JAWS – Move mail folders in Outlook

JAWS – Move mail folders in Outlook


Problem

A JAWS user working with Microsoft would like to move the location of a particular user created mail folder to another location within the Outlook folder structure. 


Resolution

  1. Press CONTROL+Y and use arrow keys to locate the folder to be moved, then press ENTER to select it.
  2. Then press SHIFT+F6 until you get back to folder tree view with your chosen folder highlighted.
  3. Then press SHIFT+F10 to open context menu and use UP/DOWN ARROW  keys to highlight Move folder and press ENTER.
  4. In the dialogue tree view use the arrow keys to select the new parent folder under wish to store your moved folder and press ENTER. 

    • Related Articles

    • JAWS – Windows Mail app replaced by Outlook (new)

      Problem JAWS users may discovver they can no longer access Windows Mail app on their PC because they may have been migrated to Outlook (New) application which is somewhat different in presentation. Applies to JAWS/ZoomText/Fusion Resolution The new ...

    • JAWS - Saving Outlook attachments

      Problem A JAWS user needs a method to save attachments to somewhere in their documents folder. Resolution In Outlook open the message that has the attachments to be saved. Then press ALT+F to open File then use down arrow to locate Save Attachments ...

    • JAWS - Hotkey shortcuts for Microsoft Outlook classic

      Problem You wish to know the hotkeys JAWS supports in Microsoft Outlook (classic). Applies to Microsoft Outlook (classic) Resolution Please find below suppoted hotkeys for use in Microsoft Outlook. Navigational Description Command Move cursor to body ...

    • JAWS - Outlook settings changes for screen reader users

      Problem The current Outlook default settings do not suit the needs of a JAWS user. Applies to Outlook classic Resolution Below are area where users may require adjustment of Outlook display settings. Disable reading pane By default Outlook has the ...

    • JAWS - Test Microsoft Outlook in safe mode

      Problem A JAWS or ZoomText user is having problems using Outlook and you wish to test if running in safe mode helps. Applies to JAWS/ZoomText/Fusion Detail Although JAWS is specifically referenced this techinique can be used for ZoomText/Fusion as ...