JAWS - Information on using Voice Assistant

JAWS - Information on using Voice Assistant

Problem

A JAWS user wishes to become more familiar with the Voice Assistant feature otherwise known as 'Hey Sharky;.

Applies to

  1. JAWS

Resolution

Please find links to the the resources below:

  1. Using Voice Assistant - Freedom Scientific
  2. YouTube video - Using voice Assistant 

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