Hi All,
Below you'll find the direct download link and what's new in
this J2020.2006.12 release.
32 & 64 Bit download link:
What's new in this release:
The following is a list of improvements made between the April 2020 release
and the June 2020 update.
Updated Braille and Text Viewers
For many years, the JAWS Braille Viewer has been a very helpful tool for
visually displaying on screen, the textual representation of exactly what
JAWS is outputting on a refreshable braille display. This is very useful for
sighted instructors, script writers, and testers who do not read braille or
have limited or no access to an actual braille device. The Braille Viewer
represents the number of cells on the currently connected braille display. For
example, if a Focus 80 or Focus 14 is connected, you will see 80 or 14 cells
on the screen. If a physical display is not in use, the Braille Viewer will
represent a 40 cell display including status cells.
In JAWS and Fusion 2020, we have made several much needed updates including
improved support for displaying contracted braille, the ability to show
braille text as well as the actual braille dot patterns, and a visual
connection so a sighted person can see which dot patterns are used to represent
characters and words. We have also added Layered keystrokes to simulate
display panning which will really benefit sighted script writers.
To activate the Braille Viewer, navigate to the Utilities menu in the JAWS
main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Enable
Braille Viewer. You can also now press the new layered command
INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then B to toggle the Braille Viewer on or
off. The following braille navigation commands are also available after
pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V:
list of 4 items • Pan left: LEFT ARROW • Pan right: RIGHT ARROW •
Prior line: UP ARROW • Next line: DOWN ARROW list end
The popular Text Viewer utility has also been brought over to JAWS and
Fusion. This will be a welcome addition especially for those who previously
used MAGic.
The Text Viewer displays a continuous line of text across the top or bottom
of your screen. It provides clarity and ease of reading by allowing you
to work in a live application while referencing normalized text in the Text
Viewer window. You control the text formatting (font styles and colors) that
displays in the window so that it is easier for you to read documents,
e-mails, Web pages, and more. This is very useful when you encounter text that
is difficult to read because of its formatting, varying sized text, and
contrasting colors used in the application.
The text shown in the Text Viewer window follows your navigation within
Windows. For example, if the cursor is moved, the text at the cursor position
displays in the Text Viewer window. Likewise, if you navigate with the mouse,
the text that comes in contact with the mouse displays in the Text Viewer
window. When used in Fusion, Text Viewer eliminates the need to adjust the
magnification level of the screen when trying to follow along with what Fusion
is reading. This is especially helpful when reading with Say All (INSERT+DOWN
ARROW).
To activate the Text Viewer, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main
window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Enable Text
Viewer. You can also press the new layered command INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed
by V, and then T to toggle the Text Viewer on or off. The Text Viewer also
provides easy right and left line panning keystrokes. After pressing
INSERT+SPACEBAR, V to enter the Braille and Text Viewer layer, press CTRL+RIGHT
ARROW or CTRL+LEFT ARROW.
The Braille Viewer/Text Viewer is a visual only option and the PC focus
does not move to this window. Once activated, it will automatically start
whenever JAWS or Fusion is restarted. The Braille and Text Viewer window
resizes your application windows to avoid covering anything someone may need to
work with, and when closed, the windows go back to full screen. You can place
the windows on the top or bottom of the screen as well as customize the font,
point size, and the background and foreground colors for displayed text. The
Braille and Text Viewer even works in a multiple monitor setup. To configure
these options, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the
Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Settings.
Note: Fusion must be running in Full Window Mode in order to use the
Braille and Text Viewer. If a user switches to Lens or Split View while the
Braille or Text viewer is active, it will be suspended until you return to
Full Window magnification.
New Option to Keep Wireless Speakers and Sound Cards from Clipping Speech
When JAWS or Fusion Begins Speaking
Many modern Bluetooth headphones and speakers as well as some onboard sound
cards shut down when no audio is received in order to conserve battery.
JAWS now includes a new option, which when enabled, keeps these devices awake
by constantly playing silence. You will not hear anything, but your device
will remain active, resulting in more consistent speech. To enable this
feature, open Settings Center (INSERT+6) on the number row, press CTRL+SHIFT+D
to load the default settings, and search for "Avoid speech cut off when using
Bluetooth headphones or some sound cards."
Note: The battery of your headphones/speakers could drain faster if you
choose to turn on this feature. This option is also not available if the
Audio Ducking feature is enabled which lowers the audio volume of programs
while JAWS speaks.
Other Changes list of 13 items • When connecting to a remote computer
using remote access software (Remote Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon, or Amazon
WorkSpaces), JAWS and Fusion can now get its remote authorization from a
license installed locally on the remote computer if it is running a work station
operating system like Windows 10 Professional. For example, you have a JAWS
Professional license with remote access authorization on a Windows 10 computer
at your office which you sometimes connect to from home using Remote Desktop,
but you only have a Home Annual license with no remote authorization on your
personal computer. When you establish a remote connection between your home
and work computers, as long as you are running the June 2020 release or later of
your Freedom Scientific software, JAWS will use the license on your work
computer to enable the remote access flag. If connecting to a remote computer
running a server operating system like Windows Server 2019 which supports
multiple user connection, JAWS and Fusion will continue to only use the
license on the client or a Freedom Scientific network license server for
authorization. • To address reported issues with removing ILM timed licenses,
new options have been added to the License sub menu located in the JAWS Help
menu. Select Remove current activation to remove the JAWS activation key or
select Remove all products activation to remove any activation keys for JAWS,
Fusion, ZoomText, or MAGic installed on your computer. If you perform a full
install of the June 2020 update or later, a new Remove all products ILM
activation shortcut is also added to the Utilities folder. • Beginning
with the June 2020 release, if you perform a clean install, the option to send
anonymous usage data as you use JAWS and Fusion is now enabled by default. If
you install as an update, you will be asked if you want to turn this feature on
if it is not already enabled. Having this feature on is necesary to use
certain features such as Picture Smart. See our Anonymous Data Collection
Policy for more information about what we collect. • When installing
JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion, there is now a link to view the End User License
Agreement on the Freedom Scientific website. • In Excel, resolved a customer
reported issue where JAWS was not reading as expected in the Sort By combo
box. • Removed the Stock Quotes Research It lookup source as this information
could no longer be retrieved due to significant changes to the NASDAQ
website. • Pressing ENTER no longer turns off Forms Mode in edit fields.
