Helpful Screen Reader Tip – Pause Reading

Helpful Screen Reader Tip – Pause Reading

Say you’re demo-ing how a screen reader reads a page at work. The you want to add your thoughts or feedback, and don’t wish to speak over the screen reader voice. Or, the people you are demo-ing to have their hands over their ears (I’ve experienced this).

  • NVDA: Press Shift
  • JAWs: Press Control
  • VoiceOver: Press Control

To start reading again, simply press the key again.