When I was making changes I changed the default braille file. Also I don't know if I already posted it, but removing the status cells using alva's menu does not get rid of the problem more letters are of course displayed. However, it appears about 2 or 3 characters get cut off. braille settings in the default file: Under jaws->options->braille the initial menu active display alva satelite series default display alva satelite series braille-load error not shown braille translation table US437 under braille->advanced this opens up default.jcf grade2 translation not checked grade2 expand current word is checked attribute rotation 500 miliseconds braille mode structured panning mode best fit fixed panning incrament 40 text alignment show complete word at curser positioning mode minimally braille follows active checked tether braille to active not checked enable autodetection checked 8 dot mode checked braille sleep mode not checked Under braille->advanced->advanced placement of status cells left readingline start position 5 reading line end position 43 dot firmness 50% rapid reading not checked On the alva you can pan from top to bottom or till the bottom of page in MSWord also. The only thing I've changed is the reading line start position from 6 to 5. Sean -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx