Screen Reader Setup

To get started with Skillsoft courses, it is important that you have your desktop configured properly. Ensure that your system is configured with the following software:

JAWS and other screen reader applications

For the optimum learning experience, Skillsoft recommends that the instructional content be navigated using the instructions found in Navigating Content.

Once you have successfully installed the software, the screen reader/magnifier will work with the course player. Course audio files are automatically turned off to avoid conflict with the screen reader/magnifier. In addition, alternative text is provided for all graphical content and navigation buttons, animations are disabled and focus is visible on the screen.

Note: The legacy player may have slightly different autoplay behavior.

To test that you have successfully installed all required components

  1. Select and launch a course in Screen Reader/Magnifier Course Play mode. The course may take a few moments to load. Once loading is complete, you can start to navigate the content by selecting Tab or using the navigation keys.
  2. Check to ensure that all navigation buttons are audible.

    Note: If you are using the Tab key to navigate, and all you are hearing is "Tab, Tab, Tab…", this is an indication that you may not have properly configured your desktop. If you are unable to properly configure your desktop, please contact your technical support team for assistance.

  3. All instructional content on the page should be read by the screen reader.
  4. All images should have alternative text which is read by the screen reader.

Note: If you are using a mouse in conjunction with a keyboard when in Screen Reader/Magnifier Course Play Mode, the mouse may take over the on-screen focus from the keyboard. Please ensure that the mouse cursor is moved outside of the application area for proper keyboard focus.