Access JAWS in the STC computing labs

This guide is intended to walk you through the process of accessing JAWS, a screen reader software available in the STC computing labs.

Access JAWS

1. Because no screen reading software is running by default when you start working on computers in the STC labs, you will need to open Windows Narrator with Windows-Ctrl-Enter.
2. Once Narrator is running, do the following to log in:
   1. Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to get to the login screen.
   2. Enter your username and then press Tab.
   3. Enter your password and then press Enter.
3. A long pause will occur while your information is loaded, which can take up to 1 minute.
4. Narrator will not be running from the desktop screen, so press Windows-Ctrl-Enter to launch Narrator again.
5. Press the Windows key and type JAWS.
6. When you hear Narrator announce JAWS, press Enter.
7. Once JAWS has loaded successfully, you will hear both screen readers running simultaneously. To shut off Microsoft Narrator, press Windows-Ctrl-Enter and then the right arrow key until you get to the Exit Narrator button.
8. Press Enter to exit Windows Narrator.
9. JAWS is now running, and you will be able to use it until logging off the computer.

Learn more

• About JAWS