JAWS - Find the JAWS keystrokes documents

JAWS - Find the JAWS keystrokes documents

Problem

A JAWS customer wishing to obtain more keystroke information relevant to the operation of JAWS may find it hard to locate this information.


Resolution

Use the steps below to access JAWS Keystrokes document.


  1. Press Windows key to open the Start menu.
  2. In the search box type “Utilities” without the quotes.
  3. Then use the up/down arrow keys to highlight Utilities – JAWS [version] and press ENTER.
  4. In the explorer window press letter E until you reach “Explore the manuals” and press ENTER.
  5. Then press K to select either:

    Keystrokes.doc – Microsoft Word format
    Keystrokes.txt – plain text document

  6. Press ENTER to open the desired keystrokes document.

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