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        "content": "in%20jaws%20screen%20reader%2C%20how%20to%20disable%20sharkie%20voice%20assistant"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s how to disable the \u201cSharky\u201d Voice Assistant in JAWS (also called the Voice Assistant or \u201cHey Sharky\u201d).  \n\n---\n\n### \u2705 How to turn off Sharky (Voice Assistant)\n\n1. Open the main JAWS window or bring up the JAWS menu. You can do this using the JAWS key (usually **Insert** by default) + **J**. ([freedomscientific.com](https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/resources/voice-assistant-in-the-classroom/?utm_source=openai))  \n   \n2. Navigate to **Utilities \u2192 Voice Assistant \u2192 Settings** in the menu. ([dbvitraining.com](https://dbvitraining.com/2021/03/10/jaws-2021-updates-voice-assistant/?utm_source=openai))  \n   \n3. Within Voice Assistant Settings, look for the option to **disable the Voice Assistant** (Sharky). This may be labeled \u201cTurn off the Voice Assistant,\u201d \u201cEnable/Disable Voice Assistant,\u201d or something similar. ([dbvitraining.com](https://dbvitraining.com/2021/03/10/jaws-2021-updates-voice-assistant/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n4. After making the change, make sure to save or apply the settings. Sharky should stop listening (including responding to \u201cHey Sharky\u201d) once disabled. ([nelowvision.com](https://nelowvision.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Software-Updates-2021-Versions-of-ZoomText-JAWS-Fusion-April-2021.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udea8 Shortcut alternative\n\nIf you want a quicker way rather than using the menu, try this:\n\n- Press **Insert + Alt + Spacebar**\u2014this is the key combination added in some versions of JAWS to wake up or toggle Sharky. Disabling Sharky in the settings will prevent it from being triggered by this shortcut. ([dbvitraining.com](https://dbvitraining.com/2021/03/10/jaws-2021-updates-voice-assistant/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you tell me which version of JAWS you're using (for example, JAWS 2024, 2025, etc.), I can give exact steps tailored to your version to make sure you disable Sharky correctly."
    }
]