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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "using%20jaws%202026%20and%20a%20braille%20display%20how%20do%20I%20turn%20off%20the%20cells%20that%20give%20shortcuts%20like%20dsklv%20for%20desktop%20and%20so%20on"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s how to turn off the shortcut-tags (\u201cstatus cells\u201d like `desk`/`lv` etc.) that appear on some of the cells of your braille display when using JAWS 2026. These status cells typically appear at the beginning (or end) of the line and show things like \u201cdesktop,\u201d \u201cvirtual cursor,\u201d \u201cspeech history,\u201d or active mode. To disable them:\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\ude80 Steps to Disable or Move Status Cells in JAWS 2026\n\n1. Open the **Settings Center**:\n   - Press `JAWSKey + F2`\n\n2. Load the default settings (so changes apply everywhere, not just in one app):\n   - Inside Settings Center, press `Ctrl + Shift + D` to apply to Default Configuration\n\n3. Search for the status cell placement setting:\n   - Type \u201cPlacement\u201d in the search box\n   - Find the option called **Placement of Status cells** ([sastltd.zohodesk.eu](https://sastltd.zohodesk.eu/portal/en/kb/articles/jaws-change-or-disable-braille-status-cells?utm_source=openai))\n\n4. Change the **Placement of Status cells**:\n   - It has three possible settings: `Left`, `Right`, or `None`\n   - Press `Space` until \u201cNone\u201d is selected if you want to turn them off entirely ([sastltd.zohodesk.eu](https://sastltd.zohodesk.eu/portal/en/kb/articles/jaws-change-or-disable-braille-status-cells?utm_source=openai))\n\n5. Apply and Save:\n   - Press `Tab` to move to the *Apply* button, then `Space` to apply\n   - Press `Enter` or appropriate key to close Settings Center\n\n---\n\n### \u2705 What This Affects\n\n- \u201cStatus cells\u201d = those first few/last few cells showing system indicators (cursor state, mode, etc.). Setting to `None` removes them completely, so all the visible cells will be used only for reading content (no prefix tags).\n- Placement: If you don\u2019t want to disable but want them moved, you can choose `Left` or `Right`.\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can also walk you through how to do this for *one application only* instead of system-wide, or how to revert it later. Would you like that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "no%20it%20sitlls%20says%20dsklv%20on%20the%20desktop"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "If you\u2019ve already set **Placement of Status Cells** to **None** in JAWS 2026 but still see \u201cdsklv\u201d (or similar tags like `desk`, `lv`, etc.) on your braille display when on the desktop, you may need to check a few more settings. The \u201cdsklv\u201d is a combination formed from the status cells that tell you things like \u201cdesktop\u201d (dsk) + \u201cvirtual cursor\u201d (v) + \u201cline view / structured mode\u201d (lv), etc.\n\nHere are additional things to try and check, plus troubleshooting steps:\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udd0d Additional Checks and Adjustments\n\n1. **Confirm that the setting really applied system-wide**  \n   After opening **Settings Center** (JAWSKey + F2) and setting **Placement of Status Cells** to **None**, make sure you are in the **Default Configuration** (apply to all applications). Use `Ctrl + Shift + D` to load the Default Configuration. Otherwise, you might have changed it only for the specific app or window. ([sastltd.zohodesk.eu](https://sastltd.zohodesk.eu/portal/en/kb/articles/jaws-change-or-disable-braille-status-cells?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Check if \"Reading Line\" or \"Start/End cells\" settings are limiting or overriding**  \n   Some displays and JAWS options have \u201cReading Line\u201d start-and-end positions. If the status-cell region is still assigned, it might still show some cells. Try adjusting the reading line to start on cell 1 with no status cells, or ensure that status cell count is zero. ([support.freedomscientific.com](https://support.freedomscientific.com/content/documents/manuals/legacy/focus/focus-40-80-online-users-guide.htm?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Check for display-specific settings**  \n   Depending on your braille display model, there might be firmware-level or driver settings that force the first few cells to behave like status cells regardless of JAWS settings. Look in the documentation for your specific braille display (e.g., Focus, Brailliant, etc.) to see if there is a local toggle that needs to be off.  \n\n4. **Restart JAWS / disconnect and reconnect the braille display**  \n   Sometimes changes don\u2019t take effect until you reconnect the display or restart JAWS. Try closing JAWS, unplugging (or switching off) the display, then restarting everything after making the settings change.\n\n---\n\n### \u2699\ufe0f Double-check these steps once more\n\nHere\u2019s a refined procedure to ensure the setting is properly changed:\n\n1. Press **JAWSKey + F2** \u2192 open **Settings Center**.  \n2. Press `Ctrl + Shift + D` to make sure you\u2019re modifying the **Default Configuration**.  \n3. In the search box, type **status cells**; arrow down to the **\u201cPlacement of Status cells\u201d** option.  \n4. Press `Space` until it reads **None**.  \n5. Use `Tab` to go to **Apply**, then press `Space`.  \n6. Press `Enter` (or use `OK`) to close the dialog.  \n7. Restart JAWS / ensure the braille display is reconnected.  \n\n---\n\nIf after all of that, it still displays \u201cdsklv\u201d on the desktop, let me know:\n\n- What exact model of braille display you\u2019re using (e.g. Focus 40 Blue, Brailliant, etc.),  \n- Whether this happens for *every* app or only the desktop,  \n- And any other settings you may have found under **Braille \u2192 Advanced** (or similar).  \n\nI can guide you more specifically for your hardware."
    }
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