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        "content": "how%20do%20i%20create%20a%20new%20teams%20channel%20using%20JAWS%20screen%20reader"
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        "content": "Here are step-by-step instructions for creating a **new channel** in Microsoft Teams when using JAWS screen reader, based on Microsoft\u2019s official accessibility guidance. The steps include two navigation modes: *Focus navigation* and *Virtual cursor* (JAWS\u2019s \u201cVirtual PC cursor mode\u201d). ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \ud83c\udfaf Before you start  \n- Make sure you\u2019re signed in to Teams and have a role that allows creating channels (e.g. Owner or Member with permissions).  \n- Depending on your version of Teams (desktop vs web vs Teams 2), some cues can differ, but the general flow is the same.  \n- Recent versions of JAWS **do not** always default to Virtual PC cursor mode; you might need to enable it manually. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/fr-FR/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### 1. Use Focus Navigation\n\nWhen not using the virtual cursor:\n\n1. Press **Ctrl + 3** to move to the *Teams view* (where you see the list of teams and channels). You should hear something like \"Teams and channels list.\" ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n2. Use the **Up/Down arrow keys** until you reach the team under which you want to add a channel. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n3. Press **Spacebar** to open the \u201cMore options\u201d menu for that team. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n4. Use the **Down arrow key** until you hear \u201cAdd channel,\u201d then press **Enter**. A dialog or form opens. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n5. Type the **channel name**. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n6. Press **Tab once** to go to the **description** field (if you want to add one); enter a description. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n7. Press **Tab** repeatedly until JAWS announces **\u201cAdd\u201d** (or \u201cCr\u00e9er\u201d etc.), then press **Enter**. That completes the creation; focus moves to the new channel. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### 2. Use Virtual Cursor Mode (JAWS)\n\nIf you are using JAWS\u2019s virtual cursor (also known as virtual PC cursor mode):\n\n1. Press **Ctrl + 3** to go to the Teams view. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n2. Navigate via Up/Down arrows to the desired team. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n3. Press **Spacebar** to open the More Options menu. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n4. Down arrow to \u201cAdd channel,\u201d then Enter to open the dialog. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n5. Type channel name. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n6. Press **Tab** once to move to description, type optional description. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/fr-FR/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n7. Keep pressing **Tab** until you get to the \u201cAdd\u201d button, then press **Enter**. The channel is created and the focus shifts to it. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udca1 Tips for smoother experience\n\n- **Check JAWS cursor mode**: If you\u2019re not sure whether you\u2019re in virtual cursor mode, try pressing **Insert + Z** (or look in JAWS settings) and ensure Virtual PC Cursor is enabled when navigating Teams. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/teams/use-a-screen-reader-to-create-or-follow-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Wait for \u201cAdd\u201d button speech**: As you tab through form fields, JAWS will read out each button or field\u2014listen for **\u201cAdd\u201d** before pressing Enter.  \n- **Ensure permissions**: If the \u201cAdd channel\u201d command is not available, you may not have permission (e.g. you\u2019re not a team owner). In that case, contact your IT admin.  \n\n---\n\nIf you tell me whether you're using the **desktop app**, **web version**, or **the newest Teams \u201cTeams 2\u201d interface**, I can give you the tailored keyboard sequence (and any extra steps) that match *your version*. Want me to walk you through for your setup?"
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