

JAWS also focuses on support for the advanced functions of Microsoft Office programs like Access and Excel, as well as providing many custom hotkeys to improve efficiency across the Microsoft Office suite of programs. These apps include things like Lotus Notes, Terminal 3270 Emulators, Citrix, and many large call-center software packages. Tangibly, this means it includes custom-programmed support for many apps popular in large companies that are rarely used in the home environment. Its primary focus is on making software used in corporate environments more accessible and efficient for blind users. JAWS, an acronym for Job Access With Speech, is a screen reader originally developed by Henter-Joyce that was released for windows in 1995.
