keyboard question

2014-09-13 Thread Gene Baroni
That worked. Thank you for the help. On Sep 12, 2014, at 2:07 PM, Jeffrey Shockley wrote: > Hello, > Go to System Preferences and once in there, go to Bluetooth. Once there, find > the table listing your bluetooth devices. Then, find your keyboard in the > list, and press VO Shift M. Then, go

Re: wireless apple keyboard question

2014-09-12 Thread Jeffrey Shockley
Hello, Go to System Preferences and once in there, go to Bluetooth. Once there, find the table listing your bluetooth devices. Then, find your keyboard in the list, and press VO Shift M. Then, go down until you see the "Rename" option and press return. This will allow you to rename it. Hope this

wireless apple keyboard question

2014-09-12 Thread Gene Baroni
I baught a wireless apple keyboard and when I connect it, I hear the voiceover read the name of the person Joh;n's keyboard. How can I change that? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-08 Thread Caitlyn and Maggie
It says in both places it’s canadian english. That is the correct region for me. Cait On May 8, 2014, at 10:27 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries wrote: > I wonder if OSX thinks your keyboard is some kind of international one and is > rearranging the keys. Can you verify in the Language

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-08 Thread 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries
I wonder if OSX thinks your keyboard is some kind of international one and is rearranging the keys. Can you verify in the Language & Region System Preference that your Preferred language is English and in Keyboard Preferences under Input Sources you have a U.S. keyboard selected? Just something

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-07 Thread Caitlyn and Maggie
Hey there! Well, i’ve done a coupleof things. I reset the pram on my imac. When I plugged the new kb into it, I didn:t immediately get the set up assistant, but it did in fact, know that a kb was connected. The option and command keys were switched, as you guessed. I fixed that in system pref

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-07 Thread 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries
You could do VO-k to have voiceover tell you which key it thinks you pressed. Might give a clue as to what's getting messed up. CB On 5/7/14, 4:12 PM, Caitlyn and Maggie wrote: Chris, I did try using alt tab to go between the finder and mail, which were the two open apps. It didn’t work. So

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-07 Thread Caitlyn and Maggie
Chris, I did try using alt tab to go between the finder and mail, which were the two open apps. It didn’t work. So, I am assuming that the keys just don’t work, rather then them being switched. I am aware that with non mac keyboards, the command and option keys can get switched around. If this

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-07 Thread 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries
I haven't been following all of this thread but a common issue with non-Apple keyboards is the command and option keys get swapped. So when you say the VO keys didn't work, you might want to try control+command instead of control+option to test if those keys have shifted around. CB On 5/7/14,

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-07 Thread Caitlyn and Maggie
Hi, Yes, I've tried other keyboards and they get recognized. I did try this particular one with my mac air as well and got the keyboard assistant. I went through the assistant and after I followed all the prompts, it said that the keyboard was ready to use. However, when I tried to use it, not

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-06 Thread Doug Lawlor
Hi Cait, This all sounds very strange. I have a late 2009 white Macbook and when I plug inan external keyboard I get the setup assistant here. Your keyboard may be the problem. Have you tried a different keyboard on your iMac ? What happens then? Doug Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2014, a

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-03 Thread Caitlyn and Maggie
Hi Doug, My i mac is a 2010 imac, i7, 16 g of ram, if that makes any difference. I'm running mavericks, 10.9.2 or whatever the latest incarnation is at the moment. I have tried everything I can think of to get this blasted keyboard to work! I read an an article yesterday teling how to go into t

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-03 Thread Doug Lawlor
What version of Mac OS are you running? How old is your iMac? Doug Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2014, at 2:48 PM, Caitlyn and Maggie > wrote: > > At an office supply store near me. It's called Beatty's Basics. > Any ideas as to my question? > Cait > >> On May 2, 2014, at 2:14 PM, Isaac

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-02 Thread Caitlyn and Maggie
At an office supply store near me. It's called Beatty's Basics. Any ideas as to my question? Cait On May 2, 2014, at 2:14 PM, Isaac Hebert wrote: > Wheir did you get the keyboard from? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 2, 2014, at 12:31 PM, Caitlyn and Maggie >> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> I ju

Re: keyboard question

2014-05-02 Thread Isaac Hebert
Wheir did you get the keyboard from? Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2014, at 12:31 PM, Caitlyn and Maggie > wrote: > > Hi, > I just bought an ergonomic keyboard that's supposed to work with my i mac. > the tech guy tried it out on his mac at the store and it worked. > > when I got it home

keyboard question

2014-05-02 Thread Caitlyn and Maggie
Hi, I just bought an ergonomic keyboard that's supposed to work with my i mac. the tech guy tried it out on his mac at the store and it worked. when I got it home and plugged it into my machine, my machine acted like nothing was plugged into it at all. I restareted my mac and stil l nothing.

