Prior to the December 2026 update, JAWS automatically read information such as the number of regions, headings, and links on the page. This information was helpful when deciding the best way to navigate the content.
Now, however, this behavior has become less helpful when navigating more modern web pages. Due to user feedback, we have disabled automatic reading by default.
This keeps focus at the top for immediate use of Navigation Quick Keys and other web navigation features.
To enable it:
1.) While focused in your browser, press INSERT+6 on the number row to open Settings Center.
2.) To apply settings to all applications, press CTRL+SHIFT+D. Otherwise, changes will only apply to the current application.
3.) Type “document” into the Search edit box.
4.) Press DOWN ARROW to move to Document and web pages automatically read when loaded in the filtered results of the tree view.
5.) Press SPACEBAR to select this check box.
6.) Select OK to save the change and close Settings Center.
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