Jaws for Windows
Jaws for Windows — самая популярная в мире программа экранного доступа, работающая на ПК в среде Windows. Jaws даёт возможность получить доступ к необходимому Вам программному обеспечению и интернету. Благодаря речевому синтезатору, через аудио-карту компьютера, информация с экрана считывается вслух, обеспечивая возможность речевого доступа к самому разнообразному контенту. Jaws также позволяет выводить информацию на обновляемый дисплей Брайля.
Программа работает под управлением ОС Windows 10 и более ранних версий операционных систем семейства Microsoft Windows.
Полная поддержка сенсорных экранов и жестов.
Начиная с версии JAWS 8.0 поставляется дополнительный набор совместимых синтезаторов речи: Английский, итальянский, испанский, немецкий, португальский, русский, французский, финский и другие.
- Звуковое сопровождение во время инсталяции JAWS позволяет обойтись без сторонней помощи.
- Поддерживает все стандарты приложений Windows без необходимости их специальной конфигурации.
- Расширенная поддержка была добавлена для самых популярных на сегодняшний день приложений, включая Microsoft® Office, Corel WordPerfect® Office, and IBM Lotus® Notes®. Поддержка Internet Explorer , включая специальные возможности: список ссылок, список фреймов, режим форм, чтение HTML таблиц и графических меток и так далее.
- Обеспечивает доступ незрячим и слабовидящим к технологиям Adobe PDF, Adobe Flash и JAVA.
- Набор сервисных утилит позволяет настраивать как глобальную конфигурацию, так и параметры для отдельного приложения.
- Уникальный язык скриптов позволяет настроить под собственные нужды нестандартные приложения Windows и другое программное обеспечение сторонних разработчиков.
- Широкий набор клавиатурных команд, который может быть расширен пользователем.
- Поддержка режима панорамирования экрана.
- Возможность эмуляции мыши при помощи клавиатурных команд. В том числе эмуляция таких действий как drag-and-drop.
- Удобная система онлайн-справки, позволяет пользователю осваивать возможности программы самостоятельно.
- Полностью совместима с программой экранного увеличения MAGic®.
- Начиная с версии JAWS 11.0.1467 добавлена поддержка двух мониторов.
- Программа обеспечена полным сопровождением со стороны российского дилера.
Также теперь вместе с JAWS поставляется бесплатно полнофункциональная версия DAISY плеера FSReader™.
Помимо онлайн-справки пользователям будет полезен русскоязычный дискуссионный список рассылки JFWRus, посвященный обсуждению вопросов использования программы «JAWS for Windows». Пользователи смогут получить ответы на самые разнообразные вопросы, возникающие при использовании программы. Подписаться на рассылку
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The Worlds Most Popular Windows Screen Reader What is a screen reader? A screen reader is a software program that enables a blind or visually impaired user to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer or braille display. JAWS, Job Access With Speech, is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. JAWS provides speech and braille output for the most popular computer applications on your PC..
- Read documents. emails, websites and apps
- Easily navigate with your mouse
- Scan and read all of your documents, including PDF
- Fill out webforms with ease
- Easy to use with Daisy formatted basic training
- Save time with Skim Reading and Text Analyzer
- Surf the net with web browsing keystrokes
Features
- Two multi-lingual synthesizers: Eloquence and Vocalizer Expressive
- Talking installation
- Convenient OCR feature for image files or inaccessible PDF documents
- Supports PEARL Camera for direct access to Print documents or books
- Built-in free DAISY Player and full set of DAISY-formatted basic training books
- Works with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Edge, and much more
- Supports Windows® 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7, including touch screens and gestures
- Support for MathML content presented in Internet Explorer that is rendered with MathJax
- Save time with Skim Reading and Text Analyzer
- Fast information look-up at your fingertips with Research It
- Fully compatible with ZoomText, Fusion, MAGic, and the OpenBook Scanning and Reading Software
Advanced Features
- JAWS Tandem Center available for free to help with support and training
- Optional support for Tandem Direct, Citrix, Terminal Services, and Remote Desktop
- Powerful scripting language to customize the user experience on any application
- Includes drivers for all popular Braille displays
- Includes voices for over 30 different languages
- Kiosk support available
- Distributed worldwide with local sales and support in most countries.
