This page is a "quick reference" guide to a number of useful
JAWS desktop keystrokes which enable JAWS users to perform many of
the most common computing tasks. Each row contains a keystroke or
keystroke combination followed by its resultant action. For a more
detailed look at JAWS keystrokes and their associated tasks, see
the Quick Start file in the c:\jaws\manuals\enu\ directory of the
version of JAWS installed on your system. (Note that the "jaws"
directory will be followed by the version number of the software
that you have installed, and the Quick Start Guide will also be
followed by a version number.)
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For Reading Text:
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Keystroke |
Description |
NUM PAD 5 |
Say Character |
LEFT ARROW |
Say Prior Character |
RIGHT ARROW |
Say Next Character |
INSERT+NUM PAD 5 |
Say Word |
INSERT+NUM PAD 5 pressed twice quickly |
Spell Word |
INSERT+LEFT ARROW |
Say Prior Word |
INSERT+RIGHT ARROW |
Say Next Word |
INSERT+UP ARROW |
Say Line |
UP ARROW |
Say Prior Line |
DOWN ARROW |
Say Next Line |
ALT+NUM PAD 5 |
Say Sentence |
ALT+UP ARROW |
Say Prior Sentence |
ALT+DOWN ARROW |
Say Next Sentence |
CTRL+NUM PAD 5 |
Say Paragraph |
CTRL+UP ARROW |
Say Prior Paragraph |
CTRL+DOWN ARROW |
Say Next Paragraph |
INSERT+HOME |
Say to Cursor |
INSERT+PAGE UP |
Say from Cursor |
INSERT+DOWN ARROW |
Say All |
INSERT+5 |
Say Color |
INSERT+F |
Say Font |
For Temporarily Changing Voice Rate During "Say
All": PAGE DOWN |
Increase Voice Rate |
For Temporarily Changing Voice Rate During "Say
All": PAGE UP |
Decrease Voice Rate |
When not in "Say All": ALT+CTRL+PAGE DOWN |
Increase Voice Rate |
When not in "Say All": ALT+CTRL+PAGE UP |
Decrease Voice Rate |
INSERT+ESC |
Restore Normal Voice Settings |