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Four Classic JAWS Features That Can Transform Your Workflow

September 11, 2026 · 43 min

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In this episode, we revisit four powerful JAWS features that can make everyday computer tasks more efficient and accessible: Skim Reading, Speech and Sound Schemes, Dictionary Manager, and Text Analyzer.

Whether you're a longtime JAWS user looking for a refresher or discovering these tools for the first time, you'll learn how these often-overlooked features can help you navigate documents, customize how JAWS presents information, catch formatting and spacing issues, and tailor speech and pronunciation to your needs.

The episode also explores practical questions from JAWS users, including working with these features in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Google Docs, and web applications, as well as tips for managing settings and preserving customizations.

Discover how these classic JAWS tools can help you work more efficiently, troubleshoot common document issues, and get even more out of your screen reader.

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