Forms Mode now only deactivates when focus moves away from an edit field when
using Auto or Semi-Auto or when you press ESC or the PC Cursor command (NUM
PAD PLUS or CAPS LOCK+SEMICOLON). • The option to have JAWS and Fusion
announce nesting levels for list items in web-based editors like Google Docs is
now enabled by default to be consistent with Microsoft Word. If you do not
want to hear this information when reading bulleted or numbered lists, open
Quick Settings (INSERT+V) and turn off List Nesting Level Announcement. •
Improved JAWS indication of ARIA group names for check boxes and list
items. • Resolved an issue using JAWS with the about:config page in Firefox
which allows you to configure advanced preferences or experimental
features. • Addressed an issue where button labels were being announced twice
when using INSERT+B to read the contents of some dialog boxes. • Addressed a
reported issue where JAWS was not announcing indentation in the Visual Studio
Code application. • Added a new JAWS dictionary entry for TPGi. list
end
Take care. Mike. Sent from my
iBarstool. *My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant lately
that when I pee it cleans the toilet.
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Hi, I’m curious why the option to have jaws not cutoff words, is only available when audio ducking is disabled. I use audio ducking all the time, but would still love to be able to take advantage of this feature. Thanks, Jessica Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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From: Mike BSent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:40 PM To: JListSubject: JAWS2020 June Update, Build 2006.12 + What's New Below you'll find the direct download link and what's new in this J2020.2006.12 release. 32 & 64 Bit download link:
What's new in this release:
The following is a list of improvements made between the April 2020 release and the June 2020 update. Updated Braille and Text Viewers For many years, the JAWS Braille Viewer has been a very helpful tool for visually displaying on screen, the textual representation of exactly what JAWS is outputting on a refreshable braille display. This is very useful for sighted instructors, script writers, and testers who do not read braille or have limited or no access to an actual braille device. The Braille Viewer represents the number of cells on the currently connected braille display. For example, if a Focus 80 or Focus 14 is connected, you will see 80 or 14 cells on the screen. If a physical display is not in use, the Braille Viewer will represent a 40 cell display including status cells. In JAWS and Fusion 2020, we have made several much needed updates including improved support for displaying contracted braille, the ability to show braille text as well as the actual braille dot patterns, and a visual connection so a sighted person can see which dot patterns are used to represent characters and words. We have also added Layered keystrokes to simulate display panning which will really benefit sighted script writers. To activate the Braille Viewer, navigate to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Enable Braille Viewer. You can also now press the new layered command INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then B to toggle the Braille Viewer on or off. The following braille navigation commands are also available after pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V: list of 4 items • Pan left: LEFT ARROW • Pan right: RIGHT ARROW • Prior line: UP ARROW • Next line: DOWN ARROW list end The popular Text Viewer utility has also been brought over to JAWS and Fusion. This will be a welcome addition especially for those who previously used MAGic. The Text Viewer displays a continuous line of text across the top or bottom of your screen. It provides clarity and ease of reading by allowing you to work in a live application while referencing normalized text in the Text Viewer window. You control the text formatting (font styles and colors) that displays in the window so that it is easier for you to read documents, e-mails, Web pages, and more. This is very useful when you encounter text that is difficult to read because of its formatting, varying sized text, and contrasting colors used in the application. The text shown in the Text Viewer window follows your navigation within Windows. For example, if the cursor is moved, the text at the cursor position displays in the Text Viewer window. Likewise, if you navigate with the mouse, the text that comes in contact with the mouse displays in the Text Viewer window. When used in Fusion, Text Viewer eliminates the need to adjust the magnification level of the screen when trying to follow along with what Fusion is reading. This is especially helpful when reading with Say All (INSERT+DOWN ARROW). To activate the Text Viewer, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Enable Text Viewer. You can also press the new layered command INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then T to toggle the Text Viewer on or off. The Text Viewer also provides easy right and left line panning keystrokes. After pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V to enter the Braille and Text Viewer layer, press CTRL+RIGHT ARROW or CTRL+LEFT ARROW. The Braille Viewer/Text Viewer is a visual only option and the PC focus does not move to this window. Once activated, it will automatically start whenever JAWS or Fusion is restarted. The Braille and Text Viewer window resizes your application windows to avoid covering anything someone may need to work with, and when closed, the windows go back to full screen. You can place the windows on the top or bottom of the screen as well as customize the font, point size, and the background and foreground colors for displayed text. The Braille and Text Viewer even works in a multiple monitor setup. To configure these options, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Settings. Note: Fusion must be running in Full Window Mode in order to use the Braille and Text Viewer. If a user switches to Lens or Split View while the Braille or Text viewer is active, it will be suspended until you return to Full Window magnification. New Option to Keep Wireless Speakers and Sound Cards from Clipping Speech When JAWS or Fusion Begins Speaking Many modern Bluetooth headphones and speakers as well as some onboard sound cards shut down when no audio is received in order to conserve battery. JAWS now includes a new option, which when enabled, keeps these devices awake by constantly playing silence. You will not hear anything, but your device will remain active, resulting in more consistent speech. To enable this feature, open Settings Center (INSERT+6) on the number row, press CTRL+SHIFT+D to load the default settings, and search for "Avoid speech cut off when using Bluetooth headphones or some sound cards." Note: The battery of your headphones/speakers could drain faster if you choose to turn on this feature. This option is also not available if the Audio Ducking feature is enabled which lowers the audio volume of programs while JAWS speaks. Other Changes list of 13 items • When connecting to a remote computer using remote access software (Remote Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon, or Amazon WorkSpaces), JAWS and Fusion can now get its remote authorization from a license installed locally on the remote computer if it is running a work station operating system like Windows 10 Professional. For example, you have a JAWS Professional license with remote access authorization on a Windows 10 computer at your office which you sometimes connect to from home using Remote Desktop, but you only have a Home Annual license with no remote authorization on your personal computer. When you establish a remote connection between your home and work computers, as long as you are running the June 2020 release or later of your Freedom Scientific software, JAWS will use the license on your work computer to enable the remote access flag. If connecting to a remote computer running a server operating system like Windows Server 2019 which supports multiple user connection, JAWS and Fusion will continue to only use the license on the client or a Freedom Scientific network license server for authorization. • To address reported issues with removing ILM timed licenses, new options have been added to the License sub menu located in the JAWS Help menu. Select Remove current activation to remove the JAWS activation key or select Remove all products activation to remove any activation keys for JAWS, Fusion, ZoomText, or MAGic installed on your computer. If you perform a full install of the June 2020 update or later, a new Remove all products ILM activation shortcut is also added to the Utilities folder. • Beginning with the June 2020 release, if you perform a clean install, the option to send anonymous usage data as you use JAWS and Fusion is now enabled by default. If you install as an update, you will be asked if you want to turn this feature on if it is not already enabled. Having this feature on is necesary to use certain features such as Picture Smart. See our Anonymous Data Collection Policy for more information about what we collect. • When installing JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion, there is now a link to view the End User License Agreement on the Freedom Scientific website. • In Excel, resolved a customer reported issue where JAWS was not reading as expected in the Sort By combo box. • Removed the Stock Quotes Research It lookup source as this information could no longer be retrieved due to significant changes to the NASDAQ website. • Pressing ENTER no longer turns off Forms Mode in edit fields. Forms Mode now only deactivates when focus moves away from an edit field when using Auto or Semi-Auto or when you press ESC or the PC Cursor command (NUM PAD PLUS or CAPS LOCK+SEMICOLON). • The option to have JAWS and Fusion announce nesting levels for list items in web-based editors like Google Docs is now enabled by default to be consistent with Microsoft Word. If you do not want to hear this information when reading bulleted or numbered lists, open Quick Settings (INSERT+V) and turn off List Nesting Level Announcement. • Improved JAWS indication of ARIA group names for check boxes and list items. • Resolved an issue using JAWS with the about:config page in Firefox which allows you to configure advanced preferences or experimental features. • Addressed an issue where button labels were being announced twice when using INSERT+B to read the contents of some dialog boxes. • Addressed a reported issue where JAWS was not announcing indentation in the Visual Studio Code application. • Added a new JAWS dictionary entry for TPGi. list end Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. *My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Jessica D Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:01 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: JAWS2020 June Update, Build 2006.12 + What's New Hi, I’m curious why the option to have jaws not cutoff words, is only available when audio ducking is disabled. I use audio ducking all the time, but would still love to be able to take advantage of this feature. Thanks, Jessica Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Mike B Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:40 PM To: JList Subject: JAWS2020 June Update, Build 2006.12 + What's New Below you'll find the direct download link and what's new in this J2020.2006.12 release. 32 & 64 Bit download link:
