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        "content": "how%20do%20I%20use%20sliders%20with%20jaws%20in%20edge"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s a guide to help you use *sliders* with **JAWS** in **Microsoft Edge**. Sliders are typically used for things like volume controls, brightness, video seeking, rating widgets, etc. Below are ways to access and adjust sliders reliably using JAWS.\n\n---\n\n## What exactly is a slider?\n\nA slider is an interactive control where you can move a handle to select a value along a continuum (for example, from 0 to 100). In HTML terms, it could be an `<input type=\"range\">`, or some custom control built with ARIA roles.\n\n---\n\n## How to navigate to sliders\n\n1. **Tab through the page**  \n   Use the `Tab` key (or `Shift + Tab` to go backwards) to move through interactive elements. Sliders are focusable using Tab when they\u2019re coded correctly. JAWS should announce when you land on a slider: something like \u201cslider,\u201d plus the current value. If it doesn\u2019t, the slider may be missing accessibility markup.\n\n2. **Use Quick Navigation Keys**  \n   You can use JAWS quick navigation to reach form controls.  \n   - Press `F` for the next form field.  \n   - Press `Shift + F` to go to the previous form field.  \n   Once you're on a form field that\u2019s a slider, it should announce that it\u2019s a slider.  \n   These keys work whether you're using Edge or another browser. ([aatsolutions.uk](https://aatsolutions.uk/resources/screen-reader-tutorials/jaws?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Slider Quick Navigation Option (in newer JAWS versions)**  \n   There\u2019s a newer feature in JAWS that lets you assign a quick key to jump directly to slider controls on a page.  \n   To set this up:  \n   - Press `Insert + F2`, then `N`, then `Enter` to open the **Navigation Quick Key Manager**. ([toptechtidbits.com](https://www.toptechtidbits.com/269.html?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Find the action named *Slider*.  \n   - Tab to *Edit Key Assignment* and press `Space` to enter the dialog.  \n   - Choose a letter or number to use, then accept.  \n   After that, pressing the assigned key will move you directly to the next or previous slider on the page. This is very handy for quickly jumping to sliders like video seek bars. ([toptechtidbits.com](https://www.toptechtidbits.com/269.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## How to adjust sliders once focused\n\nOnce you\u2019ve focused on the slider (via Tab / quick navigation):\n\n- **Activate the slider with `Enter`** (if needed). Some sliders require this to \u201center\u201d slider mode or form mode.  \n- Use **Left Arrow / Right Arrow** keys to move the slider handle backward or forward in small increments.  \n- Use **Up Arrow / Down Arrow** if the slider is vertical (or depending on how it\u2019s coded).  \n- Occasionally, `Page Up` and `Page Down` may move by larger steps.  \n- JAWS should speak the current value as you adjust. If it\u2019s not reading, it may be because the slider is not giving proper accessibility feedback. Test it a bit slowly to hear if JAWS updates.\n\n---\n\n## Helpful settings\n\n- **Form Fields List**: Press `Insert + F5` to see a list of all form fields on the page. A slider should appear here if it's coded as a standard form field. Jumping to it from there can be faster. ([aatsolutions.uk](https://aatsolutions.uk/resources/screen-reader-tutorials/jaws?utm_source=openai))  \n- Ensure your Edge browser and JAWS are up to date. Newer versions often improve accessibility behavior. Edge\u2019s accessibility documentation mentions being tested with JAWS and NVDA. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/accessibility-with-the-new-microsoft-edge-963ad3d1-2a34-9678-43ea-88332ae3300c?utm_source=openai))  \n- If a slider doesn't respond to arrow keys, try `Enter` first, to make sure form or slider mode is activated. Sometimes the control might need to be \u201centered\u201d first.\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me the exact slider you\u2019re trying to use (like a video control, volume, brightness widget, rating system, etc.), I can walk you through that specific case too!"
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