This topic on Tablet PC Buzz will show you how to do this for IE.

http://www.tabletpcbuzz.com/forum/to...TOPIC_ID=15534


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"bengreen" <bengreen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:46539BCE-8741-4F18-A5F5-558129D2C06E@microsoft.com...
> In the absence of an OS level change, does anyone know of some utilities
> which at least switch the scroll bar for commonly used apps such as
> Outlook,
> Word and Excel?
>
> "terri" wrote:
>
>> Believe me, MS knows and is working on it. Making it backwards
>> compatible
>> is prohibitive. Look for more of that type of functionality in future
>> Microsoft operating systems.
>>
>> --
>> Terri Stratton
>> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>> http://thetabletpc.net
>> Expert Zone - http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/default.asp
>>
>>
>> "mjmattson" <mjmattson@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B2781F87-B0EA-44C5-BE35-1F9809791228@microsoft.com...
>> > This is a feature that I really feel *needs* to be incorporated into
>> > Windows for usability. Thank you for the information though. Please
>> > pass
>> > on a request for this functionality to the MS team.
>> >
>> > Matt
>> >
>> >
>> > "Chris H." wrote:
>> >
>> >> No, sorry, Matt. While it is something which has been considered by
>> >> Microsoft - and actually done to a fashion - for a long time, the cost
>> >> to
>> >> third-party software companies to write the capabilities is
>> >> prohibitive.
>> >> The problem is the operating system itself (first Win9x and the NT
>> >> line)
>> >> is
>> >> dedicated to the one way. Things are coming around, though, with
>> >> individual
>> >> programs such as OneNote, where the folders can be moved to the left
>> >> from
>> >> the right. Unfortunately, we probably won't see major changes in this
>> >> area
>> >> until the Longhorn operating system.
>> >> --
>> >> Chris H.
>> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> Associate Expert
>> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "mjmattson" <mjmattson@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:4F405AC6-C2BD-4004-81C4-84609C6666DB@microsoft.com...
>> >> >
>> >> > Will it ever be possible to shift the vertical scroll bar from the
>> >> > right side of the browser window (and all windows for that matter)
>> >> > to
>> >> > the left for those of us that are left handed? It just feels awkward
>> >> > having to cross my line of sight to scroll when using a tablet PC
>> >> > and
>> >> > stylus.
>> >> >
>> >> > Thank you,
>> >> > Matt
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

I know this thread is six months old, but I am left-handed, also. I was
searching for some solutions for left-handed tablet users.

Couldn't someone create a skin that would have a scroll bar on the left-hand
side of the screen? Then the operating system wouldn't have to be changed at
all. Is there such a thing out there and I just am not aware of it?

Debbie



"Chris H." wrote:

> Go ahead, Josh. Don't you believe Microsoft would have done it already if
> it had been feasible?
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Josh Einstein" <josheinstein********.com> wrote in message
> news:erjx86NVEHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >I hear what you're saying but you've not said why existing apps would
> >break.
> >
> > I think I need to talk to a developer about it to understand what the big
> > problem is.
> >
> > --
> > Josh Einstein
> > Einstein Technologies
> > --------------------------------------------------------
> > Add ink input to Outlook with Tablet Enhancements for Outlook! Only
> > $19.99!
> > http://www.einsteinware.com
>
>
>

Those controls are within the operating system, except in programs (like
OneNote and GoBinder, for examples) where the program itself offers the
changes. I look for overall, system wide flexibility coming in the Longhorn
operating system, but until then we need to do the best we can with what is
given us.

Remember, setting "handedness" on a Tablet PC can accomplish certain things,
like where the drop-down menu items appear, and you certainly can put the
Taskbar on any side of your screen you wish. I'm right-handed, but prefer
to have the Taskbar on the left side of the screen - even on a desktop.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Debbie" <Debbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:75BEEBD4-7F37-48D7-8E46-6C3225F7F863@microsoft.com...
>I know this thread is six months old, but I am left-handed, also. I was
> searching for some solutions for left-handed tablet users.
>
> Couldn't someone create a skin that would have a scroll bar on the
> left-hand
> side of the screen? Then the operating system wouldn't have to be changed
> at
> all. Is there such a thing out there and I just am not aware of it?
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> Go ahead, Josh. Don't you believe Microsoft would have done it already
>> if
>> it had been feasible?
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Josh Einstein" <josheinstein********.com> wrote in message
>> news:erjx86NVEHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> >I hear what you're saying but you've not said why existing apps would
>> >break.
>> >
>> > I think I need to talk to a developer about it to understand what the
>> > big
>> > problem is.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Josh Einstein
>> > Einstein Technologies
>> > --------------------------------------------------------
>> > Add ink input to Outlook with Tablet Enhancements for Outlook! Only
>> > $19.99!
>> > http://www.einsteinware.com
>>
>>
>>

Debbie wrote:
> I know this thread is six months old, but I am left-handed, also. I was
> searching for some solutions for left-handed tablet users.

