Anywhere a sighted student is using a Windows based computer, a student who is blind can also use a Windows based computer with JAWS installed. For example: When tasked with internet research, a student who uses JAWS can receive feedback from the computer and complete the same research, provided the website is accessible. The student can read the information, select text of interest, copy that text and paste it into their word processor. 

JAWS works well in the Windows environment, including accessing software, moving files and folders from the computer to a USB or SD Card and accessing the taskbar.

JAWS also works well with Microsoft Word, providing full navigation and feedback on written text, the style of the font, adding and navigating tables, etc. 

Basic Windows shortcuts with additional JAWS shortcuts

General JAWS keystrokes from Freedom Scientific

Using Picture Smart AI with JAWS 2025 or later

Four videos by Lea Nagel of the Statewide Vision Resource Centre featuring information about JAWS. 

Find out more about JAWS and screen readers: https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/

Download JAWS: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS

Using JAWS on the internet - Freedom Scientific's Surf's Up! Surfing the Internet with JAWS interactive website: https://www.freedomscientific.com/SurfsUp/_Surfs_Up_Start_Here.htm

JAWS shortcuts: http://www.weboverhauls.com/web_axe_podcast/jaws_keyboard_shortcuts.html