To use JAWS for Windows, you need a personal computer running Microsoft® Windows® with the following:
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| JAWS Home Edition and JAWS Professional | Windows® 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server® 2016, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2008 |
| Processor speed | Minimum 1.5 GHz processor |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB recommended (64-bit) 2 GB recommended (32-bit) |
| Required hard disk space | 20 MB to 690 MB required per voice for installing Vocalizer Expressive, Vocalizer Direct, or RealSpeak Solo Direct voices (file sizes will vary depending on the voice installed) |
| Video | A display adapter capable of at least 800 x 600 screen resolution with 16-bit color (1024 x 768 screen resolution with 32-bit color recommended) |
| Sound | Windows compatible sound card (for speech) |
Note: The Previous JAWS Downloads Web page has older versions of JAWS for computers still running Windows XP (JAWS 15 and earlier) or Windows Vista (JAWS 17 and earlier).
JAWS Documentation
- What’s New in JAWS 2020
- JAWS Keystrokes (PDF)
- JAWS Keystrokes (text)
- JAWS Keystrokes (HTML)
- Braille Display Input Commands (HTML)
- JAWS Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- JAWS Quick Start Guide (text)
- JAWS Help System (ZIP file) Note: After unzipping and saving the help files, select JFW.CHM to launch the primary help file.
- JAWS Support for ARIA (Word file): ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) is assistive technology markup used by Web content creators to make Web pages more accessible for screen readers. This is done by adding specific ARIA tags and elements to HTML code. Read this document to learn more about JAWS support for ARIA markup.
- JAWS Tandem Quick Start Guide
- JAWS Tandem FAQs
- Software Activation
JAWS Scripting Resources
- Basics of Scripting Manual (HTML)
- Basics of Scripting Manual (self-extracting file)
- Enhancements in Scripting
- FSDN (Functions Reference Manual)
- JAWS UIA Script API Documentation
- Domain Scripting Quick Start (PDF)
- Research It: Creating Rule Sets for JAWS (Word file)
- Updating Verbosity Scripts for the JAWS Options Tree View (self-extracting file)
Previous JAWS Documentation
If you want to view documentation for earlier versions of JAWS, visit the Previous JAWS for Windows Downloads page and download the appropriate JAWS version. Install this program and then look in the Help folder to find the product documentation.
The Worlds Most Popular Windows Screen Reader What is a screen reader? A screen reader is a software program that enables a blind or visually impaired user to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer or braille display. JAWS, Job Access With Speech, is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. JAWS provides speech and braille output for the most popular computer applications on your PC..
- Read documents. emails, websites and apps
- Easily navigate with your mouse
- Scan and read all of your documents, including PDF
- Fill out webforms with ease
- Easy to use with Daisy formatted basic training
- Save time with Skim Reading and Text Analyzer
- Surf the net with web browsing keystrokes
Features
- Two multi-lingual synthesizers: Eloquence and Vocalizer Expressive
- Talking installation
- Convenient OCR feature for image files or inaccessible PDF documents
- Supports PEARL Camera for direct access to Print documents or books
- Built-in free DAISY Player and full set of DAISY-formatted basic training books
- Works with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Edge, and much more
- Supports Windows® 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7, including touch screens and gestures
- Support for MathML content presented in Internet Explorer that is rendered with MathJax
- Save time with Skim Reading and Text Analyzer
- Fast information look-up at your fingertips with Research It
- Fully compatible with ZoomText, Fusion, MAGic, and the OpenBook Scanning and Reading Software
Advanced Features
- JAWS Tandem Center available for free to help with support and training
- Optional support for Tandem Direct, Citrix, Terminal Services, and Remote Desktop
- Powerful scripting language to customize the user experience on any application
- Includes drivers for all popular Braille displays
- Includes voices for over 30 different languages
- Kiosk support available
- Distributed worldwide with local sales and support in most countries.
