JAWS - Web app reserved hotkeys conflict

JAWS - Web app reserved hotkeys conflict

Problem

A JAWS customers a web app whose hotkeys conflict with those used by JAWS.


Resolution

  • From JAWS version 2022.2204.20 a new hotkey is available JAWSKey+SHIFT+Z to disable Quick NAV hotkeys.
  • When you wish to stop interacting with the web app and restore JAWS Quick NAV kerys JAWSKey+SHIFT+Z to restore JAWS Quick NAV hotkeys. 

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