Use Layered Commands in JAWS and Fusion
From Freedom Scientific Training Podcast by Freedom Scientific Training Department
January 9, 2026 · 10 min
About this episode
This episode teaches listeners how to use layered commands in JAWS and Fusion to enhance efficiency and reduce keyboard complexity.
In this quick episode, you'll learn how layered commands in JAWS and Fusion can make complex tasks faster and easier by reducing the number of keys you need to press. The episode breaks down what layered commands are, how they work, and why they're especially useful for accessing advanced features efficiently. The training explains how to enter the command layer using JAWS key plus Space, and how single-layer commands allow you to trigger features like FSCompanion, Command Search, and other commonly used tools with just one additional keystroke. You'll also learn how commands are grouped by context—such as editing documents, messaging applications, and general system tasks. A major focus is on secondary layers, which let you access entire sets of related commands for features like Picture Smart AI, Convenient OCR, Face in View, table navigation, and volume controls. The session demonstrates how to use the question mark command to display available options within any layer, making it easier to discover and learn new commands on the fly. The episode also highlights how FSCompanion can be used alongside layered commands as a learning and reference tool, helping you explore features…
People in this episode
Host: Freedom Scientific Training Department
Topics covered
- layered commands
- JAWS
- Fusion
- screen reader
- keyboard shortcuts
- efficiency
- advanced features
Keywords
- layered commands
- JAWS
- Fusion
- keyboard shortcuts
- FSCompanion
- Picture Smart AI
- OCR
- command layers
- screen reader
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Freedom Scientific
Products: JAWS, Fusion, FSCompanion, Picture Smart AI, Convenient OCR, Face in View
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