What's new in this release:
The following is a list of improvements made between the April 2020 release and the June 2020 update. Updated Braille and Text Viewers For many years, the JAWS Braille Viewer has been a very helpful tool for visually displaying on screen, the textual representation of exactly what JAWS is outputting on a refreshable braille display. This is very useful for sighted instructors, script writers, and testers who do not read braille or have limited or no access to an actual braille device. The Braille Viewer represents the number of cells on the currently connected braille display. For example, if a Focus 80 or Focus 14 is connected, you will see 80 or 14 cells on the screen. If a physical display is not in use, the Braille Viewer will represent a 40 cell display including status cells. In JAWS and Fusion 2020, we have made several much needed updates including improved support for displaying contracted braille, the ability to show braille text as well as the actual braille dot patterns, and a visual connection so a sighted person can see which dot patterns are used to represent characters and words. We have also added Layered keystrokes to simulate display panning which will really benefit sighted script writers. To activate the Braille Viewer, navigate to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Enable Braille Viewer. You can also now press the new layered command INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then B to toggle the Braille Viewer on or off. The following braille navigation commands are also available after pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V: list of 4 items • Pan left: LEFT ARROW • Pan right: RIGHT ARROW • Prior line: UP ARROW • Next line: DOWN ARROW list end The popular Text Viewer utility has also been brought over to JAWS and Fusion. This will be a welcome addition especially for those who previously used MAGic. The Text Viewer displays a continuous line of text across the top or bottom of your screen. It provides clarity and ease of reading by allowing you to work in a live application while referencing normalized text in the Text Viewer window. You control the text formatting (font styles and colors) that displays in the window so that it is easier for you to read documents, e-mails, Web pages, and more. This is very useful when you encounter text that is difficult to read because of its formatting, varying sized text, and contrasting colors used in the application. The text shown in the Text Viewer window follows your navigation within Windows. For example, if the cursor is moved, the text at the cursor position displays in the Text Viewer window. Likewise, if you navigate with the mouse, the text that comes in contact with the mouse displays in the Text Viewer window. When used in Fusion, Text Viewer eliminates the need to adjust the magnification level of the screen when trying to follow along with what Fusion is reading. This is especially helpful when reading with Say All (INSERT+DOWN ARROW). To activate the Text Viewer, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Enable Text Viewer. You can also press the new layered command INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then T to toggle the Text Viewer on or off. The Text Viewer also provides easy right and left line panning keystrokes. After pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V to enter the Braille and Text Viewer layer, press CTRL+RIGHT ARROW or CTRL+LEFT ARROW. The Braille Viewer/Text Viewer is a visual only option and the PC focus does not move to this window. Once activated, it will automatically start whenever JAWS or Fusion is restarted. The Braille and Text Viewer window resizes your application windows to avoid covering anything someone may need to work with, and when closed, the windows go back to full screen. You can place the windows on the top or bottom of the screen as well as customize the font, point size, and the background and foreground colors for displayed text. The Braille and Text Viewer even works in a multiple monitor setup. To configure these options, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Settings. Note: Fusion must be running in Full Window Mode in order to use the Braille and Text Viewer. If a user switches to Lens or Split View while the Braille or Text viewer is active, it will be suspended until you return to Full Window magnification. New Option to Keep Wireless Speakers and Sound Cards from Clipping Speech When JAWS or Fusion Begins Speaking Many modern Bluetooth headphones and speakers as well as some onboard sound cards shut down when no audio is received in order to conserve battery. JAWS now includes a new option, which when enabled, keeps these devices awake by constantly playing silence. You will not hear anything, but your device will remain active, resulting in more consistent speech. To enable this feature, open Settings Center (INSERT+6) on the number row, press CTRL+SHIFT+D to load the default settings, and search for "Avoid speech cut off when using Bluetooth headphones or some sound cards." Note: The battery of your headphones/speakers could drain faster if you choose to turn on this feature. This option is also not available if the Audio Ducking feature is enabled which lowers the audio volume of programs while JAWS speaks. Other Changes list of 13 items • When connecting to a remote computer using remote access software (Remote Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon, or Amazon WorkSpaces), JAWS and Fusion can now get its remote authorization from a license installed locally on the remote computer if it is running a work station operating system like Windows 10 Professional. For example, you have a JAWS Professional license with remote access authorization on a Windows 10 computer at your office which you sometimes connect to from home using Remote Desktop, but you only have a Home Annual license with no remote authorization on your personal computer. When you establish a remote connection between your home and work computers, as long as you are running the June 2020 release or later of your Freedom Scientific software, JAWS will use the license on your work computer to enable the remote access flag. If connecting to a remote computer running a server operating system like Windows Server 2019 which supports multiple user connection, JAWS and Fusion will continue to only use the license on the client or a Freedom Scientific network license server for authorization. • To address reported issues with removing ILM timed licenses, new options have been added to the License sub menu located in the JAWS Help menu. Select Remove current activation to remove the JAWS activation key or select Remove all products activation to remove any activation keys for JAWS, Fusion, ZoomText, or MAGic installed on your computer. If you perform a full install of the June 2020 update or later, a new Remove all products ILM activation shortcut is also added to the Utilities folder. • Beginning with the June 2020 release, if you perform a clean install, the option to send anonymous usage data as you use JAWS and Fusion is now enabled by default. If you install as an update, you will be asked if you want to turn this feature on if it is not already enabled. Having this feature on is necesary to use certain features such as Picture Smart. See our Anonymous Data Collection Policy for more information about what we collect. • When installing JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion, there is now a link to view the End User License Agreement on the Freedom Scientific website. • In Excel, resolved a customer reported issue where JAWS was not reading as expected in the Sort By combo box. • Removed the Stock Quotes Research It lookup source as this information could no longer be retrieved due to significant changes to the NASDAQ website. • Pressing ENTER no longer turns off Forms Mode in edit fields. Forms Mode now only deactivates when focus moves away from an edit field when using Auto or Semi-Auto or when you press ESC or the PC Cursor command (NUM PAD PLUS or CAPS LOCK+SEMICOLON). • The option to have JAWS and Fusion announce nesting levels for list items in web-based editors like Google Docs is now enabled by default to be consistent with Microsoft Word. If you do not want to hear this information when reading bulleted or numbered lists, open Quick Settings (INSERT+V) and turn off List Nesting Level Announcement. • Improved JAWS indication of ARIA group names for check boxes and list items. • Resolved an issue using JAWS with the about:config page in Firefox which allows you to configure advanced preferences or experimental features. • Addressed an issue where button labels were being announced twice when using INSERT+B to read the contents of some dialog boxes. • Addressed a reported issue where JAWS was not announcing indentation in the Visual Studio Code application. • Added a new JAWS dictionary entry for TPGi. list end Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. *My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet.
