1. Keep your SMA Up to Date
Windows 10, Office 2016/365, Google Docs/Sheets, Chrome and FireFox continue to evolve with frequent updates
A major Windows 10 update will roll out early in Q2 and another in Q4
Google Docs/Sheets updates coming shortly, incl. Braille support in Sheets
FireFox 60 coming out by May
ZoomText, JAWS and Fusion are updating every 4 to 8 to keep up
Staying up to date is critical for best performance and compatibility
Keep your software maintenance agreement (SMA) up to date

2. What’s New in ZoomText, JAWS and Fusion
Eric Damery
Vice President
Software Product Management

3. ZoomText, JAWS and Fusion “2018”
JAWS 2018 shipped on schedule in October
Fusion 2018 and ZoomText shipped in February
Free upgrades for Fusion 11 and ZoomText 11 licenses purchased on and after 11/1/2017
Update Releases
Updates occur every 4-6 weeks
Next updates coming April 18th

4. Unification of Product Line
Product versions based on year
e.g. JAWS 2018, JAWS 2019, and so on…
New versions will be release each October
Easier to know which versions of ZoomText, JAWS and Fusion go together

5. Unification of Product Line
Streamlined installers (setup)
Fewer steps / faster install process
Self-voiced dialogs for complete verbal guidance
Startup Wizard
Appears automatically after product activation
Configure ZoomText startup and voice options
Launch anytime by choosing:
Fusion > Preferences > Run Startup Wizard
ZoomText > Preferences > Run Startup Wizard

6. JAWS 2018: Release Highlights
New Setup, updated to 3.3 Liblouis Braille translator
Updates to “Convenient OCR” feature
Add a PEARL Camera now for $295 (20% off that at the booth)
New Speech on Demand
New Screen Shade
Unmute Windows Sound device
Support for Microsoft Mobile voices (in Win10)
More enhancements for Office 365, Google Docs and Edge

7. Convenient OCR: New Features
INSERT+SPACE, F = OCR common file types including: BMP, JPG, JPEG, GIF, TIF, TIFF, PNG, PCX, or PDF
Use the context menu on a file and choose “Recognize with JAWS”
INSERT+SPACE, A = Acquire using PEARL or Twain flatbed scanner
PEARL reduced from $595 to $295 for JAWS and Fusion 2018 license holders
PEARL also now supports KNFB Reader software
INSERT+SPACE, D = scan and read scanned PDF Documents in Acrobat Reader (available past 2 years)
INSERT+SPACE, W/S/C = Window, Screen, or Control

8. Speech on Demand
Designed to quiet all speech except for specific reading commands
INSERT+SPACE, S to toggle On/Off, switch to Mute in Settings Center
Silences navigation commands (such as ALT+TAB) and the focus changes when moving between windows and control types
Originally introduced in MAGic
Benefits many different users
Braille users who prefer very little speech
Low Vision users (such as Fusion) who use mouse and vision to navigate
Sighted users who like the power JAWS gives the keyboard, but prefer very little speech

9. Automatically Unmute Sound Card
Detects if sound card used by JAWS is muted or volume set to 0%
If muted, JAWS will unmute it
If volume is 0%, JAWS will adjust it to 50%
Checks each time JAWS starts or if the user issues the Screen Refresh command, INSERT+ESCAPE
Feature developed by GW Micro for Window-Eyes that was added to JAWS and Fusion this year

10. Screen Shade
INSERT+SPACE, F11 or PrintScreen to toggle the shade on or off
Similar to iOS screen curtain
Gives JAWS user confidence that no one is looking over their shoulder while they work
Adds quick option for sighted developers or testers who want quick access to the JAWS experience
Current solution does not stick across JAWS sessions or conserve battery level

11. Web Verbosity Levels
Three new Web Verbosity Levels: High, Medium and Low
Provides control over the detail spoken by the virtual cursor
To choose a Web Verbosity Level:
Press INSERT+F2 to open Settings Center
Search for “Web Verbosity”
Down arrow to “Web Verbosity Level”
Press SPACEBAR to choose level, then press ENTER.

12. Fusion 2018: Release Highlights
Fusion 2018 includes all of the enhancements offered in ZoomText and JAWS 2018
Adoption of Fusion is growing rapidly schools, agencies and large organizations
The Fusion appeal is…
Total solution for organizations who need the ZoomText/JAWs combination
Easier deployment and maintenance
Easier license management
Easier training and support

13. ZoomText 2018: Release Highlights
Performance Enhancements
Support for up to 4 Monitors
New Vocalizer Expressive Voices
New Setup and Startup Wizard
New License Manager and FS Dongle
Lifetime Serial Number

14. Performance Enhancements
Improved speed, performance and compatibility with…
Windows 10
Microsoft Office 2016/365 (also 2013, 2010)
Mainstream and specialized applications
Improved UIA support
Better tracking and program echo
Faster response
Improvements felt in many applications

15. Support for 4 Monitors Use ZoomText with up to 4 monitors
Increase productivity with unique MultiView modes
MultiView Local:
Each monitor’s magnified view is restricted to its own desktop. Perfect for magnifying a different application on each monitor.
MultiView Global:
Each monitor’s magnified view can scroll over any area on the extended desktops. This mode is designed for users that need to see multiple unique magnified views of the same application.
Attach and detach monitors without having to reconfigure settings

16. New Voices ZoomText utilizes Vocalizer Expressive 2.2
More responsive program and typing echo
Voice installations shared with JAWS and Fusion
Support for Microsoft Mobile voices (Win10)
Voices installed with ZoomText 11 supported

17. New Setup and Startup Wizard
Streamlined setup process
Fewer steps / faster install process
Self-voiced dialogs for complete verbal guidance
Startup Wizard
Appears automatically after product activation
Configure ZoomText startup and voice options
Launch anytime from the ZoomText > Preferences menu

18. New License Manager and FS Dongle
ZoomText now uses the Internet License Manager (ILM)
Same license manager as JAWS and Fusion
Lifetime serial number
No longer do users need to enter new S/N for each upgrade
New FS Dongle portable license
Portable license to run ZoomText on any machine
Inserts into USB drive
Available for $100
Replaces ZoomText USB
Same FS Dongle can contain licenses for multiple products e.g. ZoomText, JAWS, OpenBook

19. ZoomText Updates Microsoft Edge support Google Docs support
Improved Adobe Reader support
Citrix / RDP support
More performance enhancements