General Windows Keystrokes
Description Command
Get Help F1
Open the Start Menu WINDOWS LOGO KEY or CTRL+ESC
Switch between Open Applications ALT+TAB
Open the Shortcut Menu APPLICATIONS KEY or SHIFT+F10
Minimize all Applications WINDOWS LOGO KEY+M
Find a File or Folder from Desktop F3
Move to First Item on the Taskbar WINDOWS LOGO KEY+TAB
Open Windows Explorer WINDOWS LOGO KEY+E
Open Run Dialog WINDOWS LOGO KEY+R
General Windows Application Keystrokes
Description Command
Exit the Active Application ALT+F4
Open the Application Control Menu ALT+SPACEBAR
Move to the Menu Bar ALT
Move between Menus ALT, ARROW KEYS
Choose a Menu Item ENTER
Open a child Window Control Menu ALT+DASH
Cancel or close a Menu ESC or ALT
General Windows Application Keystrokes
Description Command
Exit the Active Application ALT+F4
Open the Application Control Menu ALT+SPACEBAR
Move to the Menu Bar ALT
Move between Menus ALT, ARROW KEYS
Choose a Menu Item ENTER
Open a child Window Control Menu ALT+DASH
Cancel or close a Menu ESC or ALT
Keystrokes for Working in Windows Explorer
Description Command
Delete Selected File or Folder DELETE
Rename Selected File or Folder F2
Refresh Window F5
Switch Between Tree View and List View F6 or TAB
Go Up One Folder Level BACKSPACE
Open File or Folder Properties ALT+ENTER
Untruncate Columns in List View CTRL+NUM PAD PLUS
Keystrokes for Using the Clipboard
Description Command
Copy Selected File or Text to Clipboard CTRL+C
Cut Selected File or Text to Clipboard CTRL+X
Paste Contents of Clipboard CTRL+V
Read Clipboard Contents WINDOWS Key+INSERT+X
JAWS Keystrokes for Reading Text
Description Command
Say Prior Character LEFT ARROW
Say Next Character RIGHT ARROW
Say Character NUM PAD 5
Say Character Phonetically NUM PAD 5 twice quickly
Say Prior Word INSERT+LEFT ARROW
Say Next Word INSERT+RIGHT ARROW
Say Word INSERT+NUM PAD 5
Spell Word INSERT+NUM PAD 5 twice quickly
Say Prior Line UP ARROW
Say Next Line DOWN ARROW
Say Current Line INSERT+UP ARROW
Spell Current Line INSERT+UP ARROW twice quickly
Say Prior Sentence ALT+UP ARROW
Say Next Sentence ALT+DOWN ARROW
Say Current Sentence ALT+NUM PAD 5
Say to Cursor INSERT+HOME
Say from Cursor INSERT+PAGE UP
Spell to Cursor INSERT+HOME twice quickly
Spell from Cursor INSERT+PAGE UP twice quickly
Say All INSERT+DOWN ARROW
Fast Forward during a Say All RIGHT ARROW
Rewind during a Say All LEFT ARROW
Toggle Speech On or Off INSERT+SPACEBAR,S
Note: When using this keystroke, press and release INSERT+SPACEBAR,
and then press S to mute speech.
Say Color INSERT+5
Say ASCII or Hexadecimal Value NUM PAD 5 three times quickly
Say Font INSERT+F, twice quickly to display in virtual viewer
Start Skim Reading CTRL+INSERT+DOWN ARROW
Skim Reading dialog box CTRL+INSERT+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW
Display Skim Reading Summary INSERT+WINDOWS Key+DOWN ARROW
Copy Selected Text to FSClipboard WINDOWS Key+C
Keystrokes for Windows Vista Gadgets
The Windows operating system uses visual references, such as icons, to
quickly access applications and files. In Windows Vista, gadgets are
desktop applications and tools that provide visual updates for such
items as computer performance, weather, time, and news feeds. The
following table contains a list of keyboard shortcuts that can help
you navigate gadgets that appear in an area on the desktop known as
the Sidebar.
Description Command
Bring Sidebar and all gadgets to the foreground WINDOWS Key+SPACEBAR
Cycle forward through the Sidebar gadgets WINDOWS Key+G
Cycle backward through the Sidebar gadgets WINDOWS Key+SHIFT+G
To open the Sidebar, do the following:
1. Press WINDOWS Key.
2. Type Sidebar in the Start Search edit field and press ENTER.
Change Voice Rate on the Fly
JAWS now allows you to temporarily change the speech rate for the
current voice. This can be done at any time - even while using Say
All!
When not using SayAll:
Description Command
Decrease Voice Rate ALT+CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Increase Voice Rate ALT+CTRL+PAGE UP
Note: JAWS states "slower" or "faster" with each press of the above keystrokes.
During a SayAll:
Description Command
Decrease Voice Rate PAGE DOWN
Increase Voice Rate PAGE UP
To restore voice settings to their normal rate, press INSERT+ESC.
