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JAWS Power Tip: How To Access Emoji Descriptions in Braille

Released: 7/4/2024


JAWS for Windows Tips.

When encountering emoji symbols, such as "smiling face with smiling eyes" or "face with tears of joy," JAWS automatically speaks the emoji description as soon as focus moves to it.

Now, you can also read descriptions of emojis in Braille.

When focus is on an emoji, it is indicated by a full 8-dot cell.

Press the Cursor Router button above the full cell to display a flash message containing the description of the emoji, similar to what you would hear with speech.

The "Face with Tears of Joy" emoji (😂️), is the most used emoji worldwide.

The Power of JAWS!

This Tip Brought To You By: Freedom Scientific

To learn more visit the Freedom Scientific website, join the JAWS Software f/t Blind Club on Clubhouse, follow @FreedomSci on Twitter or Facebook, ask your smart speaker to play the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast or subscribe to the Freedom Scientific Training YouTube Channel.

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