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Hi Jessica,
I suggest you start a new thread changing the
subject to a subject line relating to your audio ducking query.
Take care. Mike. Sent from
my iBarstool. *My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant
lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet.
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: JAWS2020 June Update, Build 2006.12 + What's
New
Hi,
I’m curious why the option to have jaws not cutoff words, is
only available when audio ducking is disabled.
I use audio ducking all the time, but would still love to be
able to take advantage of this feature.
Thanks,
Jessica
Sent from Mail for Windows
10
From:
Mike B Sent: Tuesday,
June 16, 2020 1:40 PM To: JList Subject: JAWS2020 June
Update, Build 2006.12 + What's New
Below you'll find the direct
download link and what's new in this J2020.2006.12
release.
32 & 64 Bit download
link:
What's new in this release:
The following is a list of
improvements made between the April 2020 release and the June 2020
update.
Updated Braille and Text
Viewers
For many years, the JAWS
Braille Viewer has been a very helpful tool for visually displaying on screen,
the textual representation of exactly what JAWS is outputting on a
refreshable braille display. This is very useful for sighted instructors, script
writers, and testers who do not read braille or have limited or no access to
an actual braille device. The Braille Viewer represents the number of cells on
the currently connected braille display. For example, if a Focus 80 or Focus
14 is connected, you will see 80 or 14 cells on the screen. If a physical
display is not in use, the Braille Viewer will represent a 40 cell display
including status cells.
In JAWS and Fusion 2020, we
have made several much needed updates including improved support for displaying
contracted braille, the ability to show braille text as well as the actual
braille dot patterns, and a visual connection so a sighted person can see which
dot patterns are used to represent characters and words. We have also added
Layered keystrokes to simulate display panning which will really benefit sighted
script writers.
To activate the Braille Viewer,
navigate to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and
Text Viewer submenu, and select Enable Braille Viewer. You can also now press
the new layered command INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then B to toggle the
Braille Viewer on or off. The following braille navigation commands are also
available after pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V:
list of 4 items • Pan left:
LEFT ARROW • Pan right: RIGHT ARROW • Prior line: UP ARROW • Next line:
DOWN ARROW list end
The popular Text Viewer utility
has also been brought over to JAWS and Fusion. This will be a welcome addition
especially for those who previously used MAGic.
The Text Viewer displays a
continuous line of text across the top or bottom of your screen. It provides
clarity and ease of reading by allowing you to work in a live application
while referencing normalized text in the Text Viewer window. You control the
text formatting (font styles and colors) that displays in the window so that
it is easier for you to read documents, e-mails, Web pages, and more. This is
very useful when you encounter text that is difficult to read because of its
formatting, varying sized text, and contrasting colors used in the
application.
The text shown in the Text
Viewer window follows your navigation within Windows. For example, if the cursor
is moved, the text at the cursor position displays in the Text Viewer window.
Likewise, if you navigate with the mouse, the text that comes in contact with
the mouse displays in the Text Viewer window. When used in Fusion, Text
Viewer eliminates the need to adjust the magnification level of the screen when
trying to follow along with what Fusion is reading. This is especially
helpful when reading with Say All (INSERT+DOWN
ARROW).
To activate the Text Viewer, go
to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer
submenu, and select Enable Text Viewer. You can also press the new layered
command INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then T to toggle the Text Viewer on
or off. The Text Viewer also provides easy right and left line panning
keystrokes. After pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V to enter the Braille and Text
Viewer layer, press CTRL+RIGHT ARROW or
CTRL+LEFT ARROW.
The Braille Viewer/Text Viewer
is a visual only option and the PC focus does not move to this window. Once
activated, it will automatically start whenever JAWS or Fusion is restarted.
The Braille and Text Viewer window resizes your application windows to avoid
covering anything someone may need to work with, and when closed, the windows
go back to full screen. You can place the windows on the top or bottom of the
screen as well as customize the font, point size, and the background and
foreground colors for displayed text. The Braille and Text Viewer even works in
a multiple monitor setup. To configure these options, go to the Utilities
menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and
select Settings.
Note: Fusion must be running in
Full Window Mode in order to use the Braille and Text Viewer. If a user switches
to Lens or Split View while the Braille or Text viewer is active, it will be
suspended until you return to Full Window
magnification.
New Option to Keep Wireless
Speakers and Sound Cards from Clipping Speech When JAWS or Fusion Begins
Speaking
Many modern Bluetooth
headphones and speakers as well as some onboard sound cards shut down when no
audio is received in order to conserve battery. JAWS now includes a new
option, which when enabled, keeps these devices awake by constantly playing
silence. You will not hear anything, but your device will remain active,
resulting in more consistent speech. To enable this feature, open Settings
Center (INSERT+6) on the number row, press CTRL+SHIFT+D to load the default
settings, and search for "Avoid speech cut off when using Bluetooth headphones
or some sound cards."
Note: The battery of your
headphones/speakers could drain faster if you choose to turn on this feature.
This option is also not available if the Audio Ducking feature is enabled
which lowers the audio volume of programs while JAWS
speaks.
