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JAWS keyboard shortcuts for Windows
Learn about JAWS keyboard shortcuts for accessibility testing on BrowserStack Live.
JAWS (Job Access With Speech) provides a comprehensive set of keyboard shortcuts to navigate and interact with websites and applications.
For instructions on how to enable JAWS on BrowserStack Live, see Test accessibility using Screen Reader on desktop.
JAWS is available on Windows 11 devices with a BrowserStack Pro plan. To learn more about plans that include JAWS support, see the BrowserStack pricing page.
Keyboard layout configuration
When using JAWS on BrowserStack Live, if you are using a macOS device or keyboard to test a BrowserStack Windows machine, use Control + Right Option as an alternative to the Insert key.
For example, to open the JAWS menu:
- On a Windows keyboard, press
Insert + J. - On a macOS keyboard, press
Control + Right Option + J.
JAWS shortcuts
For a complete and up-to-date list of JAWS keyboard shortcuts, refer to the official JAWS documentation:
Additional resources
For more information about using screen readers on BrowserStack Live:
- Screen Reader keyboard shortcuts overview
- NVDA keyboard shortcuts for Windows
- VoiceOver keyboard shortcuts for macOS
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