However, most feed pages use headings, so browsing the new items on the feed page by using the navigation quick key H for JAWS works very well. At that point, you can read with standard JAWS commands. Press ENTER on the type of feed and that will open the feed page for you to read. If you know there is an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) or other type of feed on a page, press the Internet Explorer keystroke ALT+J to move to the Feeds button on the Internet Explorer toolbar. Finally, you can also set up Internet Explorer to play a sound when it notices a feed for a page. You may have heard JAWS announce 'RSS Feeds' on some pages you visit and may have wondered what that means. JAWS® screen reading software verbally announces feeds on Web pages you visit, beginning with version 8.0 and later. If a feed is available, the graphic button for feeds on the Internet Explorer toolbar changes from gray to orange. Internet Explorer 7 checks every Web page you visit for feeds. Here is what to look for and how it works with Internet Explorer 7.

Basically, the process involves you subscribing to the feed, which usually is free, and then your feed reader (Internet Explorer® or other feed reader) shows if there is any updated content. Feeds are provided by more and more Web sites all the time. Feeds on the Web allow you to automatically receive updated information from your favorite Web sites.

Web feed reader