To use JAWS for Windows, you need a personal computer running Microsoft® Windows® with the following:
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| JAWS Home Edition and JAWS Professional | Windows® 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server® 2016, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2008 |
| Processor speed | Minimum 1.5 GHz processor |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB recommended (64-bit) 2 GB recommended (32-bit) |
| Required hard disk space | 20 MB to 690 MB required per voice for installing Vocalizer Expressive, Vocalizer Direct, or RealSpeak Solo Direct voices (file sizes will vary depending on the voice installed) |
| Video | A display adapter capable of at least 800 x 600 screen resolution with 16-bit color (1024 x 768 screen resolution with 32-bit color recommended) |
| Sound | Windows compatible sound card (for speech) |
Note: The Previous JAWS Downloads Web page has older versions of JAWS for computers still running Windows XP (JAWS 15 and earlier) or Windows Vista (JAWS 17 and earlier).
JAWS Documentation
- What’s New in JAWS 2020
- JAWS Keystrokes (PDF)
- JAWS Keystrokes (text)
- JAWS Keystrokes (HTML)
- Braille Display Input Commands (HTML)
- JAWS Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- JAWS Quick Start Guide (text)
- JAWS Help System (ZIP file) Note: After unzipping and saving the help files, select JFW.CHM to launch the primary help file.
- JAWS Support for ARIA (Word file): ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) is assistive technology markup used by Web content creators to make Web pages more accessible for screen readers. This is done by adding specific ARIA tags and elements to HTML code. Read this document to learn more about JAWS support for ARIA markup.
- JAWS Tandem Quick Start Guide
- JAWS Tandem FAQs
- Software Activation
JAWS Scripting Resources
- Basics of Scripting Manual (HTML)
- Basics of Scripting Manual (self-extracting file)
- Enhancements in Scripting
- FSDN (Functions Reference Manual)
- JAWS UIA Script API Documentation
- Domain Scripting Quick Start (PDF)
- Research It: Creating Rule Sets for JAWS (Word file)
- Updating Verbosity Scripts for the JAWS Options Tree View (self-extracting file)
Previous JAWS Documentation
If you want to view documentation for earlier versions of JAWS, visit the Previous JAWS for Windows Downloads page and download the appropriate JAWS version. Install this program and then look in the Help folder to find the product documentation.
Find the version that is right for you.
JAWS Single-User License Comparison
| Home Annual License (U.S. Only) | Student Annual License (U.S. Only) | Home License | Professional License | 90-Day Timed License | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $90/year | $90/year | $1000 | $1200 | $250 |
| Buy Now | Buy Now | Buy Now | Buy Now | Buy Now | |
| For Use By | Personal/non-commercial use Install on 3 PCs | School or home use Install on 1 PC | Personal/non-commercial use Install on 3 PCs | Personal or commercial use Install on 3 PCs | Personal or commercial use Install on 3 PCs |
| License Term | Expires on purchase anniversary date | Expires on purchase anniversary date | Perpetual | Perpetual | Expires 90 days after activation |
| Monthly updates | During license term | During license term | Current version only | Current version only | During license term |
| Version Upgrades | Included during license term | Included during license term | Requires optional software maintenance agreement | Requires optional software maintenance agreement | Included during license term |
| Technical Support | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Remote Desktop/Citrix® Support | Not available | Not available | Available as optional add-on feature for $200 | Available as optional add-on feature for $200 | Included |
| License Management | Portal for self-management of license | Portal for self-management of license | Via web, email, or phone request only | Via web, email, or phone request only | Not available |
| Where to Purchase | Webstore | Webstore | Webstore Customer Service Authorized Distributors | Webstore Customer Service Authorized Distributors | Webstore Customer Service Authorized Distributors |
Multi-user licenses are available on request. Please call our Sales department at (800) 444-4443.
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