Windows OS
JAWS - Select soundcard device
Problem A JAWS user would like to switch between different soundcard sources. Applies to JAWS Resolution When referring to a soundcard this can be the main audio device in your computer or a USB headset or speakers, any device that allows you to hear ...
JAWS – Work with common types of Windows controls
Problem A JAWS customer would like to understand how best to navigate the most common windows controls. Applies to JAWS Fusion Detail The goal of this text is to help new JAWS users by providing hints on what to do with the different types of Windows ...
JAWS – Checkbox announced next to all file or desktop items
Problem When navigating in Windows JAWS announces "Checkbox" against every file or desktop icon encountered. Resolution Please use the steps below to change the Explorer display settings to remove the checkbox. Open Windows Explorer and press Alt ...
JAWS – Create desktop application icon for Volume Panel
Information This document provides steps to allow screen reader users to create a desktop icon for the Windows Volume panel application to allow easy adjustment of levels. Steps Use the steps below to create a desktop shortcut to the Windows volume ...
JAWS - Quickly read file date and type information in Windows
Problem Whilst browsing files in Windows Explorer you wish to know the file date and type properties without having to open the Properties window. Resolution This solution requires two stages, however the first only needs to be done once: Setting ...
JAWS - Restart or shutdown of Windows 10 using JAWS
Problem The Windows power options such as shutdown or restart are not immediately obvious to find. Resolution There are two methods by which you can get to and execute power off or restart operations without modifying the system. Method 1 - Using ...
JAWS - Find the folder path for a file in Explorer
Problem You wish to be able to know the folder a file is contained in. Applies to Windows 10 Resolution Step 1: Set up If you have a shortcut for “This PC” open this or press Windows+E to open Explorer. Press control+shift+6 to change to details ...
JAWS - Check free space of any drive on your computer
Problem You wish to find out the free space of a drive on a computer. Resolution Open Windows Explorer as you normally do and navigate to “This PC” location if necessary and press TAB to reach the list view. Press control+alt+6 on the number to ...
JAWS - Make a documents folder shortcut for the windows desktop
Problem You wish to create s shortcut to Documents folder on the desktop. Resolution Press WINDOWS+D to move to desktop and then use first letter navigation or arrow keys to locate "This PC" and press ENTER. Use first letter navigation or arrow keys ...
JAWS – Perform non-contiguous file selection in Windows Explorer
Problem A customer may have a collection of files in a particular folder from which on only a few needed that are not all next to one another. Resolution Use the steps to carry out non-contiguous file selection. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to ...
JAWS - Customize file display options
Problem You wish to customize file display options with JAWS or Fusion using the keyboard. Resolution Use the steps below depending on the operating system being used. Windows 11 Press WINDOWS+E to open Windows Explorer. Press alt to open the ribbon ...
JAWS - Files and folders announced with check boxes in Windows Explore
Problem: When you are using Windows File Explorer or you are on the Desktop icons all files announce with checkboxes. Explanation: An option in Windows 10 is available which when set will put a checkbox next to each file represented in the file ...
Create a JAWS startup hotkey
Problem If JAWS stops for any reason whilst in use or you the computer is shared among sighted users who don't need JAWS, it may be necerssary to set up a hotkey for restarting JAWS independantly. Resolution Method 1: Using a mouse Minimize all apps ...