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"JAWS Tips: Checking the Time with Braille Displays"

Unmute Presents
Unmute Presents
Episode • Jan 26 • 6m

In this episode of Unmute Presents, Pete shares a practical JAWS tip for checking the time using a Braille display. Whether you're in a meeting, giving a presentation, or simply want a discreet way to check the time, Pete walks you through the steps to enable this feature on your Braille display.

Key Highlights:

  • Voice Assistant for Time Checks: Use the "Hey Sharky" command or JAWS Key + Alt + Space to ask JAWS for the time.
  • Keyboard Shortcut: Quickly check the time using JAWS Key + F12.
  • Time on Braille Displays:
  • Enable time display on status cells by pressing JAWS Key + Shift + F12.
  • Adjust settings via the JAWS Settings Center for 12-hour or 24-hour format and even display minutes/seconds.
  • Learn how to make time always visible on your Braille display by default.
  • Additional Tips: Dive into JAWS Help to explore more about status cells and their functionality.

💡 Have specific JAWS features you'd like us to cover? Send your feedback to feedback@unmute.show.

Links & Resources:

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to take full advantage of this useful JAWS feature!

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