Other Changes list of 13
items • When connecting to a remote computer using remote access software
(Remote Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon, or Amazon WorkSpaces), JAWS and Fusion
can now get its remote authorization from a license installed locally on the
remote computer if it is running a work station operating system like
Windows 10 Professional. For example, you have a JAWS Professional license
with remote access authorization on a Windows 10 computer at your office which
you sometimes connect to from home using Remote Desktop, but you only have a
Home Annual license with no remote authorization on your personal computer. When
you establish a remote connection between your home and work computers, as
long as you are running the June 2020 release or later of your Freedom
Scientific software, JAWS will use the license on your work computer to
enable the remote access flag. If connecting to a remote computer running a
server operating system like Windows Server 2019 which supports multiple user
connection, JAWS and Fusion will continue to only use the license on the
client or a Freedom Scientific network license server for authorization. • To
address reported issues with removing ILM timed licenses, new options have been
added to the License sub menu located in the JAWS Help menu. Select Remove
current activation to remove the JAWS activation key or select Remove all
products activation to remove any activation keys for JAWS, Fusion,
ZoomText, or MAGic installed on your computer. If you perform a full install
of the June 2020 update or later, a new Remove all products ILM activation
shortcut is also added to the Utilities folder. • Beginning with the June
2020 release, if you perform a clean install, the option to send anonymous usage
data as you use JAWS and Fusion is now enabled by default. If you install as
an update, you will be asked if you want to turn this feature on if it is not
already enabled. Having this feature on is necesary to use certain features
such as Picture Smart. See our Anonymous Data Collection Policy for
more information about what we collect. • When installing JAWS, ZoomText, or
Fusion, there is now a link to view the End User License Agreement on the
Freedom Scientific website. • In Excel, resolved a customer reported issue
where JAWS was not reading as expected in the Sort By combo box. • Removed
the Stock Quotes Research It lookup source as this information could no longer
be retrieved due to significant changes to the NASDAQ website. • Pressing
ENTER no longer turns off Forms Mode in edit fields. Forms Mode now only
deactivates when focus moves away from an edit field when using Auto or
Semi-Auto or when you press ESC or the PC Cursor command (NUM PAD PLUS or CAPS
LOCK+SEMICOLON). • The option to have JAWS and Fusion announce nesting levels
for list items in web-based editors like Google Docs is now enabled by default
to be consistent with Microsoft Word. If you do not want to hear this
information when reading bulleted or numbered lists, open Quick Settings
(INSERT+V) and turn off List Nesting Level Announcement. • Improved JAWS
indication of ARIA group names for check boxes and list items. • Resolved an
issue using JAWS with the about:config page in Firefox which allows you to
configure advanced preferences or experimental features. • Addressed an issue
where button labels were being announced twice when using INSERT+B to read the
contents of some dialog boxes. • Addressed a reported issue where JAWS was
not announcing indentation in the Visual Studio Code application. • Added a
new JAWS dictionary entry for TPGi. list end
Take care.
Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. *My body has absorbed so much soap
and disinfectant lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet.
|
|
Yes this makes since. Do you use a bluetooth headset?
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
On 6/16/2020 2:01 PM, Jessica D wrote:
Hi,
I’m curious why the option to have jaws not
cutoff words, is only available when audio ducking is
disabled.
I use audio ducking all the time, but would
still love to be able to take advantage of this feature.
Thanks,
Jessica
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From:
Mike B
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:40 PM
To: JList
Subject: JAWS2020 June Update, Build 2006.12 +
What's New
Below
you'll find the direct download link and what's new in
this J2020.2006.12 release.
32 & 64 Bit download link:
What's new in this release:
The
following is a list of improvements made between the April
2020 release and the June 2020 update.
Updated
Braille and Text Viewers
For many
years, the JAWS Braille Viewer has been a very helpful
tool for visually displaying on screen, the textual
representation of exactly what JAWS
is outputting on a refreshable braille display. This is
very useful for sighted instructors, script writers, and
testers who do not read braille or have
limited or no access to an actual braille device. The
Braille Viewer represents the number of cells on the
currently connected braille display. For example,
if a Focus 80 or Focus 14 is connected, you will see 80 or
14 cells on the screen. If a physical display is not in
use, the Braille Viewer will represent
a 40 cell display including status cells.
In JAWS
and Fusion 2020, we have made several much needed updates
including improved support for displaying contracted
braille, the ability to show braille
text as well as the actual braille dot patterns, and a
visual connection so a sighted person can see which dot
patterns are used to represent characters
and words. We have also added Layered keystrokes to
simulate display panning which will really benefit sighted
script writers.
To
activate the Braille Viewer, navigate to the Utilities
menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text
Viewer submenu, and select Enable Braille
Viewer. You can also now press the new layered command
INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then B to toggle the
Braille Viewer on or off. The following
braille navigation commands are also available after
pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V:
list of 4
items
• Pan left: LEFT ARROW
• Pan right: RIGHT ARROW
• Prior line: UP ARROW
• Next line: DOWN ARROW
list end
The
popular Text Viewer utility has also been brought over to
JAWS and Fusion. This will be a welcome addition
especially for those who previously used
MAGic.
The Text
Viewer displays a continuous line of text across the top
or bottom of your screen. It provides clarity and ease of
reading by allowing you to
work in a live application while referencing normalized
text in the Text Viewer window. You control the text
formatting (font styles and colors) that displays
in the window so that it is easier for you to read
documents, e-mails, Web pages, and more. This is very
useful when you encounter text that is difficult
to read because of its formatting, varying sized text, and
contrasting colors used in the application.
The text
shown in the Text Viewer window follows your navigation
within Windows. For example, if the cursor is moved, the
text at the cursor position displays
in the Text Viewer window. Likewise, if you navigate with
the mouse, the text that comes in contact with the mouse
displays in the Text Viewer window.
When used in Fusion, Text Viewer eliminates the need to
adjust the magnification level of the screen when trying
to follow along with what Fusion is reading.
This is especially helpful when reading with Say All
(INSERT+DOWN ARROW).
To
activate the Text Viewer, go to the Utilities menu in the
JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer
submenu, and select Enable Text Viewer.
You can also press the new layered command
INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then T to toggle the
Text Viewer on or off. The Text Viewer also provides
easy right and left line panning keystrokes. After
pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V to enter the Braille and Text
Viewer layer, press CTRL+RIGHT ARROW or CTRL+LEFT
ARROW.
The
Braille Viewer/Text Viewer is a visual only option and the
PC focus does not move to this window. Once activated, it
will automatically start whenever
JAWS or Fusion is restarted. The Braille and Text Viewer
window resizes your application windows to avoid covering
anything someone may need to work with,
and when closed, the windows go back to full screen. You
can place the windows on the top or bottom of the screen
as well as customize the font, point
size, and the background and foreground colors for
displayed text. The Braille and Text Viewer even works in
a multiple monitor setup. To configure these
options, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window,
open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select
Settings.
