JAWS - Hotkeys for Microsoft Outlook
Problem
A JAWS user who works with Microsoft Outlook seeks keyboard shortcuts supported by JAWS screen reader.
Applies to
- JAWS and Outlook classic
Resolution
Listed below are JAWS hotkeys for Outlook Classic.
Note
Microsoft are currrently migrating most users over to Outlook New, please click the link for Outlook New hotkeys if required.
JAWS Outlook hotkeys list
Navigation
Description Command
Move cursor to body text window ALT+INSERT+GRÀVE
Move back one item CTRL+COMMA
Move forward one item CTRL+PERIOD
Move to Attachments list INSERT+A
Select Address button in Contacts ALT+SHIFT+9
Select CC: button ALT+SHIFT+4
Select Reminder Sounds ALT+SHIFT+7
Select TO button ALT+SHIFT+3
Move cursor to body text window ALT+INSERT+GRÀVE
Move back one item CTRL+COMMA
Move forward one item CTRL+PERIOD
Move to Attachments list INSERT+A
Select Address button in Contacts ALT+SHIFT+9
Select CC: button ALT+SHIFT+4
Select Reminder Sounds ALT+SHIFT+7
Select TO button ALT+SHIFT+3
Custom Form Headers
Description Command
Read First Header ALT+1
Read Second Header ALT+2
Read Third Header ALT+3
Read Fourth Header ALT+4
Read Fifth Header ALT+5
Read Sixth Header ALT+6
Read Seventh Header ALT+7
Read Tenth Header ALT+0
Read Eleventh Header ALT+EQUALS
Read First Header ALT+1
Read Second Header ALT+2
Read Third Header ALT+3
Read Fourth Header ALT+4
Read Fifth Header ALT+5
Read Sixth Header ALT+6
Read Seventh Header ALT+7
Read Tenth Header ALT+0
Read Eleventh Header ALT+EQUALS
Reading
Description Command
Start Skim Reading from the Cursor CTRL+INSERT+DOWN ARROW
Start Skim Reading from the Cursor CTRL+INSERT+DOWN ARROW
Other
Description Command
Delete Message CTRL+D
Read Misspelled and Suggestion INSERT+F7
Read MSAA Information ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+M
Delete Message CTRL+D
Read Misspelled and Suggestion INSERT+F7
Read MSAA Information ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+M