[NFBCS] Jaws and Google Docs spreadsheet

[Bradford Snyder]

You can enable Screen Reader support by pressing CTRL + ALT + Z,
And you can enable Braille support by pressing CTRL + ALT + H.
Remember to make sure the JAWS virtual cursor is disabled whenever you are using any Google Suite component. 

Make sure you are signed into your Google account, and these settings will not only stick, but will carry over to any device you use when signed into your Google account.

You most likely will not be able to execute a link from within a Google sheet, so you should copy the link.
To do this, press F2, and then select and copy the contents of the cell that contains the link.

HTH.

- Brad -



On Aug 10, 2026, at 19:23, Sean McMahon via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Google Docs in Google sheets seems to work best when the virtual cursor is turned off Jaws really should do this for you automatically, but you have to have both screen reader support and braille support enabled in your Google Docs and Google sheets settings. There is a menu bar that you activate by pressing old F on a keyboard and moving around and finding the Accessibility menu 

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From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Tracy Carcione via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, 10 August 2026 20:05:31
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Subject: [NFBCS] Jaws and Google Docs spreadsheet
 
I went to a series of workshops and want to watch the videos associated with particular classes.  They’re in a spreadsheet using Google Docs.  The spreadsheet looks like Excel.
I can find the class I want, and its video link, but, when I try hitting enter or use the Jaws left mouse click, nothing happens.  Then I seem to get stuck and have to hit escape, which throws me back to the top and I have to get back in the spreadsheet.  
Also, when I hit the key for virtual cursor, Jaws says “application mode, double tap to go to virtual mode”.  Not sure what I should do there.  I’ve been getting into the virtual cursor.
What do I need to do to be able to follow the link to the video I want?
Thanks for your patience with this old duck.
Tracy
 
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