Note:
Fusion must be running in Full Window Mode in order to use
the Braille and Text Viewer. If a user switches to Lens or
Split View while the Braille
or Text viewer is active, it will be suspended until you
return to Full Window magnification.
New Option
to Keep Wireless Speakers and Sound Cards from Clipping
Speech When JAWS or Fusion Begins Speaking
Many
modern Bluetooth headphones and speakers as well as some
onboard sound cards shut down when no audio is received in
order to conserve battery. JAWS
now includes a new option, which when enabled, keeps these
devices awake by constantly playing silence. You will not
hear anything, but your device will
remain active, resulting in more consistent speech. To
enable this feature, open Settings Center (INSERT+6) on
the number row, press CTRL+SHIFT+D to load
the default settings, and search for "Avoid speech cut off
when using Bluetooth headphones or some sound cards."
Note: The
battery of your headphones/speakers could drain faster if
you choose to turn on this feature. This option is also
not available if the Audio
Ducking feature is enabled which lowers the audio volume
of programs while JAWS speaks.
Other
Changes
list of 13 items
• When connecting to a remote computer using remote access
software (Remote Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon, or
Amazon WorkSpaces), JAWS and Fusion can
now get its remote authorization from a license installed
locally on the remote computer if it is running a work
station operating system like Windows
10 Professional. For example, you have a JAWS Professional
license with remote access authorization on a Windows 10
computer at your office which you sometimes
connect to from home using Remote Desktop, but you only
have a Home Annual license with no remote authorization on
your personal computer. When you establish
a remote connection between your home and work computers,
as long as you are running the June 2020 release or later
of your Freedom Scientific software,
JAWS will use the license on your work computer to enable
the remote access flag.
If connecting to a remote computer running a server
operating system like Windows Server 2019 which supports
multiple user connection, JAWS and Fusion
will continue to only use the license on the client or a
Freedom Scientific network license server for
authorization.
• To address reported issues with removing ILM timed
licenses, new options have been added to the License sub
menu located in the JAWS Help menu. Select
Remove current activation to remove the JAWS activation
key or select Remove all products activation to remove any
activation keys for JAWS, Fusion, ZoomText,
or MAGic installed on your computer. If you perform a full
install of the June 2020 update or later, a new Remove all
products ILM activation shortcut
is also added to the Utilities folder.
• Beginning with the June 2020 release, if you perform a
clean install, the option to send anonymous usage data as
you use JAWS and Fusion is now enabled
by default. If you install as an update, you will be asked
if you want to turn this feature on if it is not already
enabled. Having this feature on is
necesary to use certain features such as Picture Smart.
See our
Anonymous Data Collection Policy
for more information about what we collect.
• When installing JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion, there is now
a link to view the End User License Agreement on the
Freedom Scientific website.
• In Excel, resolved a customer reported issue where JAWS
was not reading as expected in the Sort By combo box.
• Removed the Stock Quotes Research It lookup source as
this information could no longer be retrieved due to
significant changes to the NASDAQ website.
• Pressing ENTER no longer turns off Forms Mode in edit
fields. Forms Mode now only deactivates when focus moves
away from an edit field when using Auto
or Semi-Auto or when you press ESC or the PC Cursor
command (NUM PAD PLUS or CAPS LOCK+SEMICOLON).
• The option to have JAWS and Fusion announce nesting
levels for list items in web-based editors like Google
Docs is now enabled by default to be consistent
with Microsoft Word. If you do not want to hear this
information when reading bulleted or numbered lists, open
Quick Settings (INSERT+V) and turn off List
Nesting Level Announcement.
• Improved JAWS indication of ARIA group names for check
boxes and list items.
• Resolved an issue using JAWS with the about:config page
in Firefox which allows you to configure advanced
preferences or experimental features.
• Addressed an issue where button labels were being
announced twice when using INSERT+B to read the contents
of some dialog boxes.
• Addressed a reported issue where JAWS was not announcing
indentation in the Visual Studio Code application.
• Added a new JAWS dictionary entry for TPGi.
list end
Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool.
*My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant
lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet.
|
|
Yes this makes since. Do you use a bluetooth headset?
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
On 6/16/2020 2:01 PM, Jessica D wrote:
Hi,
I’m curious why the option to have jaws not
cutoff words, is only available when audio ducking is
disabled.
I use audio ducking all the time, but would
still love to be able to take advantage of this feature.
Thanks,
Jessica
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From:
Mike B
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:40 PM
To: JList
Subject: JAWS2020 June Update, Build 2006.12 +
What's New
Below
you'll find the direct download link and what's new in
this J2020.2006.12 release.
32 & 64 Bit download link:
What's new in this release:
The
following is a list of improvements made between the April
2020 release and the June 2020 update.
Updated
Braille and Text Viewers
For many
years, the JAWS Braille Viewer has been a very helpful
tool for visually displaying on screen, the textual
representation of exactly what JAWS
is outputting on a refreshable braille display. This is
very useful for sighted instructors, script writers, and
testers who do not read braille or have
limited or no access to an actual braille device. The
Braille Viewer represents the number of cells on the
currently connected braille display. For example,
if a Focus 80 or Focus 14 is connected, you will see 80 or
14 cells on the screen. If a physical display is not in
use, the Braille Viewer will represent
a 40 cell display including status cells.
In JAWS
and Fusion 2020, we have made several much needed updates
including improved support for displaying contracted
braille, the ability to show braille
text as well as the actual braille dot patterns, and a
visual connection so a sighted person can see which dot
patterns are used to represent characters
and words. We have also added Layered keystrokes to
simulate display panning which will really benefit sighted
script writers.
To
activate the Braille Viewer, navigate to the Utilities
menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text
Viewer submenu, and select Enable Braille
Viewer. You can also now press the new layered command
INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then B to toggle the
Braille Viewer on or off. The following
braille navigation commands are also available after
pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V:
list of 4
items
• Pan left: LEFT ARROW
• Pan right: RIGHT ARROW
• Prior line: UP ARROW
• Next line: DOWN ARROW
list end
The
popular Text Viewer utility has also been brought over to
JAWS and Fusion. This will be a welcome addition
especially for those who previously used
MAGic.
The Text
Viewer displays a continuous line of text across the top
or bottom of your screen. It provides clarity and ease of
reading by allowing you to
work in a live application while referencing normalized
text in the Text Viewer window. You control the text
formatting (font styles and colors) that displays
in the window so that it is easier for you to read
documents, e-mails, Web pages, and more. This is very
useful when you encounter text that is difficult
to read because of its formatting, varying sized text, and
contrasting colors used in the application.
