JAWS 2022 Features$$$Automatic Settings Import from Previous Releases$$$When upgrading to a new version of JAWS; any custom settings from a previous release are now automatically imported. This includes features such as speech and braille display settings; custom scripts; dictionary entries; labeled graphics; and any custom settings you created for applications. Unlike previous releases; the migration process is now silent (no messages or dialog boxes appear) and begins the first time you start the new version. Custom settings older than the two previous versions will not be imported. If the import is successful; you will only be prompted to configure JAWS startup options.$$$$$$If you do not want settings from a prior version to be migrated to the new version; when performing a new install; there is now a check box on the initial setup screen where you can choose whether or not to silently migrate settings from the prior version. Clear this check box if you do not want to migrate settings.$$$$$$New Option to Restore Factory Settings$$$Use the Restore to factory settings item; located in the Options menu of the main JAWS application window; to clear all custom settings that were imported from a previous release or manually configured. Once all settings are removed; JAWS restarts as if it was a brand new installation.$$$$$$JAWS; ZoomText; and Fusion Discontinues Windows 7 and 8.1 Support$$$In order to keep pace with continued advancements in Microsoft Windows technology; JAWS; Fusion; and ZoomText 2022 will no longer install and run on versions of Windows earlier than Windows 10. We also continue improving support for Windows 11. Versions of our software will continue to be available for users of older Windows versions from our Previous Downloads web pages.$$$$$$Improved Performance in Microsoft Office Apps$$$JAWS 2022 offers a number of general improvements when working in Office 365 applications. In particular; users should notice increased responsiveness when navigating Outlook message lists and working with emails; as well as when editing Word documents.$$$$$$Sound Splitter$$$Earlier in JAWS and Fusion 2021; we introduced a way for users to lower the volume of JAWS speech independently of system audio to help make it easier to hear audio from other applications. Version 2022 takes this a step further by now allowing those using stereo headsets or speakers to route all JAWS or Fusion speech to one ear while routing audio from all other applications to the other ear. This helps make it easier to continue getting work done with JAWS while following along during a Zoom or Teams meeting; a Skype call; or a YouTube video.$$$$$$To split audio:$$$$$$Press INSERT+SPACEBAR followed by V to activate the Volume layer.$$$Press B for Balance; and then do one of the following:$$$Press LEFT ARROW to route JAWS Speech to the left and audio from all other applications to the right.$$$Press RIGHT ARROW to route JAWS speech to the right and audio from all other applications to the left.$$$Press UP ARROW to restore both JAWS speech and application audio to both channels.

The following is a list of improvements made between the June 2022 release and the July 2022 update.$$$The Liblouis braille translator used by JAWS and Fusion has been updated to version 3.22.0.$$$When pressing ENTER on a link that moves focus to another location on the current web page; resolved a reported issue where the Virtual Cursor was not getting moved to the new location even though the page visually scrolled.$$$Resolved an issue where pressing ENTER in a multiline edit box in Chrome or Edge was unexpectedly moving focus back to the top.$$$Addressed a reported issue where JAWS was not reading the Note pad status bar in Windows 11 when pressing INSERT+PAGE DOWN.$$$Resolved issues navigating the Address List dialog box in Word; which is accessed through the Mailings tab (ALT+M).$$$Addressed a reported issue where JAWS was not detecting the clickable graphics on Rumble.com for starting video playback.$$$JAWS now announces the lock status of the FN key when pressing FN+ESC. Note that this primarily works with the Microsoft Surface laptop; Surface tablet; or Surface Keyboard and may not work with other vendors such as Dell at this time. When the FN key is locked; you can press the function keys to adjust settings like volume or screen brightness without first needing to hold down the FN key.$$$When searching for text in a Word document; resolved a reported issue where JAWS was not reading the selected item as you navigated the list of results.$$$Resolved an issue where pressing INSERT+CTRL+1 through 8 was not reading the associated column in the list of files in File Explorer or the message list in Outlook.$$$In response to a customer request; added several international symbols to the Select a Symbol to Print dialog box (INSERT+4) which allows you to quickly choose a symbol and insert it into the current document.