A Keyboard question

2013-11-28 Thread Angus MacKinnon
I have a microsoft Natural Ergonomic 400 V1.1 with OS 10.9. I was thinking of updateing the keyboard. the only split keyboard I found for Mac is the Microsoft Skulped Ergononic DesktopKeyboard. Any Thoughts? Thank you. Angus MacKinnon Written using a 27 inch iMac -- You received this message

Re: Keyboard question

2012-11-22 Thread Teresa Cochran
No, I think she meant the Windows keyboard equivalent of the command key. Teresa "Nobody ever tells me anything!"--James Forsyte, quoted in the Forsyte Saga On Nov 21, 2012, at 10:19 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > Kristeen, the command key is the first key to the right and to the left of > the sp

Re: Keyboard question

2012-11-22 Thread Kristeen Hughes
Hello, the question I was asking is a continuation of a question about the PC keyboard. I wanted to know which keys Will simulate the command key and the control key. I was told that the option key is the alt key, but I need to know about the command key. Thank you. Kristeen On Nov 22, 2012,

Re: Keyboard question

2012-11-21 Thread Les Kriegler
Kristeen, the command key is the first key to the right and to the left of the space bar. Les On Nov 21, 2012, at 11:54 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: > What is the command key? > > Kristeen > > On Nov 21, 2012, at 2:36 PM, Chris Bruinenberg wrote: > >> I believe the windows keyboards will work

Re: Keyboard question

2012-11-21 Thread Kristeen Hughes
What is the command key? Kristeen On Nov 21, 2012, at 2:36 PM, Chris Bruinenberg wrote: > I believe the windows keyboards will work. > I think that the alt key will be your option key. > I'm not totally sure however. > > On Nov 21, 2012, at 10:18 AM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: > >> I need to rei

Re: Keyboard question

2012-11-21 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
I believe the windows keyboards will work. I think that the alt key will be your option key. I'm not totally sure however. On Nov 21, 2012, at 10:18 AM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: > I need to reinitialize my PRAM. The only keyboard I have is a Bluetooth > keyboard. All of the other keyboards in th

Keyboard question

2012-11-21 Thread Kristeen Hughes
I need to reinitialize my PRAM. The only keyboard I have is a Bluetooth keyboard. All of the other keyboards in the house are from PCs. Can I use a PC keyboard? If so, what keys will simulate the keys that I need? Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com Skype: lostonsylvane -- You received this mes

bluetooth keyboard question

2011-07-19 Thread craig J Dunlop
I am not sure if this is off post. has anyone successfully used the Freedom Pro Bluetooth Portable Folding Keyboard for Apple iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad/iPad 2, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, BlackBerry PlayBook, Android, Symbian with a ios device? I am having no luck pairing it with my iPhone 4. it

re: Keyboard question: was html source and keyboard question

2011-06-03 Thread Ezzie Buenito
Hi Carolyn: I do in fact have my FN key set to perform hardware functions. However, when I pressed the FN key along with the arrows, nothing seems to happen. These keys function on the web and on mail, right? Ez - Original Message - From: carolyn Haas If you're using a macbook p

Keyboard question: was html source and keyboard question

2011-06-03 Thread carolyn Haas
Hi Ezzy: If you're using a macbook pro, and have your FN key set to perform hardware functions, you would employ the FN-key with the arrows, with FN-left arrow for home, FN-right arrow for end, FN-up and FN-down arrows respectively for pageup and page down. Carolyn On Jun 2, 2011, at 8:45 PM,

RE: Apple Keyboard Question

2011-03-01 Thread Chantel Cuddemi
, February 28, 2011 11:25 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple Keyboard Question I tryed that button and discovered it was the Restart Button. Richie Gardenhire, Anchorage, Alaska. On Feb 28, 2011, at 7:11 PM, Chantel Cuddemi wrote: I am not too sure what that button'

Re: Apple Keyboard Question

2011-02-28 Thread Sarah Alawami
acvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richie Gardenhire > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:34 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Apple Keyboard Question > > I just purchased a new Apple keyboard today and like it v

Re: Apple Keyboard Question

2011-02-28 Thread Richie Gardenhire
jawsgirl87 Skype: leogirl48 Facebook: jawsgir...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richie Gardenhire Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:34 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple Keyboard Q

RE: Apple Keyboard Question

2011-02-28 Thread Chantel Cuddemi
ps.com] On Behalf Of Richie Gardenhire Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:34 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple Keyboard Question I just purchased a new Apple keyboard today and like it very much. However, I have one question; there are four buttons that are elongated; two

Re: Apple Keyboard Question

2011-02-28 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi Richie, That is the Eject button. Later... On 2011-02-28, at 5:33 PM, Richie Gardenhire wrote: > I just purchased a new Apple keyboard today and like it very much. However, > I have one question; there are four buttons that are elongated; two are the > up/down volume buttons; one is to st

Apple Keyboard Question

2011-02-28 Thread Richie Gardenhire
I just purchased a new Apple keyboard today and like it very much. However, I have one question; there are four buttons that are elongated; two are the up/down volume buttons; one is to stop the audio stream from playing; press again, and it will resume playing. the other button does noth

Key sequences for Think Outside Stowaway [was Re: Think outside bluetooth keyboard question?]

2010-09-19 Thread Esther
Hi Andrea, As Scott says, you can also check key sequences and combinations by using VoiceOver's keyboard practice mode. I did the original checking with the Think Outside Stowaway keyboard paired to my iPod Touch, and cross-checked on my Mac, but now that OS 4.1 is released, you can che

Need trial version of Windows to test out VM Fusion, and Keyboard question on 13" mac book pro

2010-06-20 Thread Alfredo
I do not intend or want to pirate Windows but I am in need of the ISO image of windows, any version, so that I can test it out with VM Fusion and Boot Camp. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. I do not want to spend 240 + dollars and fidn out that windows on the mac is not a viab