Braille
JAWS – Using the Braille viewer
Problem A trainer assisting a JAWS user with attached Braille display may wish to see a print version what is displayed on the Braille display. Applies to JAWS Resolution Included with JAWS is a Braille Viewer utility, its function is to mirror in ...
JAWS – Braille display set up
Problem You need to set up a Braille display with JAWS. Applies to JAWS/Fusion Resolution The JAWS screen reader may be used with a variety of Supported Braille Displays among which are Freedom Scientific’s own Focus range. Installation requirements ...
JAWS – Missing checkbox for Suppress Braille Capitals
Problem A JAWS customer who has upgraded from JAWS 2021 to JAWS 2022 or later discovers that the checkbox for Suppress Capital Letters in Braille output but are unable to find it in the Braille Options after JAWS version 2021. Resolution This option ...
JAWS – No Braille output from Humanware Brailliant displays.
Problem After setting up a Humanware Brailliant there is no output sent to the Humanware Brailliant Braille display. Resolution Please use the instructions that suit best from those below. Using the mouse Right click Start and choose Device Manager. ...
JAWS – Set up Humanware Mantis Q40
Problem: A customer needs to set up their Mantis Q40 Braille display with JAWS screen reader. Resolution: When using Jaws 2020 or later, the Mantis Q40 driver is already pre-installed and ready to go. However, it is essential that you ensure JAWS is ...
JAWS - Disable eight dot Braille mode
Problem A customer wishes to disable eight-dot Braille in JAWS. This may be because the presence of dots 7/8 where the cursor is showing makes it hard for them to read the lower portion of the Braille cell if they are not used to eight dot Braille. ...
Focus Braille routing keys do not work when using JAWS
Problem A customer finds when using the routing key above a cell on their Focus display does not bring the editing cursor to the location on the Braille line. Resolution You may wish to do a routing key test on the dispaly itself to ensure the ...
JAWS - Operation with the Orbit reader
Information A JAWS customer who also has an Orbit read would like to use it as a Braille display with JAWS. Resolution As of JAWS 2022.2202.38 Orbit reader support has been added. Those users who do not have a license for 2022 will need to upgrade to ...
JAWS - Braille driver error after using Narrator with Focus display
Problem A customer with Focus display has been using it with Windows Narrator. After shutting down Narrator and going back to JAWS the Braille display no longer appears to work any more. Resolution A condition is known to exist where if Narrator is ...
JAWS - Turn off display of Braille status cells
Problem A customer finds the status information shown on the display is not useful and wish to disable it. Resolution Press JAWSKey+F2 and select “Settings Centre”. Then type “Status” and press down arrow to locate “Placement of status cells”. Press ...