JAWS – Editing cursor flashes very rapidly

JAWS – Editing cursor flashes very rapidly


Problem

Some customers or sighted helpers may notice that the editing cursor flashes very fast when JAWS is running.

 

Resolution

This is normal behaviour and is designed to facilitate rapid tracking of the editing cursor.


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