Re: alt key inserting while using jaws and outlook classic
So far, this issue appears to be occurring only for JAWS users.? If JAWS gives you a method to turn on debug logging, and you're having this issue, I would turn it on, and keep it turned on, until
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Brian Vogel
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#10851
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Re: alt key inserting while using jaws and outlook classic
Hi Judy, I have had this problem show up using the Control+Enter to send messages. Sometime within the last month or two, I have had to change to the Alt+S to send messages and this extra key
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Vicky Vaughan
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#10850
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Re: alt key inserting while using jaws and outlook classic
I Think the problem is caused by using the command ¡°alt s¡± to send a message in Outlook classic. I am now using the command: ¡° control enter¡± to send a message in Outlook Classic. I have only
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Judy Prociuk
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#10848
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Re: alt key inserting while using jaws and outlook classic
Hi Chaltain, That¡¯s a good and reasonable idea, but yes, I did check that and for me, that wasn¡¯t what was causing my problem. I haven¡¯t ever figured out what causes this, perhaps either having
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Vicky Vaughan
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#10847
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Re: alt key inserting while using jaws and outlook classic
Have you made sure sticky and filter keys are turned off in setings? -- Christopher (AKA CJ) =>¡Â Chaltain at Outlook, USA ________________________________ Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2025 12:46 PM To:
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[email protected]
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#10846
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Re: A quick method to determine whether you are in New Outlook versus Outlook Classic
David, Am I safe in presuming that you are using JAWS?? I seem to recall that JAWS Key + T is the read window title command. -- *Brian* ¡¤ ¡á? ¡¤ ???? ¡¤ ** Virginia, USA *-* Windows 11
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Brian Vogel
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#10845
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Re: A quick method to determine whether you are in New Outlook versus Outlook Classic
Hi all, To know which version of Outlook I am in, I hit Insert T to read the title of my window. In Classic, it first says which folder I am in, then my email address, and then Outlook. In the New
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David Kingsbury
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#10844
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Re: alt key inserting while using jaws and outlook classic
Hi, Wow, I never thought of this as a Jaws issue. I thought that Windows was wacky I'll keep your solution in mind the next time this happens and I'm sure that it will happen before long. Vicky V.
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Vicky Vaughan
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#10843
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Re: Switching to New Outlook while running Outlook Classic
I fixed the issue by doing a repair. All is wonderful. Thanks for your help. Chuck Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2025 2:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [M365-Accessibility] Switching to
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Chuck Brady
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#10842
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Re: alt key inserting while using jaws and outlook classic
Hi Vicky, What you are describing sounds exactly like what I am experiencing. I have talked to the people at the Microsoft accessibility line several times, have had my keyboard reinstalled, had my
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Judy Prociuk
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#10841
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Re: Switching to New Outlook while running Outlook Classic
Chuck, Then I'd suggest contacting Microsoft Accessibility for help.? Outlook Classic should work just fine with any account that's accessed via IMAP or MS-Exchange.? You could try deleting, and
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Brian Vogel
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#10840
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Re: Switching to New Outlook while running Outlook Classic
So I have the option for both versions of Outlook. However, when I launch the Outlook Classic, my Inbox will not update. Using latest Windows 11 and JAWS 2025. Chuck Brady
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Chuck Brady
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#10839
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Re: A quick method to determine whether you are in New Outlook versus Outlook Classic
- This is 100% incorrect.? The ability to use either Outlook Classic or New Outlook exists in M365 Personal and Family.? I have M365 Family and all of my direct testing is using Outlook 365 obtained
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Brian Vogel
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#10838
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Re: A quick method to determine whether you are in New Outlook versus Outlook Classic
My understanding is that there is no means of switching to Outlook Classic if you have the Office365 consumer/family plan installed. You need to use your college¡¯s subscription if this allowed as
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Shai
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#10837
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Re: alt key inserting while using jaws and outlook classic
Hi Monte, I have had not only the Alt key insert itself, when I absolutely had not pressed it, but also the other Modifier keys. I have had this happen in Word as well as in Outlook Classic. The only
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Vicky Vaughan
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#10836
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Switching to New Outlook while running Outlook Classic
At the moment, this has become simple. If I hit Alt + T, that throws the toggle for "Try New Outlook" and you then get a confirmation dialog asking you whether you want to switch or cancel. In New
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Brian Vogel
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#10835
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Re: A quick method to determine whether you are in New Outlook versus Outlook Classic
If you hit WinKey and type just Outlook in the search, what comes back? For me, the first returned option is Outlook [no qualifier], which is what used to be shown in the search results as "Outlook
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Brian Vogel
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#10834
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Re: A quick method to determine whether you are in New Outlook versus Outlook Classic
I have the Outlook that comes with Office 365. It used to say outlook classic, but the name classic was removed from the icon because of my screen mirror no longer says classic, but because of the
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Blind Kid
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#10833
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Re: Fonts in word
I'm not sure what you mean.? The person who creates the document is who decides what font it comes in. The recipient can then do what they want in terms of changing the font to suit themselves and
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Brian Vogel
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#10832
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Re: A quick method to determine whether you are in New Outlook versus Outlook Classic
- You do not say what version of Outlook you're using, which matters.? The information I'm giving is in relation to 365, even though from what I've seen it largely has applied to 2024 as well.?
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Brian Vogel
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#10831
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