Then you'll have read that nothing is likely to be coming out prior to
the next major release of Windows (code-name Longhorn).

> Couldn't someone create a skin that would have a scroll bar on the left-hand
> side of the screen? Then the operating system wouldn't have to be changed at
> all. Is there such a thing out there and I just am not aware of it?

Skins work per-application. While Windows supports left-hand scrollbars
for running in Middle-Eastern contexts, a lot of software written by
third-parties isn't tested properly (heck a lot of it is diabolical when
the settings are simply non-US!!) and crashes/misbehaves.

Thanks again, Chris.

When can we expect Longhorn?

Debbie

"Chris H." wrote:

> Those controls are within the operating system, except in programs (like
> OneNote and GoBinder, for examples) where the program itself offers the
> changes. I look for overall, system wide flexibility coming in the Longhorn
> operating system, but until then we need to do the best we can with what is
> given us.
>
> Remember, setting "handedness" on a Tablet PC can accomplish certain things,
> like where the drop-down menu items appear, and you certainly can put the
> Taskbar on any side of your screen you wish. I'm right-handed, but prefer
> to have the Taskbar on the left side of the screen - even on a desktop.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Debbie" <Debbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:75BEEBD4-7F37-48D7-8E46-6C3225F7F863@microsoft.com...
> >I know this thread is six months old, but I am left-handed, also. I was
> > searching for some solutions for left-handed tablet users.
> >
> > Couldn't someone create a skin that would have a scroll bar on the
> > left-hand
> > side of the screen? Then the operating system wouldn't have to be changed
> > at
> > all. Is there such a thing out there and I just am not aware of it?
> >
> > Debbie
> >
> >
> >
> > "Chris H." wrote:
> >
> >> Go ahead, Josh. Don't you believe Microsoft would have done it already
> >> if
> >> it had been feasible?
> >> --
> >> Chris H.
> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> >> Associate Expert
> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >>
> >>
> >> "Josh Einstein" <josheinstein********.com> wrote in message
> >> news:erjx86NVEHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> >I hear what you're saying but you've not said why existing apps would
> >> >break.
> >> >
> >> > I think I need to talk to a developer about it to understand what the
> >> > big
> >> > problem is.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Josh Einstein
> >> > Einstein Technologies
> >> > --------------------------------------------------------
> >> > Add ink input to Outlook with Tablet Enhancements for Outlook! Only
> >> > $19.99!
> >> > http://www.einsteinware.com
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

I believe the beta will officially start in 2005, so the release will
probably be 2006. Remember, that's unofficial. Microsoft hasn't announced
any schedule yet. There were some early releases (not very stable)
available at a couple trade shows last year and via the Microsoft Developer
Network (MSDN), but certainly not at all addressing Tablet PC functionality.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Debbie" <Debbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7EE23D5A-A1FC-4D4C-BDE7-303DD2494552@microsoft.com...
> Thanks again, Chris.
>
> When can we expect Longhorn?
>
> Debbie
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> Those controls are within the operating system, except in programs (like
>> OneNote and GoBinder, for examples) where the program itself offers the
>> changes. I look for overall, system wide flexibility coming in the
>> Longhorn
>> operating system, but until then we need to do the best we can with what
>> is
>> given us.
>>
>> Remember, setting "handedness" on a Tablet PC can accomplish certain
>> things,
>> like where the drop-down menu items appear, and you certainly can put the
>> Taskbar on any side of your screen you wish. I'm right-handed, but
>> prefer
>> to have the Taskbar on the left side of the screen - even on a desktop.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Debbie" <Debbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:75BEEBD4-7F37-48D7-8E46-6C3225F7F863@microsoft.com...
>> >I know this thread is six months old, but I am left-handed, also. I was
>> > searching for some solutions for left-handed tablet users.
>> >
>> > Couldn't someone create a skin that would have a scroll bar on the
>> > left-hand
>> > side of the screen? Then the operating system wouldn't have to be
>> > changed
>> > at
>> > all. Is there such a thing out there and I just am not aware of it?
>> >
>> > Debbie
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Chris H." wrote:
>> >
>> >> Go ahead, Josh. Don't you believe Microsoft would have done it
>> >> already
>> >> if
>> >> it had been feasible?
>> >> --
>> >> Chris H.
>> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> Associate Expert
>> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Josh Einstein" <josheinstein********.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:erjx86NVEHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> >> >I hear what you're saying but you've not said why existing apps would
>> >> >break.
>> >> >
>> >> > I think I need to talk to a developer about it to understand what
>> >> > the
>> >> > big
>> >> > problem is.
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Josh Einstein
>> >> > Einstein Technologies
>> >> > --------------------------------------------------------
>> >> > Add ink input to Outlook with Tablet Enhancements for Outlook! Only
>> >> > $19.99!
>> >> > http://www.einsteinware.com
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>