Focus Braille routing keys do not work when using JAWS
Problem
A customer finds when using the routing key above a cell on their Focus display does not bring the editing cursor to the location on the Braille line.
Resolution
- You may wish to do a routing key test on the dispaly itself to ensure the problem is not with the hardware. If that is confirmed working try the solution below.
Method 1 - Using the mouse
- Open JAWS window, Utilities menu > Settings Centre.
- Then select "Default" in the configuration drop down or press CONTROL+SHIFT+D.
- In the Braille settings make sure these two are set:
Active cursor follows Braille display - unchecked
Braille cursor follows active - checked. - Then click "Apply" then "OK".
Method 2 - Using the keyboard
- Press JAWSKey+F2 and select “Settings Centre” and press ENTER to open it.
- Press control+shift+D to open the default configuration.
- Type the word “cursor” without the quotes and then press down arrow to locate it in the results.
- Then press F6 to switch to the right hand window pane.
- On the “Active cursor follows Braille display” make sure this is unchecked, press SPACEBAR to change the setting if needed.
- Then press TAB to reach Braille cursor follows active” and make sure this option is checked, use the SPACEBAR to check the option if it is not checked.
- Then press TAB key to reach the “Apply” button and press SPACEBAR.
- Then TAB to the “OK” button and do the same here to close the window.