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How do you enable a Split Braille view?

  • Press CTRL+SHIFT+B
  • Press ALT+INSERT+V (ALT+CAPS LOCK+V in Laptop layout) (correct)
  • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL
  • Press ALT+F10

What happens when you restart JAWS after enabling a Split Braille view?

  • The Split Braille view will be disabled, and the default view will be restored. (correct)
  • JAWS will automatically switch to a different Split Braille view.
  • JAWS will prompt you to select a new Split Braille view.
  • The Split Braille view will remain active.

Where is the current location displayed by default when a Split Braille view is active?

  • Only in the right region.
  • The location is not displayed in any region.
  • In both the left and right regions.
  • Only in the left region. (correct)

What happens when you press LEFT SHIFT+DOTS 1-2-7?

<p>You are taken to a list of available Split Braille views. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many regions are split Braille displays divided into?

<p>Two (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Swap split button in the Select Braille View dialog box?

<p>To switch the location of the current location and the results of the active view. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to navigate text in the split region of a Split Braille view?

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the Split Braille feature?

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In what region of the Teams interface is the chat history displayed when editing a message?

<p>Region 2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional update cycle for JAWS scripts?

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How often do Seamless Updates for Scripts occur?

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What happens when new scripts are available?

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In Excel, what will be displayed in region 2 when "Active view on 1, Row and Column totals on 2" is selected?

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What is a 'Monitor Cell' in Excel, as explained in the content?

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Where can you find the Scripts Revision number?

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How can you access the additional application-specific views mentioned in the content?

<p>By accessing the 'Select Braille View' dialog box within the application (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to disable Seamless Updates for Scripts?

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How can you restore the original scripts?

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In Outlook, what does the 'Message List plus Preview Pane' view display?

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Are custom scripts affected by Seamless Updates for Scripts?

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Which view in PowerPoint allows you to simultaneously review notes while presenting?

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What is JAWS' default behavior when working within Excel?

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Which of the following is a valid way to view row and column totals in Excel, according to the content?

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What is region 1 used for in the 'Titles and Formulas on 1, Active view on 2' Excel view?

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When alt-tabbing from a web browser to another application, how does JAWS now behave?

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When navigating a toolbar in a web app, what happens when focus moves to a check box with Forms Mode active?

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What change has been made to the way JAWS handles multiple elements with an aria-describedby attribute?

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In Chromium-based browsers, how does JAWS handle table navigation when aria-colindex values in a row are not contiguous?

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When using INSERT+TAB to navigate menu items, what additional information does JAWS now provide?

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What enhancement has been made for headings that also include buttons?

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When moving into a group of tabs on a web page, what has been changed about JAWS's behavior?

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How does JAWS now indicate a heading that also includes a button in Braille?

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Which of the following keystrokes is now used to speak all PlaceMarkers on web pages or move to a marked place in Word?

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Which new feature in JAWS 2024 allows users to assign scripts to extended function keys?

<p>JAWS Keyboard Manager (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What version of the Liblouis Braille translator has been updated in JAWS and Fusion?

<p>3.30.0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which keystroke is now used to obtain a description of an image based on the current context and application?

<p>INSERT+SPACEBAR, P, ENTER (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the new method introduced for describing an image in the Picture Smart AI update?

<p>Describing an image based on the current context. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific new feature or improvement is mentioned in the content that addresses an issue with specific JAWS behavior in Teams?

<p>The JAWS keystroke for speaking all PlaceMarkers on web pages or moving to a marked place in Word has been changed to ALT+SHIFT+WINDOWS+K. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the enhancements described in the July 2024 update?

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Which of the following is NOT a change or enhancement mentioned in the content about JAWS 2024?

<p>JAWS will now automatically switch languages when CTRL+WINDOWS+L is used. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the visual representation described in the content?

<p>To depict the timeline of a specific project and its corresponding objectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame covered by the visual representation?

<p>From September 2024 to May 2025 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following objectives is associated with the month of November 2024?

<p>Disseminate standardized metrics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What visual element is used to connect the month with its corresponding objective?

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What is the prominent color scheme used in the visual representation?

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Which of the following phrases is NOT used to describe an objective in the visual representation?

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What is the objective for the project in January 2025?

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What is the overall theme that connects the objectives of the project?

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Flashcards

Application-Specific Views

Custom views tailored for specific applications like Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, aiding productivity with Braille.

Excel Active View

Displays only the active cell when navigating; default setting in JAWS for Excel.

Monitor Cells

Cells assigned in JAWS to track specific data points in a spreadsheet.

Row and Column Totals View

Shows active cell in region 1 and row/column totals in region 2 when settings are enabled in Excel.

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Outlook Message List plus Preview Pane

Displays the message list in region 1 and the current message content in region 2, if preview is enabled.

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Show Speakers Notes in PowerPoint

Displays the main slide in region 1 and speaker's notes in region 2 during presentations.

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Select Braille View Dialog Box

A feature that allows users to choose different Braille views in apps like Excel or Outlook.

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Quick Settings in JAWS

Settings in JAWS used to configure monitor cells and total display options in Excel.

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Show History during Chat

Displays chat history while editing a Teams message, aiding user workflow.

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Seamless Updates for Scripts

Allows immediate updates to JAWS scripts without waiting for software updates.

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JAWS Scripts

Scripts that enhance usability and functionality for JAWS users.

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Script Update Cycle

Traditionally updates every eight weeks, now made seamless.

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Automatic Script Updates

JAWS updates scripts on its own without user intervention.

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Check Script Update

To verify if a script update was applied, check the Scripts Revision number in JAWS Help.