Switching to another application also restores the default voice rate.
Navigational & Informational Keystrokes
Description Command
Say System Time INSERT+F12
Say System Date INSERT+F12 twice quickly
Say Window Title INSERT+T
Say Window Prompt and Text INSERT+TAB
Say Top Line of Window INSERT+END
Say Bottom Line of Window INSERT+PAGE DOWN
Say Selected Text INSERT+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW
Spell Selected Text INSERT+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW twice quickly
Say Application Version CTRL+INSERT+V
Window List INSERT+F10
List System Tray Icons INSERT+F11
View System Tray Contents CTRL+SHIFT+F11
List Labeled Graphics CTRL+INSERT+SHIFT+G
JAWS Keystrokes for Working in Dialog Boxes
Description Command
Say Default Button of Dialog INSERT+E
Say Current Control Hot Key SHIFT+NUM PAD 5
Read Current Window INSERT+B
Say Window Prompt in Text INSERT+TAB
Read Word in Context INSERT+C
Open Combo Box ALT+DOWN ARROW
Close Combo Box ALT+UP ARROW
Select Multiple List Items CTRL+SHIFT or CTRL+SPACEBAR
Unselect All But Current CTRL+\
Read List View Columns 1 through 10 CTRL+INSERT+1 through 0
Tip: Press INSERT+F1 in any control in a dialog box for context
sensitive help on the type of control and keystrokes that work in that
control.
Keystrokes for Working in Tables
JAWS now supports standard commands for working in tables. These
commands work in most popular applications, allowing you access right
away - without having to learn the application specific commands. As
you become more familiar with new applications, you may find it easier
to use the commands specific to that program, or it might be easier
for you to continue using these commands.
Commands for Moving within Tables
These commands move focus to the indicated cell and speak the
contents. Cell and row coordinates as well as column and/or row
heading information may also be provided.
Description Command
Say Current Cell ALT+CTRL+NUM PAD 5
Cell to Right ALT+CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Cell to Left ALT+CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Cell Below ALT+CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Cell Above ALT+CTRL+UP ARROW
First Cell ALT+CTRL+HOME
Last Cell ALT+CTRL+END
First Cell in Column ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+UP ARROW
Last Cell in Column ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW
First Cell in Row ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Last Cell in Row ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Table Reading Commands
Description Command
Say Current Cell ALT+CTRL+NUM PAD 5
Read Current Row WINDOWS Key+COMMA or WINDOWS Key+NUM PAD 5
Read from Start of Row INSERT+SHIFT+HOME
Read to End of Row INSERT+SHIFT+PAGE UP
Read Current Column WINDOWS Key+PERIOD
Read from Top of Column INSERT+SHIFT+END
Read to Bottom of Column INSERT+SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
Toggle Revision Detection On or Off INSERT+ALT+R
Keystrokes for Working in Tables
JAWS now supports standard commands for working in tables. These
commands work in most popular applications, allowing you access right
away - without having to learn the application specific commands. As
you become more familiar with new applications, you may find it easier
to use the commands specific to that program, or it might be easier
for you to continue using these commands.
Commands for Moving within Tables
These commands move focus to the indicated cell and speak the
contents. Cell and row coordinates as well as column and/or row
heading information may also be provided.
Description Command
Say Current Cell ALT+CTRL+NUM PAD 5
Cell to Right ALT+CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Cell to Left ALT+CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Cell Below ALT+CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Cell Above ALT+CTRL+UP ARROW
First Cell ALT+CTRL+HOME
Last Cell ALT+CTRL+END
First Cell in Column ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+UP ARROW
Last Cell in Column ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW
First Cell in Row ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Last Cell in Row ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Table Reading Commands
Description Command
Say Current Cell ALT+CTRL+NUM PAD 5
Read Current Row WINDOWS Key+COMMA or WINDOWS Key+NUM PAD 5
Read from Start of Row INSERT+SHIFT+HOME
Read to End of Row INSERT+SHIFT+PAGE UP
Read Current Column WINDOWS Key+PERIOD
Read from Top of Column INSERT+SHIFT+END
Read to Bottom of Column INSERT+SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
Toggle Revision Detection On or Off INSERT+ALT+R
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JAWS Keystrokes for Cursors and Mouse Simulation
Description Command
PC Cursor NUM PAD PLUS
JAWS Cursor NUM PAD MINUS
Invisible Cursor NUM PAD MINUS twice quickly
Route PC Cursor to JAWS Cursor INSERT+NUM PAD PLUS
Route JAWS Cursor to PC Cursor INSERT+NUM PAD MINUS
Tether JAWS to PC CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD MINUS
Restrict JAWS Cursor INSERT+R
Left Mouse Button NUM PAD SLASH
Right Mouse Button NUM PAD STAR
Left Mouse Button Lock INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH
Right Mouse Button Lock INSERT+NUM PAD STAR
Drag and Drop CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH
Say Active Cursor ALT+DELETE
Say Cursor Type CTRL+INSERT+SHIFT+C
Mouse Down ALT+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW
Mouse Left ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Mouse Right ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Mouse Up ALT+SHIFT+UP ARROW
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Miscellaneous JAWS Keystrokes
Description Command
Quick Settings INSERT+V
Select a Voice Profile INSERT+CTRL+S
Interrupt Speech CTRL
Custom Highlight Assign INSERT+CTRL+H
Refresh Screen INSERT+ESC
Screen Echo Toggle INSERT+S
Typing Echo Toggle INSERT+2
Pass Key Through INSERT+3
Select Symbol to Print INSERT+4
JAWS Window INSERT+J
JAWS Find INSERT+CTRL+F
JAWS Find Next INSERT+F3
JAWS Find Previous INSERT+SHIFT+F3
Shut Down JAWS INSERT+F4
Keyboard Lock INSERT+SPACEBAR, L
Say Active Configuration Name INSERT+Q, twice quickly to display in
virtual viewer.
