JAWS Tips: Audio Ducking, Quick Restarts, and Layered Keystrokes

Show Notes

In this week’s Unmute Presents, we’re diving into some JAWS tips that can make your life a little easier. Whether you’re adjusting audio levels or restarting JAWS on the fly, these keystrokes are practical and simple to learn.

What’s in This Episode:

• Audio Ducking: Ever miss a JAWS message because it blended with your music or audiobook? Learn how to use a quick keystroke to turn on audio ducking and ensure JAWS gets the spotlight when it speaks.
• Restart JAWS Faster: Forget manually shutting down and restarting—there’s a keystroke for that!
• Layered Keystrokes: Curious about what else JAWS can do? We’ll show you how to explore layered keystrokes to unlock even more functionality.

Keystrokes Covered:

• Audio Ducking On/Off: JAWS Key + Space, then D
• Restart JAWS: JAWS Key + Space, then F4
• Help for Layers: JAWS Key + Space, then ?

Got a specific layered function you want us to cover next? Shoot us an email at [email protected].

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