JAWS - Convenient OCR layered hotkeys

JAWS - Convenient OCR layered hotkeys

Information

Convenient OCR is a group of JAWS features that allow it to assist with reading printed text from hard copy, photos or Windows applications.  

Requirements

For hard copy scanning a compatible TWAIN compatible flatbed scanner or Pearl Camera is required.

Applies to

  • JAWS
  • Fusion

Hotkeys

To activate the feature preess the JAWSKey+SPACEBAR chord to activate the layered key mode. Then enter the letter sequentially to access the desired feature.

INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, A. Recognizes images captured from a camera or scanner.
INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, F. Recognizes the currently selected image file.
INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, D. Recognizes the currently open PDF document.
INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, R. If Microsoft Office is installed, recognizes the currently selected image file and places the recognized text into a Word document.
INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, W. Recognizes the current application window that has focus.
INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, S. Recognizes the entire screen.
INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, C. Recognizes the currently selected control, such as a graphical button.
INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, Q. Cancels recognition while it is in progress.
INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, QUESTION MARK. Speaks a brief help message describing the commands in the OCR layer.


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