The text
shown in the Text Viewer window follows your navigation
within Windows. For example, if the cursor is moved, the
text at the cursor position displays
in the Text Viewer window. Likewise, if you navigate with
the mouse, the text that comes in contact with the mouse
displays in the Text Viewer window.
When used in Fusion, Text Viewer eliminates the need to
adjust the magnification level of the screen when trying
to follow along with what Fusion is reading.
This is especially helpful when reading with Say All
(INSERT+DOWN ARROW).
To
activate the Text Viewer, go to the Utilities menu in the
JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer
submenu, and select Enable Text Viewer.
You can also press the new layered command
INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then T to toggle the
Text Viewer on or off. The Text Viewer also provides
easy right and left line panning keystrokes. After
pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V to enter the Braille and Text
Viewer layer, press CTRL+RIGHT ARROW or CTRL+LEFT
ARROW.
The
Braille Viewer/Text Viewer is a visual only option and the
PC focus does not move to this window. Once activated, it
will automatically start whenever
JAWS or Fusion is restarted. The Braille and Text Viewer
window resizes your application windows to avoid covering
anything someone may need to work with,
and when closed, the windows go back to full screen. You
can place the windows on the top or bottom of the screen
as well as customize the font, point
size, and the background and foreground colors for
displayed text. The Braille and Text Viewer even works in
a multiple monitor setup. To configure these
options, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window,
open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select
Settings.
Note:
Fusion must be running in Full Window Mode in order to use
the Braille and Text Viewer. If a user switches to Lens or
Split View while the Braille
or Text viewer is active, it will be suspended until you
return to Full Window magnification.
New Option
to Keep Wireless Speakers and Sound Cards from Clipping
Speech When JAWS or Fusion Begins Speaking
Many
modern Bluetooth headphones and speakers as well as some
onboard sound cards shut down when no audio is received in
order to conserve battery. JAWS
now includes a new option, which when enabled, keeps these
devices awake by constantly playing silence. You will not
hear anything, but your device will
remain active, resulting in more consistent speech. To
enable this feature, open Settings Center (INSERT+6) on
the number row, press CTRL+SHIFT+D to load
the default settings, and search for "Avoid speech cut off
when using Bluetooth headphones or some sound cards."
Note: The
battery of your headphones/speakers could drain faster if
you choose to turn on this feature. This option is also
not available if the Audio
Ducking feature is enabled which lowers the audio volume
of programs while JAWS speaks.
Other
Changes
list of 13 items
• When connecting to a remote computer using remote access
software (Remote Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon, or
Amazon WorkSpaces), JAWS and Fusion can
now get its remote authorization from a license installed
locally on the remote computer if it is running a work
station operating system like Windows
10 Professional. For example, you have a JAWS Professional
license with remote access authorization on a Windows 10
computer at your office which you sometimes
connect to from home using Remote Desktop, but you only
have a Home Annual license with no remote authorization on
your personal computer. When you establish
a remote connection between your home and work computers,
as long as you are running the June 2020 release or later
of your Freedom Scientific software,
JAWS will use the license on your work computer to enable
the remote access flag.
If connecting to a remote computer running a server
operating system like Windows Server 2019 which supports
multiple user connection, JAWS and Fusion
will continue to only use the license on the client or a
Freedom Scientific network license server for
authorization.
• To address reported issues with removing ILM timed
licenses, new options have been added to the License sub
menu located in the JAWS Help menu. Select
Remove current activation to remove the JAWS activation
key or select Remove all products activation to remove any
activation keys for JAWS, Fusion, ZoomText,
or MAGic installed on your computer. If you perform a full
install of the June 2020 update or later, a new Remove all
products ILM activation shortcut
is also added to the Utilities folder.
• Beginning with the June 2020 release, if you perform a
clean install, the option to send anonymous usage data as
you use JAWS and Fusion is now enabled
by default. If you install as an update, you will be asked
if you want to turn this feature on if it is not already
enabled. Having this feature on is
necesary to use certain features such as Picture Smart.
See our
Anonymous Data Collection Policy
for more information about what we collect.
• When installing JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion, there is now
a link to view the End User License Agreement on the
Freedom Scientific website.
• In Excel, resolved a customer reported issue where JAWS
was not reading as expected in the Sort By combo box.
• Removed the Stock Quotes Research It lookup source as
this information could no longer be retrieved due to
significant changes to the NASDAQ website.
• Pressing ENTER no longer turns off Forms Mode in edit
fields. Forms Mode now only deactivates when focus moves
away from an edit field when using Auto
or Semi-Auto or when you press ESC or the PC Cursor
command (NUM PAD PLUS or CAPS LOCK+SEMICOLON).
• The option to have JAWS and Fusion announce nesting
levels for list items in web-based editors like Google
Docs is now enabled by default to be consistent
with Microsoft Word. If you do not want to hear this
information when reading bulleted or numbered lists, open
Quick Settings (INSERT+V) and turn off List
Nesting Level Announcement.
• Improved JAWS indication of ARIA group names for check
boxes and list items.
• Resolved an issue using JAWS with the about:config page
in Firefox which allows you to configure advanced
preferences or experimental features.
• Addressed an issue where button labels were being
announced twice when using INSERT+B to read the contents
of some dialog boxes.
• Addressed a reported issue where JAWS was not announcing
indentation in the Visual Studio Code application.
• Added a new JAWS dictionary entry for TPGi.
list end
Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool.
*My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant
lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet.
|
|
It wont work with audio ducking on because like they said JAWS is still outputting audio eeven when it is not talking, as in a silent
track. This would cause all other audio on the pc to be ducked, because JAWS still has use of the audio channel.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Lino Morales
Sent: Wednesday, 17 June 2020 6:50 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: JAWS2020 June Update, Build 2006.12 + What's New
Yes this makes since. Do you use a bluetooth headset?
On 6/16/2020 2:01 PM, Jessica D wrote:
Hi,
I’m curious why the option to have jaws not cutoff words, is only available when audio ducking is disabled.
I use audio ducking all the time, but would still love to be able to take advantage of this feature.
Thanks,
Jessica
Sent from
Mail for Windows 10
From: Mike B
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:40 PM
To: JList
Subject: JAWS2020 June Update, Build 2006.12 + What's New
Below you'll find the direct download link and what's new in this J2020.2006.12 release.
32 & 64 Bit download link:
What's new in this release:
The following is a list of improvements made between the April 2020 release and the June 2020 update.
