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Welcome to the official Freedom Scientific Mastodon profile. Freedom Scientific, a Vispero company, is the largest worldwide manufacturer of assistive technology products for blind and low vision individuals.
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Check out this week's JAWS Power Tip: How To Navigate Comments in Word with JAWS https://toptechtidbits.com/how-to-navigate-comments-in-word-with-jaws/

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JAWS Power Tip: How To Navigate Comments in Word with JAWS

Comments are used to make suggestions in a document without changing the text. Visually, they appear in balloons inside the margins. You can read, reply to, and delete comments using keyboard commands. Here's how to navigate among comments from any location in your document using JAWS.

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The new Outlook and Outlook Classic have different layouts and navigation models, which can change how you interact with them using JAWS.

One helpful feature is switching between the Virtual PC Cursor and the standard PC Cursor:

• Toggle: INSERT+Z (or CAPS LOCK+Z)
• Check cursor: NUMPAD PLUS (or CAPS LOCK+SEMICOLON)

Use the Virtual PC Cursor to read emails or invites, navigate like a web page, and jump to elements with Quick Nav keys. It can make navigation faster and reduce tabbing.

Looking to work more efficiently in OneDrive with JAWS?

This archived webinar shares ten practical tips to help you navigate files, manage folders, and use search and sharing features with confidence. Whether you’re getting started or refining your workflow, these tips can help you save time and stay organized.

Access the webinar: https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/ten-tips-for-accessing-onedrive-online-with-jaws/

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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Volume 1064
By: Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher | Courtesy of The PWD Media Co-Op
https://toptechtidbits.com/newsletter-04-23-2026/

♿️ The Week's News in Access Technology
A Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication
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How do you read PowerPoint speaker notes on a Braille display during a presentation?

Two ways to do this with JAWS:

1: Use Split Braille to display speaker notes on one side of your Braille display while presenting.

2: While in Slide Show mode, press CTRL+SHIFT+N to have JAWS read the speaker notes for the current slide. Press ESC to return to the presentation.

For additional guidance, you can also access JAWS Help with INSERT+H.

Learn more about Split Braille: https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/divide-and-conquer-overcome-challenges-with-split-braille-and-jaws/

As you transition to the new Outlook desktop app, some familiar shortcuts may change.

For example, F7 no longer runs spell check as it does in Outlook Classic. The new interface can still be navigated with JAWS using keyboard commands, but it may require a few adjustments.

Staying aware of these differences can make the transition smoother. Check out this JAWS Power Tip: How To Spellcheck an Email in the New Outlook: https://toptechtidbits.com/news-09-25-2025/

JAWS Power Tip: How To Spellcheck an Email in the New Outlook

The new Outlook desktop app has a new design that differs from that of Outlook Classic, and can be navigated with JAWS using keyboard commands. In Outlook Classic, you can check spelling by pressing F7; however, this keyboard command does not work in the new Outlook. Instead, follow these steps.

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Looking to get more out of the New Outlook Calendar with JAWS?

This archived webinar shares six practical tips for navigating the updated Outlook Calendar with JAWS, including how to schedule meetings, respond to invites, and manage events more efficiently using keyboard commands.

Access the webinar: https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/six-tips-for-managing-the-new-outlook-calendar-with-jaws/

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Did you request an ACVREP credit certificate for attending the live webinar: Use Track Changes and Comments to Revise Word Documents with JAWS? Please check your inbox; these have all been sent.

We hope you can join us on May 7 at Noon ET for our next live webinar: Conduct In-depth Research and Solve Complex Problems Using AI. Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y8pCySC8TM-K6upLhwe8EQ#/registration

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Conduct In-depth Research and Solve Complex Problems Using AI. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Discover how AI can help you research topics, compare options, and solve everyday problems with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. This session will show you how to ask better questions, evaluate AI responses, and use AI to support decisions at work and at home. In this session, we'll demonstrate how AI can help you: • Research unfamiliar topics and quickly build background knowledge • Compare products, tools, or services based on your needs • Break down complex problems and identify possible solutions • Generate ideas and options when making decisions at work or home Vispero Presenters: Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan ACVREP Credits: ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar. Help Us Spread the Word: Please feel free to share this with someone you think might benefit from attending.

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Want to know what webinars are around the corner? Visit our upcoming webinars page for all the details and register today.
https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/freewebinars/

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Webinars - Freedom Scientific

Upcoming Webinars The Freedom Scientific Training department conducts training events every month. We’ll teach you the basics of our products and even show you a few tricks to try with Fusion®, JAWS®, and ZoomText®. Webinars are normally held on the third Thursday of the month at noon Eastern time. Check out the schedule below and […]

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Did you miss a previous AI webinar? Would you like to review previous lessons in our AI series? Visit our Learn AI page to access lessons, practice exercises, and additional AI resources: https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/learnai/

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Learn AI - Freedom Scientific

    Unlock the Power of AI in the Workplace and discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can increase your productivity and independence. AI is reshaping how we work, from automating routine tasks to generating content and streamlining data. In this interactive training series, you will learn to use tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot […]

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