[Trainer-Talk] jaws and focus 40 blue question

[Sarah]

   Good evening. I am using the latest version of Jaws on a windows 7 coomputer and a focus 40 blue. When I create a word document, I am often not able to read what I write after I type. This sometimes also happens when composing an email. I write novels, and it would be great to read what I write. I sometimes just see a blank Braille display. I am also not able to use dot eight to write a not line. I have to press enter on the computer keyboard.  Is there a Jaws tetting I need to change? Thank you. 
    Sarah