What is a .JKM file?
A .JKM file is a special kind of file that works with a program called JAWS. JAWS is a tool that helps people who can't see well or at all by reading out loud what's on a computer screen. This is really helpful because it lets them use a computer just by listening.
The .JKM file keeps a list of special keyboard shortcuts, or "hotkeys," that make it easier to tell JAWS what to do without having to look for things on the screen. These shortcuts can be the ones that come with JAWS when you first get it, or they can be ones that a user has made up to suit their own needs better.
To open and use a .JKM file, you need to have JAWS installed on your computer. JAWS is made by a company called Freedom Scientific. Once you have JAWS, it can read the .JKM file and know what shortcuts you want to use.
The .JKM file is pretty simple on the inside. It's just text that's organized in a way that JAWS can understand, with each shortcut and what it does separated by commas. If you ever want to change the shortcuts or add new ones, JAWS comes with a tool called the Keyboard Manager. This tool lets you edit the .JKM file so you can customize your shortcuts exactly how you like them.
In summary, a .JKM file is a key part of making JAWS work the way you want it to, by setting up shortcuts that let you control your computer with your voice.
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