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Custom Scripts

User-created scripts remain unaffected by the updater; shared scripts are updated.

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Restoring Original Scripts

Run installer and choose Repair option to restore original scripts.

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aria-haspopup attribute

Indicates that an element can control the visibility of another element, such as a menu.

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JAWS verbosity

Refers to how much information JAWS reads aloud, which can be excessive at times.

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aria-describedby attribute

Provides additional descriptive text for an element to assistive technologies.

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Forms Mode in JAWS

A state that JAWS enters to better navigate and interact with forms.

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Braille indication of controls

JAWS provides visual Braille cues for elements like headings and buttons in Braille display.

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Slider controls in JAWS

Interactive elements that allow users to select a value by sliding a knob along a track.

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INSERT+TAB in JAWS

Keyboard shortcut that provides additional info about menu items in JAWS.

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aria-colindex values

Attributes indicating the position of columns within accessible tables for screen readers.

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Early Adopter Program

A program allowing users to evaluate new features in JAWS.

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Send Feedback button

A button for submitting evaluations in the Early Adopter Program.

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Split Braille

A feature in JAWS 2024 allowing two views on a Braille display.

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Split Braille view activation

Press ALT+INSERT+V to enable the Split Braille view.

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Current location display

Shows the current position on the left region of the Split Braille view.

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Swap split button

A button to switch the content displayed in the regions of a Split Braille view.

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Braille text navigation

Using the Right NAV rocker and Right Rocker bar to move through text in split view.

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September 2024 Objective

Synergize scalable e-commerce initiatives to enhance online business capacity.

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November 2024 Objective

Disseminate standardized metrics to ensure consistent measurement across operations.

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January 2025 Objective

Coordinate e-business applications for streamlined technology integration.

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March 2025 Objective

Foster holistically superior methodologies for improved business processes.

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May 2025 Objective

Deploy strategic networks to address critical e-business requirements effectively.

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Synergize E-Commerce

Combining efforts and resources to boost online sales capabilities.

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Standardized Metrics

Uniform indicators used across a business to measure performance consistently.

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Strategic Networks

Planned connections within e-business to meet needs and improve efficiency.

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JAWS Speech Feedback

JAWS provides speech and Braille feedback when resizing windows using WINDOWS+ARROW keys.

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New Keystroke for PlaceMarkers

ALT+SHIFT+WINDOWS+K is the new keystroke for speaking PlaceMarkers in web pages and Word.

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Language Switching

CTRL+WINDOWS+L switches languages but won't auto-switch until application focus changes.

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Extended Function Keys

JAWS Keyboard Manager lets you assign scripts to F13-F24 keys on compatible keyboards.

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Liblouis Braille Translator Update

The Liblouis Braille translator used by JAWS and Fusion was updated to version 3.30.0.

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Radio Button Navigation

JAWS now announces the position of selected radio buttons correctly while navigating.

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Picture Smart AI Improvements

Picture Smart AI describes images contextually and can answer specific details upon first submission.

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All-in-one Keystroke

New keystroke INSERT+SPACEBAR, P, ENTER simplifies image description requests in Picture Smart AI.

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Study Notes

JAWS 2024 Release Notes

  • JAWS 2024 offers new features and improvements
  • Includes a download link for JAWS software
  • Provides a list of enhancements made in the release
  • Includes previous JAWS release notes
  • Face in View
    • Helps ensure correct video call camera focus
    • Alerts user if face is not centered, lighting is inadequate or other items are in the picture
    • Activates using INSERT+SPACEBAR, F, O
  • MathCAT
    • Open-source library in JAWS 2024
    • Translates math from webpages and Word documents
    • Supports English
    • Only Nemeth Code supported for Braille, not supported on ARM devices
    • Improvements in speech for math symbols and in reading math expression content in spreadsheets
    • Support for reading math content that's been available for several versions
    • Enabling MathCAT through the Early Adopter Program
  • Split Braille
    • Powerful feature for Braille display users
    • Allows viewing content from different locations on the same Braille line
    • Splits display into two regions
  • Buffered Text
    • Captures text at current cursor location and places in a buffer in the right half of the split line
    • Enables navigation to other locations in the current document or different documents
    • Buffers the current paragraph (default)
  • Annotations
    • Primarily useful in Word to review comments, revisions, footnotes
    • Displays document text in one region and annotation text in the second
  • Attribute Indicators
    • Displays various text attributes (bold, italic, or underline) in separate regions
    • Allows user to move cursor to the matching attributes
  • Speech History
    • Displays the currently focused text in one area and the JAWS Speech History in another
  • Teams Views
    • Shows chat history in region 2 during message editing
  • Seamless Updates for Scripts
    • Scripts updates outside normal JAWS update cycles
    • Quickly responds to app updates
  • New Commands for Managing Calls
    • Pressing ALT+WINDOWS+C opens dialog for responding to calls from Teams, Phone Link, or Skype
  • Discord Support
    • Preliminary support for Discord app
    • Includes navigation between servers and unread channels with mentions
  • ARIA Support
    • Detects read-only checkboxes
  • Enhanced Support for Java Applications
    • New command to enable efficient navigation
  • Google Sheets
    • Addresses issue where JAWS didn't speak deleted characters
  • JAWS Application Improvements
    • Liblouis Braille translator updated to version 3.27.0
    • Toggle Keyboard Help with Voice Assistant
  • Other Improvements
    • Picture Smart Al improvements
    • Ability to ask follow-up questions about an image
    • All-in-one keystroke for image description
    • New option to refresh the buffer in Split Braille

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