Run JAWS Manager INSERT+F2
Open Word Index INSERT+CTRL+W
Open Skim Read Summary
(Based on the last word selected from the Word Index list) INSERT+WINDOWS
Key+W
Virtualize Window INSERT+ALT+W
Select Scheme INSERT+ALT+S
Minimize All Applications WINDOWS Key+M
Copy Selected Text to FSClipboard WINDOWS Key+C
Script Utility Mode Toggle INSERT+WINDOWS Key+NUM PAD MINUS (Desktop
layout)
CAPS LOCK+WINDOWS Key+DASH (Laptop layout)
Additional Notes
See also:
General Windows Application Keystrokes
General Windows Keystrokes
Navigation - Information Keystrokes
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Keystrokes for Accessing the JAWS Utilities
Description Command
Create a Prompt CTRL+INSERT+TAB or INSERT+F2, and then select Prompt Create
Graphics Labeler INSERT+G or INSERT+F2, and then select Graphics Labeler
Start Auto Graphics Labeler CTRL+INSERT+G
Set Frame Top Left CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT BRACKET
Set Frame Bottom Right CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT BRACKET
Set Frame to Window CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT BRACKET twice quickly
Clear Initial Values CTRL+INSERT+C
Run JAWS Manager INSERT+F2
Settings Center INSERT+6 or INSERT+F2, and then select Settings Center
Dictionary Manager INSERT+D or INSERT+F2, and then select Dictionary
Manager
Frame Viewer INSERT+9 or INSERT+F2, and then select Frame Viewer
Keyboard Manager INSERT+8 or INSERT+F2, and then select Keyboard Manager
Script Manager INSERT+0 or INSERT+F2, and then select Script Manager
Window Class Reassign INSERT+7 or INSERT+F2, and then select Window
Class Reassign
Screen Sensitive Help Technical CTRL+INSERT+F1
Say Special Window Classes CTRL+INSERT+F2
Say Frame at Cursor INSERT+X
Additional Notes
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JAWS Keystrokes for Accessing Help
Description Command
Screen Sensitive Help INSERT+F1
Keyboard Help INSERT+1
JAWS Help for Applications INSERT+F1 twice quickly
Hot Key Help INSERT+H
Window Key Help INSERT+W
Additional Notes
See also:
JAWS Keystrokes for Using Help
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Moving Through a WinHelp Help System
Description Command
Read Current Help Screen CTRL+INSERT+DOWN ARROW
Move Down One Screen and Read CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Move Up One Screen and Read CTRL+PAGE UP
Move to Prior Topic in Browse Sequence COMMA
Move to Next topic in Browse Sequence PERIOD
Move to Prior topic B
Move Focus Between Links TAB or SHIFT+TAB
Activate Selected Link ENTER
View Table of Contents T
View Options O or ALT+O
Note: Use the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW to move up and down in the Table
of Contents. Use the RIGHT ARROW to open a closed book, and press
ENTER to open a topic.
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Moving through a Microsoft HTML Help System
The Table of Contents Pane
Description Command
Move Up through List UP ARROW
Move Down through List DOWN ARROW
Open Book RIGHT ARROW or ENTER
Up One Level or Close Book LEFT ARROW
Display Selected Topic ENTER
Move Between TOC and Topic Pane F6
The Topic Pane
Description Command
Previous topic BACKSPACE or ALT+LEFT ARROW
Next Topic ALT+RIGHT ARROW
Note: ALT+RIGHT ARROW does not take you to the next topic unless you
have previously gone back one topic or more.
You can access the Topic Pane with the Virtual PC Cursor providing the
same functionality as in a web page. Standard JAWS keystrokes for
reading text allow you to read the information in each topic. Press
ENTER on any link to activate it.
See also:
JAWS Keystrokes for Reading Text
Windows Keystrokes for Working with Text
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