Updated Braille and Text Viewers
For many years, the JAWS Braille Viewer has been a very helpful tool for visually displaying on screen, the textual representation of exactly what JAWS
is outputting on a refreshable braille display. This is very useful for sighted instructors, script writers, and testers who do not read braille or have
limited or no access to an actual braille device. The Braille Viewer represents the number of cells on the currently connected braille display. For example,
if a Focus 80 or Focus 14 is connected, you will see 80 or 14 cells on the screen. If a physical display is not in use, the Braille Viewer will represent
a 40 cell display including status cells.
In JAWS and Fusion 2020, we have made several much needed updates including improved support for displaying contracted braille, the ability to show braille
text as well as the actual braille dot patterns, and a visual connection so a sighted person can see which dot patterns are used to represent characters
and words. We have also added Layered keystrokes to simulate display panning which will really benefit sighted script writers.
To activate the Braille Viewer, navigate to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Enable Braille
Viewer. You can also now press the new layered command INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then B to toggle the Braille Viewer on or off. The following
braille navigation commands are also available after pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V:
list of 4 items
• Pan left: LEFT ARROW
• Pan right: RIGHT ARROW
• Prior line: UP ARROW
• Next line: DOWN ARROW
list end
The popular Text Viewer utility has also been brought over to JAWS and Fusion. This will be a welcome addition especially for those who previously used
MAGic.
The Text Viewer displays a continuous line of text across the top or bottom of your screen. It provides clarity and ease of reading by allowing you to
work in a live application while referencing normalized text in the Text Viewer window. You control the text formatting (font styles and colors) that displays
in the window so that it is easier for you to read documents, e-mails, Web pages, and more. This is very useful when you encounter text that is difficult
to read because of its formatting, varying sized text, and contrasting colors used in the application.
The text shown in the Text Viewer window follows your navigation within Windows. For example, if the cursor is moved, the text at the cursor position displays
in the Text Viewer window. Likewise, if you navigate with the mouse, the text that comes in contact with the mouse displays in the Text Viewer window.
When used in Fusion, Text Viewer eliminates the need to adjust the magnification level of the screen when trying to follow along with what Fusion is reading.
This is especially helpful when reading with Say All (INSERT+DOWN ARROW).
To activate the Text Viewer, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Enable Text Viewer.
You can also press the new layered command INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by V, and then T to toggle the Text Viewer on or off. The Text Viewer also provides
easy right and left line panning keystrokes. After pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, V to enter the Braille and Text Viewer layer, press CTRL+RIGHT ARROW or CTRL+LEFT
ARROW.
The Braille Viewer/Text Viewer is a visual only option and the PC focus does not move to this window. Once activated, it will automatically start whenever
JAWS or Fusion is restarted. The Braille and Text Viewer window resizes your application windows to avoid covering anything someone may need to work with,
and when closed, the windows go back to full screen. You can place the windows on the top or bottom of the screen as well as customize the font, point
size, and the background and foreground colors for displayed text. The Braille and Text Viewer even works in a multiple monitor setup. To configure these
options, go to the Utilities menu in the JAWS main window, open the Braille and Text Viewer submenu, and select Settings.
Note: Fusion must be running in Full Window Mode in order to use the Braille and Text Viewer. If a user switches to Lens or Split View while the Braille
or Text viewer is active, it will be suspended until you return to Full Window magnification.
New Option to Keep Wireless Speakers and Sound Cards from Clipping Speech When JAWS or Fusion Begins Speaking
Many modern Bluetooth headphones and speakers as well as some onboard sound cards shut down when no audio is received in order to conserve battery. JAWS
now includes a new option, which when enabled, keeps these devices awake by constantly playing silence. You will not hear anything, but your device will
remain active, resulting in more consistent speech. To enable this feature, open Settings Center (INSERT+6) on the number row, press CTRL+SHIFT+D to load
the default settings, and search for "Avoid speech cut off when using Bluetooth headphones or some sound cards."
Note: The battery of your headphones/speakers could drain faster if you choose to turn on this feature. This option is also not available if the Audio
Ducking feature is enabled which lowers the audio volume of programs while JAWS speaks.
Other Changes
list of 13 items
• When connecting to a remote computer using remote access software (Remote Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon, or Amazon WorkSpaces), JAWS and Fusion can
now get its remote authorization from a license installed locally on the remote computer if it is running a work station operating system like Windows
10 Professional. For example, you have a JAWS Professional license with remote access authorization on a Windows 10 computer at your office which you sometimes
connect to from home using Remote Desktop, but you only have a Home Annual license with no remote authorization on your personal computer. When you establish
a remote connection between your home and work computers, as long as you are running the June 2020 release or later of your Freedom Scientific software,
JAWS will use the license on your work computer to enable the remote access flag.
If connecting to a remote computer running a server operating system like Windows Server 2019 which supports multiple user connection, JAWS and Fusion
will continue to only use the license on the client or a Freedom Scientific network license server for authorization.
• To address reported issues with removing ILM timed licenses, new options have been added to the License sub menu located in the JAWS Help menu. Select
Remove current activation to remove the JAWS activation key or select Remove all products activation to remove any activation keys for JAWS, Fusion, ZoomText,
or MAGic installed on your computer. If you perform a full install of the June 2020 update or later, a new Remove all products ILM activation shortcut
is also added to the Utilities folder.
• Beginning with the June 2020 release, if you perform a clean install, the option to send anonymous usage data as you use JAWS and Fusion is now enabled
by default. If you install as an update, you will be asked if you want to turn this feature on if it is not already enabled. Having this feature on is
necesary to use certain features such as Picture Smart. See our
Anonymous Data Collection Policy
for more information about what we collect.
• When installing JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion, there is now a link to view the End User License Agreement on the Freedom Scientific website.
• In Excel, resolved a customer reported issue where JAWS was not reading as expected in the Sort By combo box.
• Removed the Stock Quotes Research It lookup source as this information could no longer be retrieved due to significant changes to the NASDAQ website.
• Pressing ENTER no longer turns off Forms Mode in edit fields. Forms Mode now only deactivates when focus moves away from an edit field when using Auto
or Semi-Auto or when you press ESC or the PC Cursor command (NUM PAD PLUS or CAPS LOCK+SEMICOLON).
• The option to have JAWS and Fusion announce nesting levels for list items in web-based editors like Google Docs is now enabled by default to be consistent
with Microsoft Word. If you do not want to hear this information when reading bulleted or numbered lists, open Quick Settings (INSERT+V) and turn off List
Nesting Level Announcement.
• Improved JAWS indication of ARIA group names for check boxes and list items.
• Resolved an issue using JAWS with the about:config page in Firefox which allows you to configure advanced preferences or experimental features.
• Addressed an issue where button labels were being announced twice when using INSERT+B to read the contents of some dialog boxes.
• Addressed a reported issue where JAWS was not announcing indentation in the Visual Studio Code application.
• Added a new JAWS dictionary entry for TPGi.
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Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool.
*My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet.
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